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Firefighters in Rhode Island rescued a yellow Labrador named Phoenix after he fell through thin ice on a pond on New Year's Day. The rescue involved firefighters in ice rescue suits, and the dog was unharmed and treated to extra food and rest. The incident highlights the danger of ice over bodies of water during cold weather.
Law enforcement announced the death of Claudio Neves Valente, the suspect in the Brown University mass shooting that resulted in two student deaths, who was found dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after being tracked to a storage unit in New Hampshire. The investigation led to charges including murder and assault, but the suspect died before facing trial, providing some closure for the victims' families.
Law enforcement is investigating a possible connection between a mass shooting at Brown University and the killing of MIT professor Nuno Loureiro, with an arrest warrant issued for a suspect in the Brown shooting and efforts underway to link the two incidents through evidence such as a rented vehicle and surveillance footage.
A man wrongly identified as a suspect in the Brown University shooting was detained and later released after evidence showed he was not involved, highlighting issues with premature public announcements and investigative procedures by the FBI and local authorities.
Two students were killed and nine others injured in a mass shooting at Brown University, with authorities continuing to search for the suspect after a man initially detained was released. The victims, Ella Cook and Mukhammad Aziz Umurzokov, were remembered for their kindness and bright futures, amid ongoing community and national concern over gun violence.
A Rhode Island federal judge ruled that conditioning disaster relief funds on state cooperation with immigration enforcement is unconstitutional, protecting states from coercive federal requirements and affirming the rule of law.
A federal judge allowed construction to resume on the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm near Rhode Island after halting work due to a stop-work order from the Trump administration, citing lack of factual basis for the pause and potential economic harm. The project, nearly complete and expected to power 350,000 homes, is a significant step for offshore wind development amid ongoing legal and political battles over renewable energy projects.
A U.S. federal judge has allowed the Revolution Wind offshore wind farm off Rhode Island to resume construction after temporarily halting work due to a stop-order from the Trump administration, with the case still ongoing.
Rhode Island's public employee retirement plan, managed by TIAA, faces scrutiny due to high costs, lack of transparency, and restrictions on accessing funds, highlighting broader issues in American retirement savings and conflicts of interest in financial management.
Reports suggest that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may get married in Rhode Island as early as summer 2026, possibly at Swift's private Westerly mansion, with plans for a private ceremony to respect their privacy.
Hasbro announced it will relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Boston, Massachusetts, moving at least 700 jobs and ending its presence in Rhode Island, despite local efforts to retain the company.
Hasbro announced it will relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, to Boston's Seaport district, moving at least 700 jobs and ending its corporate presence in Rhode Island, which has disappointed local officials and marked a significant economic shift for the state.
Rhode Island and Connecticut are suing the Trump administration to restart the Revolution Wind offshore wind project, which was halted without clear legal justification, potentially impacting local jobs and regional energy supply. The project is nearly complete and aims to provide clean energy for hundreds of thousands of homes, with state officials arguing the halt is arbitrary and harmful.
Rhode Island has introduced a new 'Taylor Swift Tax' on luxury second homes valued over $1 million that are unoccupied more than half the year, significantly increasing property taxes for owners like Taylor Swift, whose estate's bill could rise to approximately $337,000 annually. The tax aims to fund local services and address housing issues, but critics argue it unfairly targets wealthy homeowners.
States like Rhode Island and Montana are implementing new taxes on luxury and second homes owned by the wealthy, including a notable 'Taylor Swift Tax' in Rhode Island, aiming to increase revenue but facing criticism for potentially discouraging high-net-worth individuals from owning or purchasing property in these areas, which could impact local economies and housing markets.