News in Providence
‘Fool me once…’ Lawyers argue Kennedy Center should not meet same fate as the East Wing
Lawyers made arguments in hearings for two separate lawsuits against President Trump and the Kennedy Center's board this week. Both lawsuits want to halt plans to close the performing arts venue for two years for renovations.
U.K. calls antisemitism an emergency after arson and stabbing attacks on Jewish people
The British government pledged to increase security for Jewish communities after a string of arson attacks and a double stabbing. But members of the community lashed out at the government.
How South Asian representation in gaming is growing
Representation is growing in part through stars and developers from the diaspora. PlayStation's Saros, out this week starring the British actor Rahul Kohli, is poised to be a hit.
Amy Grant has learned not to get hung up on comparisons to her younger self
Get your tickets for Wild Card live in Los Angeles with special guest Tracee Ellis Ross on May 7! After decades of releasing new albums every few years, Amy Grant went mostly quiet for the past decade. In the time since her last album of original songs in 2013, she’s survived…
To catch colorectal cancer early, advocates push to make ‘poop talk’ OK
It's a very treatable form of cancer if caught early, yet younger adults rarely get screened. Patient advocates want more people to talk to their doctors about risk factors and number 2.
After lackluster tour turnout, Turning Point wraps things up with excited crowd in Idaho
The final stop on Turning Point USA's college campus tour at the University of Idaho seemed more like the organization's previous events, with audience member debates and an energetic, young crowd.
Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress
By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.
Mirroring Gaza, Israel is destroying towns and villages in southern Lebanon
In southern Lebanon, towns near the border with Israel have been largely destroyed by Israeli demolitions and strikes. Israel says it has been attacking Hezbollah infrastructure, but civilian infrastructure has also been significantly affected.
These fans are boycotting the World Cup. Will they make it a bust?
Some fans in the U.S. and around the world are unhappy with World Cup ticket prices — and U.S. immigration policies. So they're deciding not to come, raising concerns across the travel industry.
The Iraq vet redefining mindfulness, one bourbon at a time
Like many vets, it took Fred Minnick time to find the best way to cope with what he would learn was PTSD. For Minnick, sense and peace came with bourbon — and "taste mindfulness."
The U.S. economy shows resilience despite the war with Iran
The U.S. economy revved up in the first three months of the year, despite a spike in energy prices caused by the war with Iran.
Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete
Activists sailing on dozens of boats attempting to break Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver aid say Israeli forces intercepted them, detaining the crews while the flotilla was sailing near the Greek island of Crete.