Sir Richard Branson recently shared heartbreaking news about the passing of his beloved wife, Joan. She was his partner for half a century. He called her his best friend, his rock, and his guiding light. Joan was more than just a wife to him; she was his partner in every sense. She was also a wonderful mother and grandmother to their kids and grandkids. Joan was kno...
Rhode Island is making big moves to help students get ready for jobs. Schools like the Apprenticeship Exploration School (AES) in Cranston are leading the way. These schools focus on hands-on learning, giving students the skills they need for careers in construction, hospitality, and more. AES is not just any school. It's a public school that welcomes everyone. Stud...
Weekend weather in Massachusetts is shaping up to be a mix of rain, cold, and possibly even some snow. It all starts with light rain on Saturday morning. This rain won't be heavy, with most areas seeing less than a quarter of an inch. The South Coast, around Hyannis and New Bedford, might get the most rain, but it still won't be a lot. By noon or 1 p. m. , the rain ...
A student from the University of Montana is in the running for a prestigious award. This isn't just any award—it's the Rhodes Scholarship. It's a big deal because it helps students study at the University of Oxford in England. The student's name is Nicole Girten. She's not just any student, though. She's already making waves as an education reporter for local newspap...
In the world of cryptocurrency, partnerships can turn sour quickly. Core Foundation and Maple Finance, once collaborators, are now locked in a legal battle. Core accuses Maple of breaking their agreement and misusing confidential information to launch a competing product, syrupBTC. This feud started after Core secured a court injunction in the Cayman Islands to stop ...
A big debate is happening in the House of Representatives. It's about Stacey Plaskett, a delegate from the U. S. Virgin Islands. She was caught texting Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 hearing. Epstein was a well-known financier with a dark past. Some Republicans are upset. They think Plaskett's actions were wrong. They want to officially scold her, or censure her, for...
A big decision is looming over the next U. N. climate summit, COP31. Turkey and Australia are both eager to host, but neither wants to back down. This has created a standstill that needs to be resolved soon. Turkey has a new idea: what if both countries co-host the event? They discussed this during a recent U. N. meeting, but they still can't agree on how it would w...
China and Japan are at it again, this time over some tiny islands in the East China Sea. Both countries claim the islands, which China calls Diaoyu and Japan calls Senkaku. China has sent its Coast Guard to patrol the waters around these uninhabited islands, which Japan currently controls. This latest escalation comes after Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made...
In a remarkable achievement, 32 American students have been selected as 2026 Rhodes Scholars, showcasing their dedication to various fields such as housing, health, sustainability, and prison reentry programs. Among the winners are five students from U. S. military academies and three each from Yale University, Harvard University, and the Massachusetts Institute of T...
A Republican leader in Rhode Island's House of Representatives is pushing for a closer look at how the state's housing finance agency is spending money. He believes there might be some overlap with another agency, and he wants to make sure that every dollar is being used wisely. The leader, who prefers smaller government, has asked for a performance audit. This is n...