WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Nov. 18 [Category: BizRetail] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * Aetna Launches Leading Edge Conversational AI Navigation * Embedded assistant revolutionizes how members navigate their health care journey WOONSOCKET, R.I., Nov. 18, 2025 Aetna, a CVS Health(r) company (NYSE: CVS ), is launching a market-leading, generative AI-powered conversational experience in its digital channels that will simplify health care, allowing members to quickly and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Statement on House Vote to Force Release of Epstein Files * TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on his vote to force the release of the Epstein files:  "For too long, Epstein's heinous crimes against countless innocent survivors have been kept hidden by powerful men. In fact, Donald Trump could release the files today and provide the truth Americans deserve. In   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo, Local Substitute Teacher Facing Skyrocketing Premiums Call Out Republican Health Care Crisis * PROVIDENCE, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) and local teacher and breast cancer survivor, Marlene Prichard, spoke to the media about the catastrophic consequences of Republicans' health care crisis. Marlene shared her story about how her health insurance premiums will jump from roughly $800 a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo, Mackenzie Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen American Diplomacy with Australia * Washington, D.C. - TODAY, House Foreign Affairs Vice Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) and Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) introduced the Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act to ensure American diplomats in Australia have the resources they need to promote American political, economic, and national security  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * As 'California sober' catches on, study suggests cannabis use reduces short-term alcohol consumption * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] The "California sober" trend, which involves ditching alcohol in favor of cannabis, is gaining momentum, spreading from Hollywood to health influencers to homes across America. Among the motivations for many adopters is to reduce alcohol use, and a new study on the caus  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * At Federal Hill House's Swiss Street Food Pantry, Reed Touts Plan to Reverse Trump's SNAP Cuts & Restore Nutrition Assistance * PROVIDENCE, RI - As families prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is concerned a growing number of Americans may not have enough to eat. The problem is compounded by President Trump slashing the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Americ  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 15 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Brown University senior, Class of 2025 graduate named two of nation's 32 Rhodes Scholars * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Brown University senior Keidy Palma Ramirez and Class of 2025 alumnus Nicholas Sanzi were elected to the Rhodes Scholar Class of 2026 on Saturday, Nov. 15. The Rhodes Scholarship, widely considered to be one of the most prestigious academic awards available to undergraduate stude  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Can theatre performance skills can help teachers in the classroom? URI researchers weigh in Most people can recall a favorite class or teacher who left an indelible mark on their lives. While subject matter plays a role, the deeper connection often stems from how that teacher made students feel. Fictional characters such as Mr. Miyagi in The Karate Kid or John Keating in Dead Poets Soc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Cooperative Credit Union Association Inc., Marlborough, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act. This act, which took effect in July 2025, aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for payment stablecoins, a type of digital asset intended as a means of payment with the expectation of maintain  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 21 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Court permanently blocks Trump's executive order to dismantle federal agency for America's libraries * Today, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island struck down the Trump Administration's attempts to dismantle the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). The decision was issued in response to a lawsuit filed by the Attorneys General of 21 sta  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island posted the following news release: * * * Cranston Man Sentenced for Producing and Trafficking an "Astronomical" Quantity of Methamphetamine-Laced Pills A Cranston man described in court documents as the overseer of a "serious, voluminous production operation" that produced "astronomical" quantities of pills containing methamphetamine, caffeine, and other mixtures disguised and marketed as Add  more

WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Nov. 20 [Category: BizRetail] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health Names David Joyner Chair of the Board of Directors * WOONSOCKET, RI (November 20, 2025) - CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors has elected President and Chief Executive Officer David Joyner as Chair of the Board, effective January 1, 2026. Following the effective date of this appointment, Michael Mahoney will continue to serve as the Board's   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is finalizing the approval of a state implementation plan (SIP) revision for Rhode Island, an action that removes the requirement for Stage II vapor recovery equipment at gasoline dispensing facilities (GDFs). This final rule also includes accompanying updates to the state's Stage I vapor recovery regulations. The revision was submitted by the state to amend its rules for controlling air pollution from volatile organic comp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve a regional haze state implementation plan (SIP) revision submitted by Rhode Island. This proposal aims to satisfy requirements under the Clean Air Act (CAA) and the EPA's Regional Haze Rule (RHR) for the program's second implementation period. Rhode Island's submission addresses the requirement that states must periodically update their long-term strategies for making progress toward the national goa  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island posted the following news release: * * * Florida Man Charged with Possession with Intent to Distribute 37 Kilograms of Cocaine A Florida man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Rhode Island for allegedly trafficking 37 kilograms of cocaine, announced Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom. Rafael Rivera, 33, of Miami, Florida has been charged with one count of Possession wi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- The Forum on Education Abroad, Warren, Rhode Island, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging the agency to recognize education abroad as a vital component of career readiness and workforce development. Representing over 800 institutional members, the Forum highlighted the importance of international learning opportunities in preparing students for success in a competitive job market. In its correspondence, the Forum pointed out tha  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * From the Lab: Frederike Petzschner maps mind-body connections for improved well-being * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] What do anxiety, chronic pain, obsessive-compulsive disorder, addictive gambling and chronic fatigue have in common? That question isn't a brain teaser although the brain is the focus for neuroscientist Frederike Petzschner, who is actively researching these areas in her lab at Brow  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 21 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Global ocean technology conference hosted by URI Event at URI's Narragansett Bay Campus focused on fisheries and benthic monitoring for offshore development * The University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Sea Grant recently hosted the Marine Technology Society's annual TechSurge conference. The three-day event convened approximately 120 attendees from around the world at URI's Graduate Schoo  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 22 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Nov. 21, 2025: * * * Week in Review: Union Members Only? Nope. By Fiona Baum When people apply for government jobs, they should be judged on their merits and their ability to do the work. But that's not how it works at the University of Rhode Island--the university gives local union members a leg up in the hiring process. That's unconstitutional, so the Goldwater Institute sued the university this week to  more

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Nov. 21 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Is AI a giant-killer? Bryant expert explains the business revolution By Stephen Kostrzewa The AI invasion has started, says Bryant University's Thomas Dougherty, and there will be casualties -- as well as new dynasties. "We're going to see some major upheaval within the next 10 or 15 years," says Dougherty, an Executive in Residence of Information Systems and Analytics. "The implementation of AI is going  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 21 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * K-12 Education Spending Spotlight 2025: Annual public school spending nears $1 trillion Eight states spend more than $25,000 per student: New York, New Jersey, Vermont, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, California, Rhode Island and Hawaii. Public school enrollment fell in 39 states from 2020 to 2023. By Aaron Garth Smith and Jordan Campbell This decade could go down as one of the most   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Magaziner Statement on House Administration Committee Hearing on Stock Trading * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) - the Democratic co-lead of the leading bill to ban Members of Congress from trading stocks, Restore Trust in Congress Act (link is external) - released the following statement in reaction to the House Administration Committee's hearing today on congress  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Whitehouse Seek to Repeal GOP's Self-Dealing January 6-Related Phone Data Payout * The Anti-Cash Grab Act repeals last-minute provision allowing Republican senators who were investigated regarding January 6th to collect $500,000 per lawfully subpoenaed phone record WASHINGTON, DC After Senate Republican leaders added a secretive, self-dealing provision to the continuing resolutio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Condemns ICE's Aggressive Overreach in Wrongfully Detaining RI Judge's Intern * PROVIDENCE, RI Yesterday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents attempted to wrongfully abduct a Rhode Island Superior Court intern and high school student who the agents misidentified. They also apparently broke the rules of the Licht Judicial Complex and reportedly surrounded a judge's car, demanding   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Denounces Trump's Threats to Press & Excuses for the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi * WASHINGTON, DC - Extending a pattern of calling for broadcasters who criticize him to lose their license, President Donald Trump today called