October 1, 2026
Changes to Medicaid starting Thursday, Oct. 1, will affect eligibility for some noncitizens as well as coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss for Rhode Islanders enrolled in the joint federal-state health insurance program for people with low incomes and older adults and people with disabilities. Federal enrollment data from June show 250,294 Rhode Islanders […]
The Wauwatosa Common Council approved a $95,000 settlement on Tuesday night for Joseph Mensah, the former Wauwatosa police officer who killed three people while on duty during his five years on the force. The settlement stemmed from a workers compensation claim for PTSD. The city said that Mensah filed the claim a few years ago, […]
Treatments for cancer, diabetes and other conditions could be disrupted for up to 4,500 Maryland residents who will no longer qualify for Medicaid under a federal rule that takes effect Thursday that will disqualify people for Medicaid based on immigration status.
The attorney general called for the Legislature to strengthen remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and revealed that she is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
The attorney general called for the Legislature to strengthen remedies for survivors of childhood sexual abuse and revealed that she is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse.
People convicted of serious sex offenses must serve at least 25 years in prison and cannot receive parole until age 65 under a new California. Previously, some could earn parole at 50.
Compared with the insult-laced, tense exchanges in both parties’ gubernatorial primaries, the first head-to-head between general election candidates Helena Buonanno Foulkes and Ken Block proved mild, even congenial. Despite their different labels — Foulkes, a Democrat, and Block, an independent — there was little daylight between the competitors on many of the questions posed by […]
Providence Mayor Brett Smiley lost the Democratic Primary for the city’s mayorship earlier this month to challenger and state Rep. David Morales. And now the capital city has lost its status as the host of the U.S. Conference of Mayors 2027 annual meeting. Providence’s hosting of the conference, first announced in 2024, would have run […]
Rhode Island spent billions of dollars over the last several years to repair the state’s highways and bridges, once ranked among the worst in the nation. They’re better, just not good. A new analysis by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) found overall infrastructure improvements were largely from bridges moving out of the poor […]
The deadline to update your voter record or register to vote before Rhode Island’s general election on Nov. 3 is fast approaching. Rhode Islanders must be registered to vote 30 days before an election to participate. That means eligible Rhode Island residents have until 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, to act in time to participate […]
NORTH DIGHTON, Mass. — The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District celebrated the opening of Falcons Fueling Families, a food pantry based at Dighton-Rehoboth Regional High School …
(BPT) - By Lauren Manaker, MS, RDN, LDAs a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist navigating perimenopause, I'm always thinking about how to best support my body and mind as I age. I'm also selective …
Kase reports holiday shoppers increasingly use AI for gift selection, prompting retailers to adapt inventory and fulfillment strategies for 2026 demands.
Vibe reports that 70% of Americans believe their phones listen to them, but ads target users based on behavioral signals, not audio surveillance.
BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill and the attorneys general in Arkansas and Alabama filed a lawsuit Tuesday in the U.S. Supreme Court, suing California, Massachusetts and New York to invalidate the so-called “shield laws” that have allowed providers in those states to send abortion medication to people in states with abortion […]
A voter takes an "I Voted" sticker at the Brackett Recreation Center in Minneapolis on Nov. 2, 2021. (Photo by Max Nesterak/Minnesota Reformer)
LMNT reports that during fasting, one can drink low- or no-calorie beverages like water, black coffee, and plain tea without breaking the fast.
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Northwell Health reports on how to support a loved one diagnosed with breast cancer, highlighting what to say and what to avoid to provide meaningful comfort.
AXE reports tips for staying fresh while camping, emphasizing hygiene essentials and fresh clothes to combat odor.
ZoomInfo reports significant volatility in chief revenue officer roles, with 47% of hires coming from external sources, reflecting a trend of rapid turnover and poaching.
Jump reports that financial advisors ranked lowest in AI adoption as of 2023, but rapid advancements are being made.
Life Assure reports on the caregiver shortage, noting Canada has 2.86 adults aged 45-64 per senior 75+, down from the U.S.'s 3.53, with several provinces trailing even Hawaii in caregiver supply.
Jewelers Mutual Group reports that nearly 1 in 5 proposals occur during travel, highlighting the importance of protecting engagement rings during destination proposals.
Nutshell reports that businesses use an average of 897 applications, yet only 29% are connected.
Kaiser Garage Doors & Gates reports that choosing a residential gate involves balancing aesthetics, security, and durability.
