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In the News… quick recap of the news of the week, July 12, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
Globe sports columnist, Dan Shaughnessy inducted into National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame
Newport Kite Festival returning to Brenton Point State Park on July 12–13
Meeting St. Café in Providence being auctioned
1 in 3 MA residents have experienced food insecurity
1 in 3 Rhode Islanders are on Medicaid
Historic Modern Diner in Pawtucket is for sale
24-year old zebra, Samantha, at Roger Williams Park Zoo, died by colliding with a fence in a panic during the recent storm.
NY System is allowed to have a liquor license in Cranston (beer only with food and only until 10pm) – NY System in Providence not allowed to offer a craft beer and a cocktail with food until 10pm
Boston Univ. laying off 120
T.F. Green International Airport has been named the top airport in the United States for the first time
Newport Mansions opens new dining experience at The Elms Carriage House – historic venue offers farm-to-table fare with garden views through September
Brown Health confirmed that United Healthcare Medicare Advantage patients who had a hospital procedure or admission scheduled prior to July 1 will be able to move forward with their care without it being considered out of network.
Maven’s will open a 2nd location – Thayer & Angell
Churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking losing their status as tax-exempt nonprofits, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service said.
Carl D. Montague, 37, of RI, arraigned for threatening to shoot and kill the president
Two psychiatric units at Butler Hospital have temporarily closed as the strike continues, forcing patients to seek care in other hospital emergency rooms
Eleven people with gang affiliations and “responsible for violent offenses in the Providence area” have been arrested after a 21-month investigation known as “Operation Brick House,” – Rhode Island State Police.
CVS Omnicare ordered to pay $949 million in government fraud case – CVS plans to appeal the judgment, which it said was unconstitutional.
Mt. Hope Bridge will be closed Aug. 14-18 for resurfacing
MA AG says they will defend instate tuition for illegals
Red/white/green Italian colors painted for the center lines of the main road in Nonantum have beem painted over with traditional yellow lines
A group of 34 Democrat Representatives are calling on management at Care New England to rethink plans for layoffs at Women & Infants Hospital.
Newport’s iconic Cliff Walk, much in need of repairs, will benefit by an $11M PROTECT grant – Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation from DOT.
Harvard takes down more DEI sites
Gov. McKee has met with people about bringing the WNBA to Providence, and the AMP, as their home base
Chestnut Hill Insurance in Glocesster will purchase Charles L. Kirby Agency in North Smithfield – will retain both the staff and location
Newport Polo is experiencing record attendance, prompting a planned cap for 2026
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
Seine River opens for swimming – first time since 1923
Planned Parenthood lost nearly $1 Billion in Federal funding
Elon Musk announces the formation of the American Party
Florida will begin converting a National Guard facility, Camp Blanding, in Clay County as a 2nd immigration holding center – it has a runway and needs minimum renovations
Future of The Roosevelt Hotel in NYC unclear – owned by the Pakistan International Airline, a government group
Ozzy Osbourne sang his last public concert with Black Sabbath in his hometown
T-Mobile ends its DEI programs
The Texas area where floods occurred is known as “flash flood alley” – county does not have a warning system because of expense. Legislation that would have linked Emergency Services communication infrastructure in a network of local and state died in the Texas Senate.
Drones are at work spotting sharks off NY beach areas
Lowest gas prices since 2021 over the July 4th holiday
25 percent tariff on goods imported from Japan and South Korea beginning Aug. 1
More arms to Ukraine from US because of increasing Russian attacks
Temporary asylum for residents of Nicaragua and Honduras has ended
Trump administration can move forward with plans to slash the federal work force and dismantle federal agencies – 1,300 set to be laid off
Jeff Bezos sells $665 million worth of Amazon stock – followed by additional stock sale on other companies
Norwegian Cruise Line canceled 41+ cruises throughout 2026 and 2027, according to industry reports.
Pres. Biden’s physician goes before closed session congressional panel and refuses to answer questions due to patient/doctor confidentiality
Linda Yaccarino steps down as CEO “X” and that she will ‘cheer’ on the company’s remaining team as they ‘continue to change the world.’
Hooters opened up in The Villages in Florida – in Lake Eaton
31 rescued from CA collapsed tunnel
6 Secret Service agents suspended from Butler, PA attempt on Pres. Trump’s life
Kellogg’s cereal company being sold to Ferrero for $3.1Billion
Israel says there are some uranium rods that survived the bombing. US says all the ancillaries – centrifuges, etc. built to work with the uranium are destroyed – and uranium is deeply buried in the mountains
Walgreens shareholders approve buyout to Sycamore Partners
US filing lawsuit against CA for artificially raising price of eggs, as they fall throughout the country
New Mexico floods kill 3, destroy 200 homes
Access by undocumented immigrants to a wide variety of health care programs, from Head Start to community health centers will end – several existing programs such as SNAP, already do this
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PASSINGS
Arthur A. Coia, 82, President LIUNA
Former RI Governor & Cranston Mayor Ed DiPrete, 91
David Gergen, 83, political advisor to 4 presidents
Alan Hassenfeld, 76, Hasbro family, philanthropist
Nondas Hurst Voll, 90, career in the development/public relations area, CEO of Fund for Community Progress, held many executive volunteer positions in RI
I have Medicare Advantage thru my former employer. I called UHC (at my age, I have to keep track).
I don’t know if this applies to everyone. I can go to any hospital. It will be billed to UHC as an “out of
network”. I hope that I don’t have to find out!!!!
I would love to see the WNBA come to Providence. I’m a huge fan of basketball, going back to PC’s first appearance on the national stage and winning the NIT. Let’s do this, Rhode Island !!!
My opinion only – those ‘detention centers’ are ‘concentration camps’. It’s putting lipstick on a pig. They aren’t being detained since there is no mention of a release date.
Why is Congress investigating Biden’s health? Whoever was running the US did a fine job. It’s no one’s business. Biden didn’t put the us in jeopardy. Now I can’t sleep at night.
Hooter’s for seniors – a remember when moment. Probably opens at 6 AM, no Happy Hour, and early bird specials run from 3 to 5 so they can get home to watch the news.
Why would you print this when it has been proven to be untrue? Un documented immegrants are not eligible for health care programs, ” Access by undocumented immigrants to a wide variety of health care programs, from Head Start to community health centers will end – several existing programs such as SNAP, already do this
That update is included in the National News section – and, as reported by national media outlets, “On July 10, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services reclassified several programs—like Head Start, community health centers, and mental health and substance abuse services—as federal “public benefits.” This explicitly bars undocumented immigrants from accessing them. The policy also extends to new areas such as Title X family planning and workforce development grants.” In addition, several states such as California (Medi-Cal), MA, Washington, NYC have offered healthcare for this group by extending federal benefits with state supplements – going forward that will not be possible, under new regulations.nn