for ABC to have its broadcast license revoked after one of its reporters asked Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman about the 2018 murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Helps SENEDIA Land New Submarine Workforce Development Contract * MIDDLETOWN, RI - U.S. Senator Jack Reed today joined with SENEDIA, the Alliance for Defense Tech, Talent, and Innovation, to announce a four-year, $98.3 million contract, if all options are exercised, from the U.S. Department of Defense to continue to advance workforce development in the New England submarine industrial base. T  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 20 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Research provides new design specs for burgeoning sodium-ion batteries * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] As the world's need for energy storage increases, sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a less expensive and more environmentally friendly complement to lithium-based batteries. Research by Brown University engineers sheds new light on how sodium behaves inside these batteries, providing new design s  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 21 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Researchers launch Brown University-based national institute on AI in mental health * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] Researchers from across the nation with expertise in computer science, psychology, neuroscience and other areas gathered at Brown University from Nov. 20-21 to formally launch Brown's new National Science Foundation-funded AI research institute. In July, the National Science Foundatio  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Announces $25M for New Hybrid Buses for RIPTA * WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to strengthen public transportation, reduce pollution, and lower costs, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo today announced that Rhode Island will soon receive $25 million in Low or No Emission Grant Program funding to support the Rhode Island Pu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * RI Delegation Announces $25M for New Hybrid Buses for RIPTA * New $25M federal grant will help replace aging vehicles currently used on RIPTA bus routes with up to 25 new clean energy buses WASHINGTON, DC In an effort to strengthen public transportation, reduce pollution, and lower costs, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Nov. 21 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Community and Historians Work to Restore Indigenous Voices to the Thanksgiving Story At Thanksgiving Retold, historians Don "Strong Turtle" Brown, Jr. and Richard Pickering joined The Co-Lab in guiding the RWU community through a deeper, Indigenous-centered examination of the holiday's origins. By Jordan J. Phelan '19 A packed crowd filled the North Campus Residence Hall Gr  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Nov. 20 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Professor Receives $40,000 NIH Grant for Biomedical Engineering Research on Early Detection of Breast Cancer Associate Professor of Engineering Ahmet Akosman was awarded a grant to further his work in creating more accessible methods to detect breast cancer early. By Angie Garippa '26 Roger Williams University Associate Professor of Engineering Ahmet Akosman has received a   more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Nov. 18 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Receives $150,000 Grant from Hayden Foundation to Continue Trades Education Scholarship Program The Don P. and Elaine M. Hayden scholarships help address Rhode Island's critical labor shortage by providing financial support for students enrolled in RWU's trades programs. By Kelly Brinza PROVIDENCE, R.I. - Roger Williams University and the Hayden Foundation are continuing to  more

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 -- Roger Williams University issued the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Students Host Rhode Island's Attorney General for Interdisciplinary Panel R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha shared his legal and political insights with Hawks during a joint event hosted by the Campus Democrats and Mock Trial Club. By Eryn Parlin '26 Rhode Island's top lawmaker, Attorney General Peter Neronha, visited Roger Williams University in October for a panel discu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC), Reston, Virginia, and HavocAI, Providence, Rhode Island, announced a joint effort to integrate HavocAI's collaborative maritime autonomy platform with SAIC's existing command and control infrastructure. The collaboration is designed to enhance maritime domain awareness for the U.S. Navy and align with the military's Combined Joint All Domain Command and Control (CJADC2) objectives. This integration connects HavocAI's autono  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 17 -- Brown University posted the following Q&A with Melissa Shein, communications specialist in the Department of Chemistry: * * * Staff Spotlight: Melissa Shein takes chemistry to the community Academic departments at Brown are constantly abuzz with activity from classes and research seminars to guest lectures, colloquia, dissertation defenses and faculty meetings. As Communications Specialist in the Department of Chemistry, it is Melissa Shein's job to keep  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Stalwart Mars camera snaps image of interstellar comet 3I/Atlas * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] For nearly two decades, the HiRISE camera aboard NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has captured finely detailed images of the Red Planet's dusty surface. But in early October, NASA turned the camera's gaze on a new subject: the