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Tennis in Newport: Roger Federer was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Rhode Island, delivering a tearful “greatest honour” speech after an emotional introduction from wife Mirka that highlighted the values his parents instilled. Election rules in court: A federal judge temporarily blocked a new USPS mail voting rule that would have forced states to get federal approval for ballot designs and use a new USPS portal ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Local heroics on I-95: Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to help Ashley Taunton, a Rhode Island crash survivor who stopped to aid teens after a hydroplaning incident and was badly injured herself. Public safety scare: A magnet-fishing trip in West Warwick led to the discovery of a mortar shell under a bridge, triggering evacuations and a bomb squad response. Community animals: The Rhode Island SPCA held an adoptathon spotlighting senior pets and parrots, offering discounts to encourage long-term adoptions. Senior sports: Rhode Island Senior Games returned to Conley Stadium, bringing track-and-field competition for adults 50+.

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Aug. 27, 2026

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Aug. 25, 2026

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Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to a Rhode Island mother who was left seriously injured in car accident

Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to a Rhode Island mother who was left seriously injured in car accident

Rhode Island mansion once owned by Brad Faxon on the market for $13 million

Rhode Island mansion once owned by Brad Faxon on the market for $13 million

Rhode Island Foundation gives out $5.4M in Grants for Housing, Food, Health Care and Police Training

Rhode Island Foundation gives out $5.4M in Grants for Housing, Food, Health Care and Police Training

ZIP code 02886 in Rhode Island had 8,340 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

ZIP code 02886 in Rhode Island had 8,340 Social Security beneficiaries in December 2024

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Aug. 27, 2026

Attorney General Neronha helps secure $170 million in bill credits, climate mandates on behalf of Rhode Island ratepayers

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Aug. 27, 2026

More than 950 Swimmers to Fight Cancer at 17th Annual Swim Across America - Rhode Island Open Water Swim on Sept. 12

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Aug. 20, 2026

Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 700 from June; July Unemployment Rate decreased to 3.9 Percent

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Aug. 20, 2026

Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 700 from June; July Unemployment Rate decreased to 3.9 Percent

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Rhode Island Department of Education Releases 2026 State of Education Highlighting Progress Across Student Achievement, Attendance, and School Transformation

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Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Commend Rhode Island High Schools as U.S. News Ranks State 8th in Nation

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