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Lylah Alphonse

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Editor: @globeri.bsky.social and @globenh.bsky.social Talking: GBH, WPRI, RI PBS Formerly: US News & World Report, Yahoo! Alumna: Princeton Day, Syracuse University (@newhousesu.bsky.social) Read more: Globe.com/RI and Globe.com/NH Repost ≠ endorsment

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Lylah Alphonse @lmalphonse.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
Scoop: Globe Rhode Island's @alexagagosz.bsky.social has the details here -- > www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/30/m...
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Brown University reaches agreement with Trump administration to restore federal research funding - The Boston Globe
The deal settles three open investigations into the university, and does not require the Ivy League institution to admit any wrongdoing or make a payment to the federal government.
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Lylah Alphonse @lmalphonse.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
So proud of @globeri.bsky.social! Congrats to @amandamilkovits.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social @fitzprov.bsky.social @alexagagosz.bsky.social @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social @shurufu.bsky.social @stephmachado.bsky.social @chrisgavin.bsky.social @mariacap.bsky.social for 43 RI Press Association wins!
The Globe Rhode Island team at the RI Press Association banquet on 5/9/25. The team won 43 editorial awards, including 18 first place finishes.
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Tim White @timwhiteri.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
WATCH: A special on-location of Newsmakers from Washington Superior Court to break down the criminal trial of Aaron Thomas. I'm joined by @elisherman.bsky.social & @amandamilkovits.bsky.social Huge h/t to videogrpahers Johnny Villella and Kyle Kane. www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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Newsmakers 5/9/25: Key moments from Aaron Thomas trial
Tim White, Eli Sherman and the Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits were on location as the “naked fat test” trial of a former North Kingstown High School coach played out in court.
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Amanda Milkovits @amandamilkovits.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
Aaron Thomas, former North Kingstown High basketball coach, is back on stand for 2nd day of cross-examination in the "naked fat tests." Follow along here for live posts:
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 23/04/2025
Thank you to all the guests who came to tonight’s Rhode Island Report Live. The full broadcast will be available Thursday at Globe.com/RI!
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
After his wife died of cancer, Scott Naso's in-laws wanted unsupervised visits with their granddaughter. He refused. Family court in Rhode Island ordered the visits anyway, and the toddler began to spiral. Who gets to decide what’s best for the child?
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His wife died of cancer. Who gets to decide whether her parents can visit with his child? - The Boston Globe
The grandparents want the toddler to know her mother’s side of the family. The father thinks the visits are detrimental to his daughter.
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Stephanie DeSilva Mandeville @stephdesilva.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
@bostonglobe.com: three pages on historic #handsoff rallies from Saturday. @providencejournal.bsky.social: zero. When does ProJo go to bed, on Thursdays?
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Harrison Tuttle addresses protesters and leads a “Tax the rich!” chant in Kennedy Plaza. #TrumpMuskprotest
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Huge line going into downtown. #TrumpMuskprotest
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Thousands of people are marching through the streets of Providence as part of the #HandsOff2025 anti-Trump protests
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Protest signs outside Hope High School in #PVD as part of the #HandsOff2025 anti-Trump protests
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
I don't think I've seen a protest this large in Rhode Island before.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
A look from the City Hall steps in Providence of protesters in Kennedy Plaza this afternoon. The protest began at noon at Hope High School and marched to City Hall. #TrumpMuskProtest
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Protest signs abundant.
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 05/04/2025
Massive protest in Providence against Trump administration and Elon Musk.
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Tal Kopan @talkopan.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
If you work or recently worked for the federal government (or are otherwise engaged in politics) and have something you'd like to share anonymously, you can reach me on Signal here: tinyurl.com/3ex3wshr
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Follow this link to message on Signal.
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Omar Mohammed @shurufu.bsky.social · 05/02/2025
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. aid workers around the world scrambled Wednesday to pack up households or take children out of school under a sudden Trump administration order that pulled almost all of them off the job and out of the field.
