URI professor earns 2026 Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets...
RACHEL AFIA ANSONG, an assistant professor of Africana studies at the University of Rhode Island, was recently presented the 2026 Sillerman First Book Prize...
Before disaster, prep for a time without your phone
In the span of a week in August, powerful storms and deadly flooding knocked out power to a half-million people across the Midwest; Tropical...
You’ve got to praise just to make it today
A CEO once noticed a particularly fine achievement by another CEO. He thought he would write a letter of congratulations immediately, but he didn’t....
Davies student earns national gold medal in first aid and CPR...
ARIANNE CHARLES, a North Providence student at William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School in Lincoln, won the national gold medal in...
To Savor: Wines that offer a great chill experience
I have had the pleasure of visiting vineyards in various countries, which has allowed me to taste many unique and interesting wines. While visiting...
The key to reducing air pollution: Stop idling.
A bus company that left its buses’ engines running while parked in Boston neighborhoods has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $5.6 million...
Dealing with laziness
A business owner carefully observed a new employee for the first 30 days. The employee displayed a less-than-enthusiastic work ethic. Unable to restrain herself...
Abolish paper checks? Not going to happen anytime soon
Germany is getting rid of paper checks at the end of 2027. Australia is bidding them farewell by 2030. U.S. President Donald Trump followed...
Food costs are high; will relief ever come?
From tomatoes and berries to lettuce and peppers, shoppers are feeling sticker shock in the produce aisle.
Recent headlines have focused in particular on soaring...
How to break bad habits for good
A friend of mine said his wife has the worst habit of staying up until one or two o’clock in the morning, and he...
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