Rhode Island News

Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has announced it will lay off 125 employees in Rhode Island due to the discontinuation of…

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Rhode Island Struggles with Natural Gas Dependency

News Summary Rhode Island is facing significant challenges in reducing its dependency on natural gas, with a committee deeming a…

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Providence Housing Market Sees Surge in Rental Prices

News Summary Providence, Rhode Island, has been identified as the third hottest housing market in the U.S., with a 12.6%…

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Rhode Island Shelves Bottle Bill; New Recycling Proposal Emerges

News Summary Rhode Island's proposed bottle bill aimed at establishing a refundable deposit system has been shelved this legislative session.…

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Block Island House Explosion Leaves Two Injured

News Summary A house on Block Island collapsed after a propane gas explosion on Saturday evening, injuring two individuals. The…

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Sky Haneul Kim Wins James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast

News Summary Sky Haneul Kim, renowned chef of Gift Horse in Providence, Rhode Island, has been awarded the prestigious James…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Layoffs Amid Program Closure

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has revealed plans to lay off 125 employees at its Providence site due to the discontinuation…

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Rhode Island Faces Cybersecurity Crisis After Ransomware Attack

News Summary A ransomware attack on Rhode Island's RIBridges system has compromised the personal data of 650,000 residents. The breach,…

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Thousands Participate in Rhode Island’s ‘No Kings Day’ Protests

News Summary On June 14, Rhode Island saw thousands rally against the Trump administration during the 'No Kings Day' protests,…

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Rhode Island Health Insurance Rate Hikes Proposed for 2026

News Summary Health insurance companies in Rhode Island are seeking significant rate increases for 2026, with proposals ranging from 20%…

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