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Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline since the FBI began estimating crime in 1936. The decline was broad, with robbery dropping 18.5%, aggravated assault falling 7.2%, and property crime also declining sharply by 12.4%.

Violent crime in the United States fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline since 1936. The murder and nonnegligent manslaughter rate dropped 18.1%, tying the lowest recorded rate since national estimates began. Property crimes also saw sharp declines, with burglary dropping 15.8% and motor vehicle theft falling 22.7%.

Dozens of cities and counties are suing fire truck manufacturers, alleging conspiracy to suppress supply, raise prices, and delay deliveries. The lawsuits target major companies like REV Group Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, and Rosenbauer Group for alleged anti-trust violations. Fire departments across the nation report struggling with soaring costs and multi-year wait times for essential equipment.

Violent crime in the U.S. fell by an estimated 9.3% in 2025, marking the largest year-to-year decline since 1936. The estimated murder rate also dropped significantly, while property crimes experienced sharp declines, including motor vehicle theft and burglary.

Dozens of cities and fire departments are suing major manufacturers, including REV Group Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, and Rosenbauer Group, alleging conspiracy that has suppressed the supply of fire trucks, resulting in soaring costs and years-long delivery delays. The lawsuits, filed as antitrust class action cases, claim these companies have inflated prices and controlled a significant portion of the U.S. market. These municipalities report struggling with unreliable equipment and unexpected pricing issues.

Dozens of cities, counties, and fire departments across the nation are suing fire truck manufacturers over skyrocketing costs, alleged anti-trust conspiracies, and years-long delivery delays. The lawsuits were rolled up into a trio of antitrust class action lawsuits in a Wisconsin district court against REV Group Inc., Oshkosh Corporation, and Rosenbauer Group. Fire engine prices have nearly doubled since 2020, raising concerns among departments that struggle to maintain operational capacity.

Dozens of cities and counties have filed class action lawsuits against fire truck manufacturers, alleging that the companies conspired to suppress supply, raise prices, and extend delivery times. Plaintiffs claim the three largest manufacturers control a significant portion of the U.S. market, leading to price hikes—with costs nearly doubling since 2020—and wait times reaching several years. These lawsuit claims were rolled up into an antitrust class action in a Wisconsin district court.

Democratic lawmakers nationwide proposed nearly 250 state bills seeking to limit federal immigration enforcement efforts, reflecting a growing embrace of federalism. These measures, which include protections in sensitive places like schools and hospitals, address ramped up enforcement efforts during President Donald Trump’s second term. However, some attempts have faced Republican opposition and White House challenges, while even Democratic governors have vetoed related legislation.

Democratic lawmakers proposed nearly 250 bills across 32 states seeking to limit federal immigration enforcement efforts and push back against perceived federal overreach. While many of these measures have faced opposition from White House challenges and governor vetoes, the movement emphasizes using federalism as a tool for state protection. Lawmakers are attempting to protect people in sensitive locations such as schools and hospitals.

The article highlights five recommended late summer trips scheduled for 2026. Potential destinations mentioned range geographically, including Utah, which is noted for its red-rock landscapes, and Rhode Island, known for its historic waterfront.

A man charged in a sweeping federal investigation into an alleged northwest Indiana mob-linked gambling operation is facing new felony charges in Rhode Island. These charges have prompted a federal judge to reconsider whether he should remain free while awaiting trial.

CVS Health reported second-quarter profit of $2.98 billion with adjusted earnings of $2.58 per share, exceeding Wall Street expectations of $1.87 per share. The company also reported revenue of $106.1 billion, surpassing forecasts of $100.18 billion, and provided a full-year earnings guidance of $7.90 to $8.10 per share.

Federal Judge Richard Stearns denied 25 states' request to block Medicaid work requirements, upholding a Jan 1 deadline set by Congress. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act mandates states to require Medicaid recipients to work or engage in activities for 80 hours monthly, with states arguing the new 'medically frail' exemption is too narrow.

The article discusses the historical origins of the phrase 'born free and equal' in the Declaration of Independence and its adoption in state constitutions like Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. It highlights how six states in 1791 included similar language, while noting contradictions such as Virginia's clause protecting slavery.

A federal judge denied 25 states' request to block new Medicaid work requirements, enforcing a Jan. 1 deadline for implementation. The rule mandates Medicaid recipients in 42 states to work, attend school, or volunteer 80 hours monthly, with exemptions for those deemed 'medically frail' under federal guidance.

Connecticut, Minnesota, and Rhode Island have expanded their state student loan programs in response to new federal borrowing caps. These programs offer alternatives to federal loans but may involve trade-offs for borrowers.

Gas prices in 20 U.S. states rose the most in July, with Indiana experiencing the largest increase at 14%. The national average remained above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing US-Israeli war with Iran, which began in late February. Four states (Alaska, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii) saw slight price declines.

A federal judge denied 25 Democratic-led states' request to pause Medicaid work requirements, which mandate 80 hours of monthly work, education, or volunteering for Medicaid recipients. The ruling upholds a Jan. 1 deadline set by Congress for states to implement the requirements, part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A federal judge denied 25 states' request to block Medicaid work requirements, requiring states to meet a Jan. 1 deadline to implement rules mandating 80 hours of monthly work, school, or volunteer activity for Medicaid coverage. The states argued new federal guidance narrowed exemptions for medically frail individuals, but the judge found no justification for halting the rule.

