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rhode island report

Joseph Cao Eyes Victory in Tight Primary Race

June 28, 2026

Joseph Cao, who is currently filling a seat on the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education (BESE), was set to keep his position after a close win over Ellie Schroder in the Republican primary runoff held on Saturday. By 10:15 p. m. , most precincts had reported, and Cao led with about 52 percent

environment

The Spokane River’s Redband Trout: A Hidden Battle

June 28, 2026

Redband trout are the pride of Spokane, but their survival is in danger. These fish thrive only when water stays cool and clear. When the river warms, other species like smallmouth bass move in and eat them. The trout’s home is a high‑desert stream. Water from the Spokane Valley‑Rathdrum P

science

A New Plan to Stop Screwworms

June 28, 2026

In a big step, officials from Mexico and the United States opened a plant that makes special flies to fight a nasty bug. The site is in southern Chiapas, close to Guatemala. It costs more than $50 million and will make up to 100 million flies each week. The flies are sterile, meaning they can’t rep

religion

Faithful Walk Across the Border to Speak on Human Dignity

June 28, 2026

A group of more than one hundred Catholic leaders and followers set out from Nogales, Arizona, to the neighboring Mexican town of Sonora on a warm June evening. Their journey was planned to coincide with the United States’ 250‑year celebration and served as a public plea for kinder treatment of migr

crime

Life Sentence for Koi Pond Murder

June 28, 2026

A 19‑year‑old from Davidsonville will spend the rest of his life behind bars after admitting he killed Edward Koza, owner of a local koi pond shop. The crime happened in May 2025 and the boy’s girlfriend, also 19, will face trial later this year. Police arrived at the shop on May 24 after a car f

education

Learning Pathology Through Game‑Based Workflows

June 28, 2026

Pathology is a vital part of medical school, but many students struggle to use what they learn in the lab when they start seeing patients. The main problem shows up when students move from classroom lessons to real‑world clinical settings; they need to grasp how a diagnosis is built step by step.

politics

Globe Wins Big in Rhode Island Journalism Awards

June 28, 2026

The Boston Globe’s Rhode Island office earned a record 34 awards from the state press association, including 14 first‑place honors. The ceremony took place at the Quonset O Club on Friday and celebrated excellence across many fields, from investigative pieces to social‑media storytelling. A stand

entertainment

A Fun Look at Disney’s 1970s Family Movie and a Classic TV Star

June 28, 2026

Disney made light‑hearted films from the late 1950s to the early 1980s that were safe for all ages. These movies, such as “The Shaggy Dog” and “The Absent‑Minded Professor, ” were designed to give families a quick escape from the harsher world outside. The studio’s reputation for wholesome entertain

politics

Truth vs. Profit: The Battle Over Climate Facts

June 28, 2026

The science behind rising temperatures has been clear for decades, yet powerful groups have fought to hide it. In the late 1960s, scientists warned that more carbon dioxide would heat the planet and upset weather patterns. A year later, oil companies independently reached the same conclusion, but th

opinion

Trump and the History Lesson of Roman Emperors

June 28, 2026

Some people try to compare modern leaders to past dictators. This often oversimplifies history. A stronger comparison can be made to Roman Emperors, who ruled with flashy power and personal projects. Recent events in Washington resemble ancient Rome more than anyone wants to admit. A temporary aren