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Video shows deer jumping through bus windshield in R.I.

Three passengers on the bus were injured, and the animal did not survive the incident Monday.

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This season is bittersweet for the Mr. Lemon family
On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Janice, Colleen, and Joe Rao talk about the love that their mother, “Mama Lemon,” poured into the Providence lemonade stand, which opened 50 years ago.

RI POLITICS
R.I. won’t double paid family leave but revised bill will boost it from 6 to 8 weeks
Senate Majority Whip Lawson said she is disappointed by House amendments but said, “The revised bill still makes needed progress.”

COURTS
Owner of 2 safety-net hospitals in R.I. ordered to pay $17m within 10 days
If Prospect Medical Holdings fails to comply with the court order, “we will pursue all available and appropriate remedies,” said Attorney General Peter F. Neronha’s spokesman Timothy Rondeau.

HEALTH
Johnson & Johnson settlement includes $14.5m for Mass., $6m for N.H., nearly $7m for R.I.
The awards are part of a $700 million nationwide settlement over the company’s talcum powder products.

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US Senator Reed says Netanyahu should step down
“I think there are more able people who would be dedicated more exclusively to the best interest of Israel than Netanyahu,” Reed said during the wide-ranging interview.

Colonel Oscar Perez on his first year as Providence police chiefDo we still need police officers in Rhode Island schools?Infants, toddlers face long wait for crucial Early Intervention services in R.I.The device debate: Fed up, some schools are banning cell phonesProvidence’s ‘Superman’ building could need more public funding, R.I. housing secretary says

Globe Magazine
In New England, a tree-killing worm may spell the end of autumn’s yellow hues
As a parasite infects beech forests in the Eastern United States, including Rhode Island, a team of researchers is trying to fight back — before it’s too late.

HEALTH
A top inhaler for children was discontinued. Families and doctors are scrambling to fill the gap.
Some pediatricians say they’ve seen an increase in asthma-related hospitalizations and deaths. Families are facing drug shortages and increased costs as they try to get the inhalers their children need.

EDUCATION
Providence set to boost funds for public schools after superintendent accuses mayor of ‘shortchanging’ kids
The proposed $2.5 million increase is less than what the district has claimed it needs to balance the school budget and avoid more layoffs.

RI POLITICS
R.I. public records law overhaul fails in face of McKee administration opposition
“It was an uphill climb because the administration came out in force, with very little basis,” Senator Louis DiPalma said, vowing to renew the push to revamp the Access to Public Records Act next year.

RHODE MAP
⚾ Congressman Amo won’t be running (the bases)
US Representative Gabe Amo said he'll be cheering on his team on from the dugout at tonight's Congressional Baseball Game at Nationals Park. He had hoped to be the first member of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation to play in the big game in several decades.

Forecast | Ken MahanWarmer air funnels into the Boston area on Thursday. But first a little morning cool.
It gets even hotter on Friday but with gusty winds and severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

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Celebrating Pride Month in Rhode Island? Here’s what you need to know.
June’s arrival marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and spirit. Lots of festivities will be happening around the Ocean State. We’ve compiled some highlights.

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No ‘calamari comeback’? The R.I. chef from Democrats’ 2020 convention roll call says he’s a Trump supporter.

Iggy’s Boardwalk Executive Chef John Bordieri stood, wordlessly, clad in black, holding a platter of sautéed squid during a video roll call of states that formally made Joe Biden the party’s presidential nominee in 2020.

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R.I. Life Science Hub picks interim president

Patrice Milos, who has 30 years of experience in the life science industry and was a founding member of RI Bio, will make $25,000 a month as the board searches for a permanent CEO.

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A recent MFA graduate from the Rhode Island School of Design, Irene Chung, delves into the complicated relationship women often have with food, a subject she grappled with herself.

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Tasting notes from the 2024 James Beard awards in Chicago

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Nicole Verdi is a new rising star in Rhode Island politics

The 34-year-old attorney has spurned chances to run for Providence City Council and the state legislature, and is viewed as a potential contender for mayor or statewide office in the not-too-distant future.

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Connecticut and Maine restaurants take home honors at the 33rd annual James Beard awards

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R.I. leaders unveil bill to change bank tax, as sought by Citizens Bank

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Video shows deer jumping through bus windshield in R.I.

PODCASTThis season is bittersweet for the Mr. Lemon familyOn the Rhode Island Report podcast, Janice, Colleen, and Joe Rao talk about the love that their mother, “Mama Lemon,” poured into the Providence lemonade stand, which opened 50 years ago.

RI POLITICSR.I. won’t double paid family leave but revised bill will boost it from 6 to 8 weeksSenate Majority Whip Lawson said she is disappointed by House amendments but said, “The revised bill still makes needed progress.”

COURTSOwner of 2 safety-net hospitals in R.I. ordered to pay $17m within 10 daysIf Prospect Medical Holdings fails to comply with the court order, “we will pursue all available and appropriate remedies,” said Attorney General Peter F. Neronha’s spokesman Timothy Rondeau.

HEALTHJohnson & Johnson settlement includes $14.5m for Mass., $6m for N.H., nearly $7m for R.I.The awards are part of a $700 million nationwide settlement over the company’s talcum powder products.

GLOBE RI + RI PBSUS Senator Reed says Netanyahu should step down“I think there are more able people who would be dedicated more exclusively to the best interest of Israel than Netanyahu,” Reed said during the wide-ranging interview.

Globe MagazineIn New England, a tree-killing worm may spell the end of autumn’s yellow huesAs a parasite infects beech forests in the Eastern United States, including Rhode Island, a team of researchers is trying to fight back — before it’s too late.

EDUCATIONProvidence set to boost funds for public schools after superintendent accuses mayor of ‘shortchanging’ kidsThe proposed $2.5 million increase is less than what the district has claimed it needs to balance the school budget and avoid more layoffs.

RI POLITICSR.I. public records law overhaul fails in face of McKee administration opposition“It was an uphill climb because the administration came out in force, with very little basis,” Senator Louis DiPalma said, vowing to renew the push to revamp the Access to Public Records Act next year.

Forecast | Ken MahanWarmer air funnels into the Boston area on Thursday. But first a little morning cool.It gets even hotter on Friday but with gusty winds and severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

THINGS TO DOCelebrating Pride Month in Rhode Island? Here’s what you need to know.June’s arrival marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time to celebrate LGBTQ+ rights and spirit. Lots of festivities will be happening around the Ocean State. We’ve compiled some highlights.