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USAID workers scramble for answers after Trump pulls almost all of them off the job worldwide - The Boston Globe
The order all but shut down the six-decade mission of the US Agency for International Development, the federal government's primary agency for delivering humanitarian aid to other countries.
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Steph Machado @stephmachado.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
NEW: The @rifoodbank.bsky.social is raising alarm about rising food insecurity as the organization is set to potentially get a $250K cut in Gov. McKee's proposed budget "We’re very fearful about what’s coming" from Washington, the nonprofit's leader says www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/30/m...
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As food insecurity rises, R.I. food bank is worried about funding cuts - The Boston Globe
The food bank is asking lawmakers to restore a proposed $250,000 cut in Governor McKee’s budget, especially in light of potential federal funding changes.
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Lylah Alphonse @lmalphonse.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Not every Kennedy opposes RFK Jr. @danmcgowan.bsky.social of @globeri.bsky.social talks to former R.I. Congressman Patrick Kennedy about his controversial cousin, who is Trump's pick for HHS secretary --> www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
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Not every Kennedy opposes RFK Jr.: Former R.I. congressman thinks his cousin is ‘the leader we need’ on addiction policy - The Boston Globe
Patrick Kennedy is painting a different – albeit only mildly convincing – picture of his cousin, who is Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
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Patrick Anderson @waveelection.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
The RI Senate votes down resolution congratulating President Trump Here’s the text, which was read aloud: webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...
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Steph Machado @stephmachado.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
While a memo from the Trump administration said programs such as Head Start would not be affected, Children’s Friend in RI, a Head Start program, said they were unable to draw down federal funds to make payroll this week www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
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‘Complete chaos’: Trump’s funding freeze sends R.I. nonprofits scrambling - The Boston Globe
Rhode Island’s governor said state agencies were reviewing Trump’s order to understand the full potential impact. A federal judge temporarily paused the freeze, but some organizations were unable to a...
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Eric J. Perkins, PhD (he/him) @allostericsite.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
The analogy I can't shake right now...it's like someone from first class stepping into a cockpit mid-flight, turning all of the switches off despite not knowing what any of them do, and then seeming surprised when the plane starts to nosedive. www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/f...
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As some Medicaid sites freeze up, White House acts to clarify pause on grants and programs
The White House Office of Management and Budget says its program freeze is limited, but states report widespread disruption in online Medicaid portals.
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Jim Acosta @jimacosta.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
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Ted Nesi @tednesi.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Fast facts on federal 💰💰 in RI 37% of the $13.96b state budget is federally funded (or $5.067b) in the current fiscal year Over half of federal funds goes to Medicaid (56% or $2.8b) Other big federal pots are SNAP ($360m) and highway ($347m) h/t RI House Fiscal Office
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Alexa Gagosz @alexagagosz.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The James Beard 2025 restaurant and chef award semifinalists list is out. And Rhode Island has a lot to celebrate. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/22/l...
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The James Beard 2025 restaurant and chef award semifinalists list is out. Here are the region’s nominees. - The Boston Globe
This year, the Boston area is well-represented.
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
Rhode Island immigrants are on edge. But Governor Dan McKee said, "there has been “no evidence” ICE raids in Rhode Island. “People are worried. People are afraid,” said the executive director of the Latino Policy Institute.
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‘No evidence’ of ICE raids in R.I., Governor McKee says, as rumors swirl around New England - The Boston Globe
Still, local immigrants are on edge. “People are worried. People are afraid,” said the executive director of the Latino Policy Institute.
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 24/01/2025
A former Providence mayor has a vision to beautify the city’s downtown. ✨ What do you think the heart of the city needs to give it boost?
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A former Providence mayor has a vision to beautify the city’s downtown. Here’s how it would look. - The Boston Globe
Developer Joseph R. Paolino Jr. is looking to garner support for a plan to transform key corridors in the heart of the city.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
🎙️@riaclu.bsky.social considering First Amendment lawsuit over roped-off rotunda. On #RIReport podcast ACLU’s Steven Brown and BLMRI PAC 's @harrisontuttle.bsky.social criticize Gov. McKee for blocking off State House rotunda, a traditional place for public protest www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/21/m...
