Drivers still afraid to ride in self-driving car Automakers may already hold the key to improving public acceptance of self-driving cars: fine-tuning existing vehicle technology. AAA’s annual automated vehicle survey finds that only 22% of people feel manufacturers should focus on developing self-driving vehicles. The majority of drivers (80%) say they want current vehicle safety systems, like automatic emergency […]Read More
By VOA News The U.S. space agency NASA said the experimental Mars helicopter Ingenuity, after three successful flights, failed to respond to commands to lift off for a fourth flight Thursday. Scientists with the Ingenuity team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in southern California say a software problem similar to one that delayed the experimental […]Read More
Participants can enter to win a dream trip for two worth $10,000 WARWICK, RI – T. F. Green Airport (PVD) is again in the running for the best domestic airport in Travel + Leisure (T+L) 2021 World’s Best Awards survey, which runs through May 10, 2021. Rhode Islanders and all fans of T. F. Green Airport […]Read More
Tesla Model Y Takes Top Honors – Majority of Winners are Eco-Friendly According to AAA, driver interest in advanced safety technology is high. When asked which of these systems they want in their next vehicle, two-thirds (67%) of drivers say Automatic Emergency Braking, followed by Reverse Automatic Emergency Braking (63%) and Lane Keeping Assistance (61%). […]Read More
The public art experience will hold its final showing on April 29 at 6 p.m. in downtown New Bedford On Thursday, April 29 from 6 to 9 p.m., the UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA) will host the finale of the 13-week CVPA Star Series in downtown New Bedford. The 3-hour program […]Read More
By Columbus Mavhunga HARARE, ZIMBABWE – Zimbabwean sculptor David Ngwerume is gaining attention for works inspired by the coronavirus pandemic. One of his collections urges people to get vaccinated. Another reminds people to take health measures, as he hammers home a message to curb the spread of the virus. Ngwerume’s latest piece is “Michael Jackson,” named […]Read More
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Woonsocket Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt announced that the City’s annual Easter Egg Hunt event will be returning this year as a festive, interactive, COVID-19 vigilant, drive-thru eggs-travaganza that promises to be fun for all. The 2021 Easter Egg event is scheduled for Saturday, March 27th at the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex from 11 am […]Read More
National informational webinar to review application process on March 30 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal today in anticipation of opening applications for the much-anticipated critical economic relief program on Thursday, April 8, 2021. “Help is here for venue operators hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. […]Read More
Federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration funds to help DEM conserve open spaces and nature & maintain outdoor recreational areas across RI WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) announced that the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is awarding the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) two grants […]Read More
401Gives: Rhode Island’s Largest, Single Day of Giving in Support of Local Nonprofits Returns April 1st with Ambitious $1.5 Million Goal Powered by United Way, last year’s first-ever effort raised $1.3 million for nearly 400 R.I. orgs Providence, R.I. (March 3, 2021) In 4 weeks, Rhode Islanders will have the opportunity to support any of more than […]Read More
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