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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5m

WATCH LIVE: The Tracking the Tropics team has the latest on Lorenzo and what we can expect as hurricane season enters its home stretch.

NHC continues to monitor Tropical Storm Lorenzo in Atlantic | Tracking the Tropics

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Little change is expected for Tropical Storm Lorenzo in the next few days, the National Hurricane Center said Tuesday. Located about 1,330 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands,…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 49m

The high-speed lanes on both I-195 East and West at the Exit 19 ramp in Dartmouth will be closed while federal investigators are on scene of the deadly plane crash.
Details: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/federal-investigators-to-visit-scene-of-deadly-plane-crash-in-dartmouth/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 1h

A Middletown couple is being remembered as people who always gave back to the community.

RI couple killed in Dartmouth plane crash known for community involvement

MIDDLETOWN, R.I. (WPRI) — A Middletown couple is being remembered as people who always gave back to the community. Thomas Perkins, 68, and Agatha Perkins, 66, died after a private plane crashed on …

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

Lay’s said it would be removing artificial colors and refreshing its logo, bag design and advertising to “showcase that every chip is rooted in real potatoes.”

Lay’s overhauls ingredients, redesigns chip bags in ‘largest’ rebrand in its 100-year history

The next time you walk down the chip aisle at your local grocery store, some bags may look a little different.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 2h

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.

Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content

Meta says teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won’t be able to change their settings without a parent’s permission.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 4h

That is the biggest first week in modern music history; at least, according to Luminate, the industry data and analytics company that began tracking sales in 1991.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ makes history by selling 4 million copies in first week

Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” has officially sold 4.002 million equivalent album units — which includes album sales and streaming activity — in its first week in the U…

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 4h

Today we would like to wish Melissa Sardelli a very happy birthday! Be sure to wish her a happy birthday below! 🎂

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 5h

Massachusetts State Police troopers remained at the crash site overnight to “ensure the integrity of the scene” until their arrival.

Federal investigators to visit scene of deadly plane crash in Dartmouth

The investigation continues into a deadly plane crash that happened Monday in Dartmouth.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 6h

With how easily accessible sports betting is, do you think it has more of a positive or negative effect on our society?
Let us know in our poll: https://www.wpri.com/connect/

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 13h

The fire marshal for the town of Lincoln who’s facing child pornography charges is no longer a licensed EMT. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/lincoln-fire-marshal-facing-child-porn-charges-surrenders-emt-license/

Lincoln fire marshal facing child porn charges surrenders EMT license

The fire marshal for the town of Lincoln who’s facing child pornography charges is no longer a licensed EMT, 12 News has learned.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 13h

Tempo USA has recalled more than 46,000 Ambiano electric pressure cookers due to a “serious burn hazard."

Details: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/burn-risk-prompts-recall-of-46000-pressure-cookers-sold-at-aldi/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 14h

Bitty & Beau’s Coffee, which will be opening its first Rhode Island location in Providence later this month, currently employs hundreds of people with intellectual disabilities across 11 states. https://www.wpri.com/business-news/inclusive-coffee-shop-to-open-in-providence/

Inclusive coffee shop to open in Providence

An inclusive coffee shop is coming to downtown Providence.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 15h

The principal of St. Peter School in Warwick has been placed on administrative leave after several teachers voluntarily resigned last week. https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/west-bay/st-peter-school-principal-placed-on-administrative-leave-after-teachers-resign/

St. Peter School principal placed on administrative leave after teachers resign

The principal of St. Peter School in Warwick has been placed on administrative leave after several teachers voluntarily resigned last week, 12 News has learned.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 15h

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini. The nation will be the second-smallest country by population to ever play in the tournament: https://www.wpri.com/sports/world-cup/cape-verde-qualifies-for-the-world-cup-for-the-first-time-after-beating-eswatini/

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 16h

While overdose-related deaths have been on the decline in Rhode Island since 2022, fentanyl is still driving a bulk of the deaths. Now, experts are sounding the alarm about the introduction of powerful veterinary sedatives into the illicit drug supply. @AlexandraLeslie.bsky.social reports.

RI seeing powerful veterinary sedatives in illicit drug supply

Testing found that powerful veterinary tranquilizers called xylazine and medetomidine have been detected in the illicit drug supply in Rhode Island and across the country.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 17h

A driver suffered multiple broken ribs, a collapsed lung and an internal brain bleed after an “on-track incident” at Seekonk Speedway on Saturday, according to a GoFundMe posted by a family friend.

Driver seriously hurt after ‘on-track incident’ at Seekonk Speedway

A driver was seriously hurt after an “on-track incident” at the Seekonk Speedway Saturday.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 18h

#ICYMI: On last week's Street Stories, Mike Montecalvo met up with the owner of a popular local food truck. His full story: https://www.wpri.com/news/street-stories/north-providence-man-fulfills-dream-by-opening-doughboy-food-truck/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 19h

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of a frozen spinach product because of possible listeria contamination: https://www.wpri.com/recalls-and-warnings/frozen-spinach-sold-nationwide-is-recalled/

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 19h

The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency is once again seeking development proposals for the long-dormant Apex building and the vacant storefronts that surround it.

Pawtucket seeks development proposals for Apex building, surrounding area

The Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency is once again seeking development proposals for the long-dormant Apex building and the vacant storefronts that surround it.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 20h

The Tennessee Titans fired head coach Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second season, leaving the team — which hosts Mike Vrabel's 4-2 Patriots on Sunday — without a clear interim coach.

Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 1-5 start to season

The Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second season, making him the first NFL head coach ousted this season.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 21h

We're still feeling the impacts from a coastal storm, but for how long? Catie has the details in her forecast starting at 4.
https://www.wpri.com/weather/pinpoint-weather-alerts/weather-alert-heavy-rain-strong-winds-continue-today/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 21h

Robert Delellis, who resigned from the Coventry Town Council less than a week after he was taken into custody by a Rhode Island State trooper who caught him driving 92 mph down I-95 South, pleaded not guilty to DUI on Friday.

Former Coventry councilor charged with DUI pleads not guilty

The former Coventry councilor charged with driving under the influence last month faced a judge Friday.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 21h

A man is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into a home in Somerset and assaulting an elderly resident last week.

Man accused of breaking into Somerset home, attacking elderly resident

A man is facing felony charges after allegedly breaking into a Somerset home and assaulting an elderly resident last week.

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WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 22h

We're following the story of this morning's deadly plane crash in Dartmouth. Coming up at 4, what 12 News learned from eyewitnesses who saw the crash and its aftermath.
Background: https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/plane-crashes-on-dartmouth-highway/

WPRI 12 @wpri12.bsky.social · 22h

The announcement of the Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has been delayed due to the ongoing government shutdown. When we can expect to find out the increase: ⤵️

When will we know the official Social Security COLA?

The government shutdown has delayed the release of pricing data which determines the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for retirees. When will we know it?

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