Archive for August 2025
17 Drug Manufacturers Told They Must Provide Americans with “Most Favored Nation” Prices
REDUCING DRUG PRICES FOR AMERICANS AND TAXPAYERS: Leading pharmaceutical manufacturers received letters from the US, signed by the President, outlining the steps they must take to bring down the prices of prescription drugs in the United States to match the lowest price offered in other developed nations (known as the most-favored-nation, or MFN, price). The…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for August 3, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist More of the same today, although less in the way of wind. Ample sunshine with highs in the low 80’s and lows in the upper 50’s with a light southeasterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER Jack Donnelly was born in Hialeah, Florida and moved back…
Read MoreRIPTA Releases Efficiency Report as 4 of 12 Hearings are Left on Proposed Changes to 58 Bus Routes
On July 25th, 2025, RINewsToday published RIPTA’s plan to eliminate or change 58 Rhode Island bus routes. At that time we listed the 12 Public Hearings set – which have been well attended. 4 remaining Public Hearings will be held: Monday, August 4 Providence Foundation, 30 Exchange Terrace, Providence – (2) meetings – noon to…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter: Meet Manny – and Cheryl! Our RISPCA Friends
by Cheryl Tudino, RISPCA volunteer and animal welfare advocate Hi, I’m Cheryl and I will be sharing some precious loves all ready for adoption, periodically, with readers of RINewsToday! I volunteer at the shelter by dog walking, fundraising and also help out with their social media. I would like to introduce you to one of…
Read MoreA Greener View: Lawn Weeds. Everyone Has Them – Jeff Rugg
by Jeff Rugg, contributing writer Q: My lawn is being overtaken by wild strawberry, which is spreading. The only thing that I have been told to do is to wait until it rains and pull the plants out by hand. Do you have any other organic suggestions to get rid of these plants? I am…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Dishes You Should Not Make At Home – Walter Potenza
Classic Beef Wellington, Courtesy You Le by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, Executive Chef Friends: Many people enjoy cooking at home. However, some dishes are best left to the experts in restaurants. While experimenting and trying new recipes in the kitchen can be fun and educational, some specific recipes require a high skill level, specialized…
Read MoreCritical Minerals a Hot Topic. URI Geosciences Professor Cardace Encouraging Study in Vital Field
Photo, above: Beavertail State Park in Jamestown, Rhode Island DEM Dawn Cardace hopes to encourage more interest in the study of geosciences to build expertise in vital field Critical minerals are a hot topic in the news these days, whether as a point of contention between countries or in discussions of supply and demand. Critical…
Read MoreSpecial Election Open for RI Medicare Advantage Members Impacted by Brown University Health Action
Governor Dan McKee and the Office of Healthy Aging announced that the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) have approved a two-month, special election period for Rhode Island Medicare Advantage subscribers whose insurance coverage was impacted when Brown University Health terminated its contract with UnitedHealthcare. The State has been advocating for this special election…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather for August 2/3, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 8/2/25: High pressure presses in from the west and clears away most of not all of the cloud cover and humidity. Highs in the low 80’s under a brilliant blue sky and lows in the upper 50’s with a gusty southeasterly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Sunday 8/3/25: More…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Realtor Safety and College Awareness. Gut Instinct Your Best Self-Defense. – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on fitness and exercise September is Realtor Safety Month, and it’s also back-to-school season for millions of college students, many stepping onto campus for the first time. It’s the perfect moment to remember this: 🔥 “True fear is a gift.” — Gavin de Becker, The Gift of Fear In…
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