Archive for January 2026
Updated: BREAKING: US Captures Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Wife; Military Sites Hit
UPDATE: Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, are now being held in a Brooklyn, NYC detention facility, awaiting their trials, after being taken in Caracas, Venezuela by helicopter, ship, plane, and driven in late last night. He greeted law enforcement as he was taken in – he should be in court as early as…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: How to choose a personal trainer – Kevin Kearns
by Coach Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, fitness and exercise A comprehensive guide to choosing a personal trainer My name is Coach Kevin Kearns. I have been a personal trainer and strength coach since 1987. Personally I have worked with over 15 UFC fighters and have created our own MMA Fitness Training certification system which is…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 3, 2026 – a “B” Day
Morning: Cold start with mostly cloudy skies, temperatures in the mid 20s to high 20s, or low 30s. Dry. Afternoon: Cloudy to partly cloudy, with highs in the mid to upper 30s. A few brighter breaks possible, but still wintery. Evening: Clouds linger, temperatures dropping back into the upper 20s overnight. Calm and dry. Typical…
Read MoreWhat Civil Society Can Do to Lessen Division – by Vincent Marzullo
by Vincent Marzullo, commentary – contributing writer America’s divisions did not appear overnight, and they will not disappear with the next election cycle. They are rooted in mistrust, economic anxiety, cultural change, and a sense among many people that institutions no longer see or hear them. While government and politics often dominate the headlines, the…
Read MoreIn the News… quick recap of the news of the week, ending January 2, 2026
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Bishop Lewandowski kicked off the 21st season of the Keep the Heat On by presenting grants for $2,500 each to two organizations for clients who have cultural or language barriers Prov & Newport Minimum wage goes up $1 in RI in January Coyotes have taken 3 dogs in Narragansett A Martha’s…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for January 2, 2025 – a “B-” Day
Morning Cold and partly cloudy. Start the day with chilly temperatures in the mid-teens to around 17–18°F and mostly dry skies. Light cloud cover will linger, but no significant precipitation is expected early. Afternoon Seasonably cold with broken clouds. Highs will stay in the upper 20s to around 29–30°F with partly cloudy skies — typical…
Read MoreGriefSPEAK: The New Year Resolution that almost wasn’t – Mari Nardolillo Dias
by Mari Nardolillo Dias, EdD, contributing writer on grief and grieving Carmella had one goal, one resolution. Nothing lofty like many New Year resolutions, yet powerful and significant to her. A fingerprint. To be more exact, her deceased husband’s thumbprint. Carmella’s husband Joaquim passed gently without a sound. She planned to have a wake with…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: $1.24M Wayland Square Colonial with Residential Properties Ramiro Encizo and Brent Runyon
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 41 Taber Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $1.24 million. RPL Sales Associate Ramiro Encizo represented himself as the seller and RPL Sales Associate Brent Runyon represented the buyer in this transaction. “It was a privilege to renovate this home knowing that a discerning buyer would appreciate the…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Shawn Sullivan New CCRI Interim VP for Workforce Partnerships and Institutional Advancement
As part of its continued commitment to serve as the state’s premier provider of workforce education and training, the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) today announced the appointment of Shawn Sullivan as Interim Vice President for the Division of Workforce Partnerships and Institutional Advancement. Sullivan brings more than 20 years of experience in workforce strategy,…
Read MoreOutdoors in RI: Resolution to Engage in Natural World over Screen World; Hunter-harvested Duck Call for Science
Photo, top: URI – NATURE IS RIBBITING: Discoveries in the natural world can encourage science interests in kids from an early age. URI natural resources faculty offer screen-free suggestions for an active new year Make a resolution to engage more with the natural world As youth social media time remains a worldwide topic, faculty in…
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