Friend of the court: Therapy dogs get trial run in R.I. courthouses The Rhode Island judiciary began working with Windwalker Professional Pet Assisted Therapy to bring therapy dogs into the McGrath Judicial Complex in South Kingstown at the urging of Family Court Magistrate Paul T. Jones Jr. and his wife, Linda, both of whom sit on the Windwalker advisory board. More
From a taste of summer last weekend to a winter storm next weekend PROVIDENCE -- After last weekend's temperature touched 70 degrees and broke records, this weekend could bring a snow storm to Southern New England."There is potential for significant accumulating snowfall across southern New England," the National Weather Service says in its forecast discussion. More
Airline employee took woman's number from her bag tag, then followed her on a flight, lawsuit says Ashley Barno was in a boarding area at San Diego International Airport, awaiting a Chicago-bound flight, when a message from an unfamiliar number flashed across her phone, saying hello and asking how she was doing. The person then added, "Btw I must tell you that you are gorgeous!" Barno thanked the sender for the flattery and asked again for his name. More
U.S. had early warning about Iran's missile strikes on bases in Iraq AIN AL-ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — American troops were informed of an impending missile barrage hours before their air base in Iraq was struck by Iran, U.S. military officials said Monday, days after the attack that marked a major escalation between the longtime foes.At 11 p.m. More
Maps of northern lights forecast show where millions in U.S. could see aurora borealis this weekend Americans were being treated to a show of the northern lights this weekend from a powerful geomagnetic storm heading toward Earth. 05/11/2024 - 1:54 pm | View Link
How to Observe the Northern Lights This Weekend The Northeast is likely to be overcast because of a cloud system that could stretch from the Midwest and center over Pennsylvania. Cloud coverage might also extend as far as Maine, with the potential ... 05/10/2024 - 11:09 am | View Link
Chemist explores the real-world science of Star Wars A professor at the University of Warwick is exploring the chemistry of the galaxy far, far away this Star Wars Day, May the 4th. 05/3/2024 - 4:25 am | View Link
Sea off New England had one of its hottest years in 2023, part of a worldwide trend The sea off New England, already warming faster than most of the world’s oceans, had one of its hottest years on record in 2023. 04/29/2024 - 6:34 am | View Link
R.I. to receive $49M in EPA funds for solar panel expansion, access Other New England states awarded funds through the competitive program include $156.1 million to the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, $62.5 million apiece to the Connecticut ... 04/22/2024 - 12:59 pm | View Link