interstellar comet 3I/Atlas. On Oct. 2, HiRISE snapped images of 3I/Atlas as  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Nov. 21 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval War College Introduces International Students to Wargaming One hundred international military students representing 58 countries learned more about wargaming as part of the U.S. Naval War College's efforts to expand wargaming education and practice for partners and allies. The seminar was conducted by International Program's International Wargaming Education team, drawing on development work fo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senate Passes Bill to Compel the Release of Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC Today, after bucking a months-long pressure campaign by President Donald Trump and partisan maneuvering by House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to try and delay the release of the "Epstein files," the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation to direct U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all documents related to  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 21 -- The Goldwater Institute issued the following commentary on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Union Cronies Wanted: Goldwater Fights University of Rhode Island's Illegal Hiring Preferences By Fiona Baum When she saw a job posting for an administrative assistant at the University of Rhode Island near her home, Nicole Solas had all the qualifications, except one--she's not a member of a labor union. But giving hiring preference to union members is unconstitutional, so the Goldwa  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Jacqueline Kociubuk's research on library relationships with unattended children lauded by national association URI assistant professor placed second in Association for Library and Information Science Education doctorate poster competition in October * Over the past three years, Jacqueline Kociubuk has been seeking to better understand the relationship between children who often care for thems  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Learning ethics in a new, 'big' way URI's philosophy department launches revamped 'Big Ethics' course that applies teachings to current-day scenarios * Traditionally, ethical theory--a systematic framework that provides rational bases for determining what is morally right and wrong--has been a primary focus for ethics courses taught within higher education. But like many aspects in life, adap  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Seal mothers care for deceased pups, exhibiting unique mammalian behavior in Antarctic predator species URI researchers present study on one of the longest postmortem care events recorded in mammals * A new paper by University of Rhode Island post-doctoral researchers Emily Sperou and Renato Borras-Chavez in the journal Polar Biology discusses a unique phenomenon observed in a reclusi  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 18 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI professor examines how machine learning can help with depression diagnosis Depression, a pervasive mental health condition, affects more than 10% of the U.S. population, or roughly 35 million people. That figure has surged markedly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite depression impacting millions of Americans, the tools that identify those at risk of developing the c  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 18 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI professor's study seeks to better understand connections between suicide and Alcohol Use Disorder Using wearable alcohol sensor and smartphone surveys, Nicole Weiss aims to identify risk, intervention opportunities * Decades of research have highlighted the strong connection between Alcohol Use Disorder and suicidal behavior, determining that the likelihood of a suicide attempt is as much   more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Nov. 19 -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * URI taps geothermal energy for new Ocean Frontiers Building Geothermal system will help power advanced labs on URI's Narragansett Bay Campus * The University of Rhode Island is taking a multi-pronged approach in its efforts to work toward net-zero carbon emissions--including looking to sources of renewable energy. One of those energy sources, geothermal, will be implemented in URI's new Ocean   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Launches Investigation into Cronyism, Corruption at Kennedy Center Under Grenell Documents obtained by EPW Democrats show millions in lost revenue, luxury spending, and preferential treatment for Trump allies * Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Pu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Whitehouse Opening Statement at PFAS Hearing Today, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, delivered the following opening statement at today's "Hearing to Examine the Future of PFAS Cleanup and Disposal Policy." Ranking Member  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Jeffries, Pelosi Denounce Trump Administration's Climate Retreat as Costs Surge for American Families Leaders sound the alarm as the fossil-fuel-backed Trump Administration cedes global leadership on climate action, threatening Americans' health, safety, and economic security * Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Johnson Introduce Pair of Bills to Hold Federal Law Enforcement Accountable for Constitutional Violations * Bivens Act would allow citizens to recover damages for constitutional violations by federal officials Constitutional Accountability Act would hold law enforcement agencies and police departments accountable for unconstitutional conduct by their officers Washington, D  more