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May 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents Take the Wheel: Robinhood Lets Bots Trade and Shop

Robinhood has opened a new chapter for its users by letting artificial‑intelligence agents handle real trades. Users can connect tools such as Anthropic’s Claude or Cursor to special Robinhood accounts, giving the software permission to act on their behalf when they give clear instructions. This mo

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May 27 2026BUSINESS

Rhode Island sets new sports betting rules as Bally’s steps in

Rhode Island is shaking up its sports betting scene, but not everyone’s thrilled with how it’s happening. The state chose Bally’s to launch its second online sportsbook, beating out Rush Street Interactive, another company that wanted in. But here’s the catch: Bally’s won’t actually start operating

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Apr 30 2026FINANCE

Why Crypto Trading Fails to Keep Platforms Afloat

Robinhood’s recent earnings report shines a light on a bigger problem in crypto: making money isn’t as simple as it seems. Even with years of hype, new tech, and big investors joining in, crypto still struggles to bring in steady income. Most platforms rely on trading fees, which rise and fall with

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Apr 28 2026FINANCE

Robinhood Turns Crypto Loss into Betting Boom

Robinhood’s earnings show a sharp fall in crypto trading income, but other parts of the business are growing. Crypto revenue dropped 47% to $134 million from last year’s $252 million. The company said customers are moving away from crypto to other trading options. Transaction‑based revenue cl

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Apr 26 2026HEALTH

Measles Alert in Rhode Island: What You Need to Know

Rhode Island just confirmed its second measles case of 2026—a young woman in her 20s who traveled from abroad to visit family. Health officials traced her exposure to Brown University Health Urgent Care in Middletown on April 24. The good news? She didn’t need hospital care. But her case is a remind

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Apr 18 2026WEATHER

Snow in Rhode Island: When It Happens and How Rare

Rhode Island’s weather can surprise people in spring, especially when it comes to snow. The last winter was busy with two heavy storms that hit the state in January and February, forcing residents to use shovels. A late‑season snow event is very unlikely now, but the state has seen snowfall in

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Jan 29 2026TECHNOLOGY

Rhode Island's Bold Move: AI for Everyone

Rhode Island is making big plans for AI. They want it to be useful for everyone, not just big tech companies. Schools, hospitals, banks, defense, small businesses, and even the state government could all get a boost from AI. The plan focuses on four main areas: teaching people how to use AI, having

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Jan 28 2026FINANCE

Robinhood's Stock: Should You Take the Leap?

Robinhood, the popular investing app, has seen its stock, HOOD, take a bit of a tumble recently. It's down over 5% since the start of the year and has only seen a small increase in the last half-year. But don't let that scare you off. Robinhood is still a favorite among young investors and crypto en

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Jan 28 2026TECHNOLOGY

Rhode Island's Blueprint for AI Growth

Rhode Island is making big moves to become a leader in artificial intelligence. A special group has come up with a plan to help the state use AI in important areas like education, healthcare, and defense. The goal is to train people to work with AI and make sure the state is ready for the future. T

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Jan 26 2026ENVIRONMENT

Rhode Island's Fight Against Invasive Plants

Rhode Island is lagging behind other states in the battle against invasive plants. A new bill aims to change that by banning the sale of these harmful species. The proposal has gained strong support from environmentalists, gardeners, and conservation groups. Invasive plants pose a serious threat to

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