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ACLU considers First Amendment lawsuit over roped-off rotunda during R.I. State of the State speech - The Boston Globe
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, ACLU’s Steven Brown and BLM RI PAC’s Harrison Tuttle criticize Governor McKee for blocking off rotunda during State of the State speech
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Peter Neronha @peterfneronha.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
President Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship clearly violates the 14th Amendment. I will join my colleague from CT and elsewhere in bringing suit. Stay tuned.
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Judd Legum @juddlegum.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Turns out calling it the "Gulf of Mexico" is woke. (It's been called that since 1672.)
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Lylah Alphonse @lmalphonse.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
One J6er in N.H. says she's not sure what the pardon entails, but believes "there should be investigations and compensation for my prison sentence and for defamation of character and slander.” @amandamilkovits.bsky.social has more for @globenh.bsky.social --> www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/20/m...
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A January 6 defendant in N.H. hopes pardon means ‘investigations and compensation’ - The Boston Globe
Kirstyn Niemela served eight months in a federal prison for entering the US Capitol during the Jan. 6 riot. “I lost friends and family, and I haven’t been able to find a job,” she told the Globe.
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Steven Porter @reporterporter.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
President Trump said he was pardoning about 1,500 defendants and issuing six commutations, delivering on promise to release those who tried to help him overturn his 2020 defeat. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/20/m...
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President Trump signs executive orders in the Oval Office - The Boston Globe
Dozens of executive orders were prepared for his signature to clamp down on border crossings, increase fossil fuel development, and end diversity and inclusion programs across the federal government.
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Lylah Alphonse @lmalphonse.bsky.social · 21/01/2025
Trump, in inaugural address: "We are going to bring law and order back to our cities." Trump at 8 p.m.: Pardons 1,500 January 6 rioters, including those convicted of seditious conspiracy like the former leader of The Proud Boys and the founder of Oath Keepers. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/20/m...
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Trump pardons 1,500 people who participated in Jan. 6 riots. There are nearly three dozen from New England. - The Boston Globe
While Trump did not mention the pardons in his official inaugural address, in a rambling speech to supporters afterward he said he would take “action” on the January 6 “hostages”
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
The @globeri.bsky.social staff has put together a great list of Rhode Island items that would make terrific holiday gifts. ☑️ Click here for the Rhode Island-made gift guide.
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Rhode Island-made gifts for food lovers, home cooks, and holiday hosts - The Boston Globe
Looking for great gifts for foodies? Check out our list of 19 locally made items that celebrate Rhode Island’s culinary scene.
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
URI graduate Patrick Fealey was living in his car with his dog, driving from place to place along the Rhode Island coast. Then a Narragansett family read about his plight, tracked him down, and helped him get back on his feet. Patrick Fealey's story: qrcd.org/7Y34
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 02/12/2024
☀️ Globe Columnist @danmcgowan.bsky.social McGowan was up super early to chat with Patrick Little on @wpri12.bsky.social “12 News This Morning” about today’s edition of Rhode Map. You can watch the segment here.
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A potential 2026 challenger to Providence Mayor Brett Smiley - The Boston Globe
Although the 2026 election is still a long way away, a state representative is openly flirting with the idea of challenging Providence Mayor Brett Smiley in the Democratic primary.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
By @amandamilkovits.bsky.social -- ‘I wish they could apologize’: Man cleared of murder in Pawtucket cold-case death receives seven-figure settlement www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/26/m...
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‘I wish they could apologize’: Man cleared of murder in Pawtucket cold-case death receives seven-figure settlement - The Boston Globe
Joao Monterio’s life was upended when he was arrested five years ago for the 1988 death of 10-year-old Christine Cole. The city of Pawtucket still will not admit to wrongdoing, his lawyer said.
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ACLU of Rhode Island @riaclu.bsky.social · 26/11/2024
Don’t mistake the terrible injustice done to Mr. Monteiro as a one-off situation. For stories from just this past year or so, google Mack Blackie, Joseph Ricci, or Terrel Barros — you’ll see how police and prosecutorial misconduct is not a one-time thing in Rhode Island.