A Rhode Island man, whose 2007 birth was declared a 'miracle' by Pope Leo XIV after being dead for over an hour before his heart restarted without medical intervention, has been arrested for a double shooting. The arrest connects the individual to the recent violent incident.

A former doctor working under the alias Richard Graydon was discovered to be a fugitive who had been employed in the biotech industry and by pharmaceutical companies for two decades. His fabricated CV, which included achievements in cancer drug development, was not thoroughly vetted by the companies.

The Massachusetts Senate passed S-3116 to increase primary care spending from under 7% to 15% of health care dollars by 2028. The author, former Rhode Island health insurance commissioner, argues this shift is critical for improving access and equity, citing past success in Rhode Island where primary care spending was increased without raising premiums.

A 19-year-old Hampton teenager, Tyquan Johnson, whose newborn survival was recognized as a miracle by the Catholic Church, is now wanted by Newport police in Rhode Island in connection with a double shooting.

The U.S. death rate fell to a historic low in 2025, with states like New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York seeing significant drops in death rates since 2015. Experts attribute improvements to expanded healthcare access, traffic safety measures, and reduced gun violence, though the Trump administration's proposed cuts to Medicaid and rural hospitals threaten these gains.

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has joined a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s halt of onshore wind projects, which has stalled over 155 projects due to the Department of Defense refusing to conduct national security reviews. The states argue the federal government has unlawfully blocked renewable energy development without providing a reasonable explanation.

The national death rate in the U.S. fell to a historic low in 2025, with Northeastern states like New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York experiencing the largest declines since 2015. The drop is attributed to reduced rates of drug overdoses, gun homicides, and traffic accidents, alongside long-term healthcare expansion efforts. However, the Trump administration's proposed cuts to Medicaid and rural hospital funding threaten to undermine these gains.

More than 24 states sued the Trump administration for requiring compliance with election and immigration policies to receive disaster funding, arguing the conditions violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution's spending clause. The lawsuit challenges Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies that allow funding termination for noncompliance, with states facing potential losses of billions in aid.

Over 24 states sued the Trump administration for imposing conditions on disaster funding that require compliance with election and immigration policies. The lawsuit challenges Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Homeland Security policies, arguing they violate the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution’s spending clause by threatening to withhold critical funds.

More than 24 states sued the Trump administration for requiring compliance with election and immigration conditions to receive disaster funding. The lawsuit challenges policies that allow the administration to terminate grants at will and mandates changes to election systems, citing violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the Constitution’s spending clause.

The U.S. national death rate fell to a historic low in 2025, with Northeastern states like New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York seeing significant drops in death rates between 2015 and 2025. These declines are attributed to healthcare expansion, reduced firearm deaths, and lower traffic accident rates, though some experts warn that recent policy shifts threatening Medicaid and rural hospitals could undermine progress.

The U.S. death rate reached a historic low in 2025, with Northeastern states like New Jersey, Rhode Island, and New York experiencing the largest declines since 2015. Experts attribute these drops to healthcare expansion, reduced traffic accidents, and lower firearm deaths, though federal efforts to cut Medicaid and rural hospital funding threaten future progress.

The U.S. death rate fell to a historic low in 2025, with Northeastern states like New Jersey and Massachusetts seeing significant drops due to healthcare expansion, traffic safety, and gun violence measures. However, federal efforts to cut Medicaid and rural hospital funding threaten these gains.

Chick-fil-A reported a potential data breach that may have exposed personal information of New York residents. The company also indicated that residents of eight other states might have had their sensitive data accessed without permission.

Severely ill prisoners granted compassionate release in Hawai‘i remain incarcerated due to long-term care facilities refusing them, citing criminal backgrounds. Similar issues occur nationwide, with facilities avoiding parolees over Medicaid reimbursement risks under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

A fugitive, Ronald Fischer, who was convicted of sexual assault and disappeared in 2005, was arrested after living under the alias Richard Graydon. He was tracked on a sailboat and is linked to Immix Biopharma as a chief medical officer under the alias.

Ronald L. Fischer, a fugitive from Rhode Island, was captured after more than 20 years on the run.

Ronald L. Fischer, a Rhode Island man, fled his 2005 rape trial and was arrested in New York after over 20 years on the run. Authorities found him on a sailboat in the East River.

Ronald L. Fischer, a fugitive featured on 'America's Most Wanted,' was captured after 21 years on the run. He fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial for first-degree sexual assault in 2005.

A Rhode Island fugitive who had been on the run for 20 years and was featured on 'America's Most Wanted' was captured by US Marshals on his sailboat off the coast of New York.

Kirk and Jacob McKinney started a multimillion-dollar junk removal business called Junk Teens with $8,000, using a $4,000 pickup truck and focusing on speed, pricing, and branding. The business, now expanding across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, is projected to exceed $5 million in revenue with 25 employees.