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In the news… summary for June 19, 2022
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
Top of the Bay has closed until spring of 2023, due to lack of staff
7 Stars Bakery’ employees will move to unionize
Starbucks in Warwick will move to unionize
Boston MBTA on reduced schedule due to concerns of safety
Portsmouth, RI has approved Flock cameras for the community – that reads the plate numbers
The Army-Navy Game will come to Gillette on December 9, 2023.
Rep. Marcia Ranglin-Vassell will not seek re-election
PrideFest returns to Providence after a 2-year hiatus
R.I. unemployment rate dips to 2.9%, a 30-year low
RI will make an historic investment of more than $80 million to create and preserve more than 875 homes across the state. Of these, over 800 will be affordable units.
RI House votes not to offer Rhode Islanders a gas tax holiday.
WPRV 790AM Radio will replace a mix of conservative national talk and locally purchased shows with 24/7 sports, returning to its “The Score” identity.
A tool-lending cooperative has opened in Olneyville – https://www.pvdthings.coop/
The Newport – Bermuda sailboat race has begun.
Seastreak, the Providence – Newport Ferry is now running. http://www.ridethebayri.com/
New street striping in the colors of the Pan-African flag will be put on Prairie Avenue, also recognized as Rosa Parks Way.
The RI Foundation reminds Jewish community charitable organizations, synagogues and day schools in Greater Providence that they have until July 15 to apply for more than $42,000 in grants through the Bliss, Gross, Horowitz Fund.
A Central Falls Job Fair on June 27 for residents looking for higher wages and growth opportunities – They‘ve organized many employers hiring to come together to speak with residents about their openings.
Homelessness if up 50% in RI in the last 4 years according to the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
From Dr. J. Wesley Boyd, of Harvard Medical School in a Boston Globe article about ER crisis in children’s behavioral healthcare: “I found that clinicians at Hasbro Children’s Hospital in Providence spent an average of 60 minutes on the phone with insurance representatives in order to hospitalize depressed and suicidal patients”.
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
President Biden took a small fall from his bike when it appeared his sneaker caught on the toe clip as he tried to dismount – he was fine and seen several times throughout the day afterwards.
US Senate approves expanded benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits
France has begun to ban outdoor events due to extreme heat.
Walmart pulls MyPillow products from stores
Florida only state not to pre-order COVID vaccine for very young children
COVID rates increase worldwide after 5-week decline
HHS Sect. Bacerra tests positive for COVID again. His last positive test was only May 17.
Mick Jagger tests positive
Revlon has gone into bankruptcy
Abbott has closed their baby formula plant temporarily due to flooding in the area – and it is expected to be re-sterilized and reopened within days
Children 3+ are being diagnosed with 3 or more viruses at the same time. Such as flu, RSV, adenovirus, etc.
Julian Assange has been cleared by the UK for extradition to the US
UK cancels first flight of asylum seekers to Rwanda
Israel encourages, not requires residents to return to masking.
Caterpillar moving headquarters from Illinois to Texas
American Airlines increases pilots pay for 2 regional groups by 50%.
The American Psychiatric Association released a newly revised edition of its standard-setting manual, known as the DSM-5-TR – first in a decade selling for $130
Top 5 states for tech-savvy talent, by Coursea are: Idaho, California, Minnesota, Washington and New Jersey.
First solar-powered car, running 43 miles on solar panel energy, is set to come out – costing $263,000.
Vaccines for children 6 mos and over receive emergency approval – should be out in circulation by mid-week.
CVS will provide vaccines for children 18 mos and up – otherwise, clinics or pediatricians will provide the shot.
1.3 million pounds of formula coming in next month from Ireland.
Bitcoin plunges more than 30%.