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A man was charged with killing a girl decades after she went missing. The case fell apart, and the accusation cost him everything. - The Boston Globe
A child went missing in Pawtucket, R.I., in 1988. More than 30 years later, a detective announced she had caught the killer — even though police at the time said there was no evidence of foul play.
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G Elliott Morris @gelliottmorris.com · 22/11/2024
psychologically speaking, it is very interesting that so many people look up at the sky and around at their surroundings and decide how America is doing based on who controls the White House *when absolutely no policy change has happened yet* www.pewresearch.org/politics/2024/1……
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
⚽ Rhode Island is a soccer town this weekend -- Rhode Map by @danmcgowan.bsky.social @rhodeislandfc.bsky.social has a shot at glory tomorrow when it takes on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the USL Final on Saturday at noon www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/22/m...
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⚽ Rhode Island is a soccer town this weekend - The Boston Globe
Rhode Island FC has a shot at glory tomorrow when it takes on the Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC in the USL Final on Saturday at noon.
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Edward Fitzpatrick @fitzprov.bsky.social · 21/11/2024
What will a second Trump term mean for the Freedom of Information Act? The law itself is likely to stand, but experts expect a surge in requests, longer delays, and more court dates. www.niemanlab.org/2024/11/what...
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What will a second Trump term mean for the Freedom of Information Act?
The law itself is likely to stand, but experts expect a surge in requests, longer delays, and more court dates.
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Globe Rhode Island @globeri.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Bluesky 🤝 Globe RI 🌊 We're going to start sharing some of our work here. Tell us what you’re interested in reading/seeing/asking our reporters about. While you're at it, here's a list of our staff at Globe RI who are active on this site. Give them a follow. go.bsky.app/JBL5E6q
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Alexa Gagosz @alexagagosz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Homelessness hit an all-time high in Rhode Island this year, increasing by nearly 35% compared to 2023. That’s according to the state’s federally-mandated Point of Time Count that took place in January. @globeri.bsky.social @bostonglobe.bsky.social
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Omar Mohammed @shurufu.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
What is next for these Rhode Islanders as their tenure in the Biden administration comes to an end with the president set to leave the White House, asks Dan McGowan. www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/18/m...
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Four key names to watch as Biden leaves the White House - The Boston Globe
These Rhode Islanders might need new jobs when President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20
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Carlos R Munoz @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
Rhode Island is in a wildfire risk zone right now because of the drought, strong winds, and lack of rain. To stay safe, please follow the fire bans, keep your cars off dry grass, and be extra careful if handling anything that could start a fire.
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Amid drought, R.I. has seen more than nine times as many brush fires as last fall - The Boston Globe
Many of the brush fires have started because of “carelessness,” state Fire Marshal Timothy McLaughlin said. “I don’t think people realize it only takes … like an ember.”
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Christina Prignano Deering @christinaprignano.com · 19/11/2024
There are roughly 82 wildfires burning in Massachusetts this morning:
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Tracking wildfires across Massachusetts - The Boston Globe
Hundreds of wildfires have been reported across the state this month, and the Globe is tracking their location and severity.
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Christopher Gavin @chrisgavin.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
The Town Council in Burrillville, R.I., has voted against renewing the entertainment license for “The Conjuring House,” the supposedly haunted farmhouse that has been enshrouded in controversy in recent months, www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/19/m...
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Conjuring House business license not renewed, future of R.I. tourist attraction in doubt - The Boston Globe
The spooky attraction, which has been enshrouded in controversy in recent months, will not be able to operate once its current license expires, but the owner can still re-apply for a new license.
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The Boston Globe @bostonglobe.com · 19/11/2024
From giant companies to local businesses, many executives have been rethinking their return-to-office requirements after a year of relative stability. And while many major office employers show no signs of budging, evidence of a changing mood is starting to pile up.
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Companies are tightening their return-to-office requirements. How will it play out here? - The Boston Globe
Amazon workers will report to the office five days a week, come January. Most local employers aren't matching that extreme, but many are rethinking their approach.
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