05/13/2026

RI House Eyes Solar Boost Amid Threat to Key Incentives

Rhode Island's House weighs bills to slash solar net metering and renewable subsidies, clashing with new federal rebates and state clean energy targets. Lawmakers face pressure as $63 million in home energy funds roll out and solar powers two-thirds of the Ocean State's renewables. The debate pits utility costs against homeowner savings and 2033 climate goals.

May 13

Providence Police Nab Suspect in Downtown Break-In Spree

Providence authorities arrested a 28-year-old man connected to a series of commercial burglaries that rattled downtown businesses over the past week. The break-ins targeted storefronts in the bustling Kennedy Plaza area, leaving owners on edge amid a rise in property crimes. Police say the suspect was caught after surveillance footage linked him to at least five incidents.

May 13

Bryant Bulldogs claim NEC regular season title in Smithfield

Bryant University's women's lacrosse team secured the Northeast Conference regular season championship with a 15-9 victory, earning the top seed and home-field advantage throughout the NEC playoffs. The Smithfield program continues its reign as one of the conference's premier lacrosse powers.

May 13

RI High School Track Champs at Classical Draw Record 5,000+ Crowd

May 13

Providence Stuns Top Seed Villanova 78-72 in Big East Tournament

May 13

URI Builds Mental Health Safety Net as Student Stress Peaks

The University of Rhode Island has deployed a comprehensive mental health infrastructure combining professional counseling, peer support training, and crisis intervention teams to address mounting student distress. The multi-layered approach, including Mental Health First Aid certification for hundreds of staff, reflects growing recognition of psychological challenges on campus.

May 13

RI Health Officials Tout 25% Drop in RSV Hospitalizations After Vaccine Push

Rhode Island Department of Health reports a 25% decline in RSV hospitalizations this winter, crediting a targeted immunization campaign for older adults and infants. The success highlights growing vaccine uptake amid national trends. Local experts urge continued vigilance as RSV season wanes.

May 13

The Algorithmic Tightrope: Personalization vs. Conformity

Are algorithms curating our experiences to enrich our lives, or are they trapping us in echo chambers that stifle growth and divide us further? Let's explore the fine line between personalized convenience and homogenized thought.

May 13

The Contentious Case of Counterpoint: Is Structured Disagreement Really Divisive?

May 13

Is the Era of Nuance Over? Point, Counterpoint, and the Missing Middle Ground

May 13

Numbers All Around: Unlocking the Fibonacci Fun in Everyday Life

May 13

Sync or Sink: Streamlining Your Brand Across Social Platforms

May 13

The Curious Case of Competing Truths: Can We All Be Right At Once?

In an age defined by opposing viewpoints, Splurge Sullivan dives into the possibility that multiple “truths” can coexist, and the potential value of embracing this complexity.

May 13

Dante Fowler Signs With Seahawks After Lawrence's Super Bowl Pitch

Dante Fowler Jr. signed with the Seattle Seahawks after DeMarcus Lawrence reportedly convinced him he could win a Super Bowl with the team. Fowler and Lawrence were teammates on the Dallas Cowboys from 2022-2023.

May 13

Arsenal Edges West Ham 1-0 After VAR Disallows Late Equalizer

May 13

Projected NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Field Released: Florida Holds Top Seed

May 13

Top 25 Teams: Potential Award Candidates

May 13

Penn State Football Undergoes Changes in Campbell's First Four Months

May 13