The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Rushdi Food Industries is recalling their Mighty Sesame 10.9 Oz Organic Tahini (squeezable) with the specific expiration date of 3/28/23. This recall is due to potential Salmonella contamination. An image of a product label is attached. The recalled product was sold in Walmarts in Rhode Island, and […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Shortly after 1 pm today Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced his endorsement of candidate Gonzalo Cuervo for the next Mayor of Providence. Mayor Elorza was joined by former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, who had announced his endorsement of Cuervo earlier in the campaign, in a show of support from two leaders with […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Aug. 24, 2022): Onward We Learn, the college access nonprofit previously known as the College Crusade of Rhode Island, applauds today’s announcement by President Biden to forgive up to $10,000 of federal student loans and up to $20,000 for Pell Grant recipients. The president’s plan also extends the payment freeze once more until […]Read More
WASHINGTON (August 24, 2022) — “The decision by the Biden-Harris administration to provide up to $20,000 in student loan cancellation to Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 in student loan cancellation to other qualifying borrowers is a strong start. Borrowers earning $125,000 or less and those in households with joint tax filings earning under $250,000 will receive […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, the White House announced a targeted plan to offer up to $20,000 in student loan debt relief for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 in student loan debt relief for individuals who earn less than $125,000, and extend the pause on federal student loan payments through the end of 2022. U.S. Senator Jack Reed praised […]Read More
Newport, RI, — Today, State Senator Dawn Euer, who represents communities in Newport and Jamestown, endorsed James Diossa for General Treasurer. After leading the fight for marriage equality in Rhode Island, Senator Euer was first elected to the Senate in 2017. Senator Euer issued the following statement in support of James: I am proud to […]Read More
VOA News President Joe Biden on Wednesday praised the “extraordinary courage and dedication to freedom” of the Ukrainian people in fending off Russian fighters, six months into Moscow’s invasion, while demonstrating continued U.S. support for Kyiv’s forces with nearly $3 billion in new military aid. On Ukraine’s Independence Day marking 31 years since escaping Soviet […]Read More
President Joe Biden speaks with his grandson Beau Biden as First Lady Jill Biden waves and walks before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base on August 10, 2022 in Maryland. AP Photo. VOA News/Associated Press WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent “rebound” case, […]Read More
VOA News/Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Wednesday announced his long-awaited plan to deliver on his campaign promise to provide $10,000 in debt cancellation for millions of Americans — and up to $10,000 more for those with the greatest financial need. Borrowers who earn less than $125,000 a year, or families earning less than […]Read More
A journalist died on Monday after being shot inside his vehicle in southern Mexico, the Prosecutor’s Office reported. With his death, there are already 15 communicators who have been murdered in that country so far in 2022, considered the deadliest year for the Mexican press. The journalist Fredid Román, who was director and owner of […]Read More
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