Lylah Alphonse
@lmalphonse.bsky.social
Editor: @globeri.bsky.social and @globenh.bsky.social
Talking: GBH, WPRI, RI PBS
Formerly: US News & World Report, Yahoo!
Alumna: Princeton Day, Syracuse University (@newhousesu.bsky.social)
Read more: Globe.com/RI and Globe.com/NH
Repost ≠ endorsment
Talking: GBH, WPRI, RI PBS
Formerly: US News & World Report, Yahoo!
Alumna: Princeton Day, Syracuse University (@newhousesu.bsky.social)
Read more: Globe.com/RI and Globe.com/NH
Repost ≠ endorsment
Scoop: Globe Rhode Island's @alexagagosz.bsky.social has the details here -- > www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/30/m...
Brown University reaches agreement with Trump administration to restore federal research funding - The Boston Globe
The deal settles three open investigations into the university, and does not require the Ivy League institution to admit any wrongdoing or make a payment to the federal government.
www.bostonglobe.com
July 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Scoop: Globe Rhode Island's @alexagagosz.bsky.social has the details here -- > www.bostonglobe.com/2025/07/30/m...
So proud of @globeri.bsky.social! Congrats to @amandamilkovits.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social @fitzprov.bsky.social @alexagagosz.bsky.social @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social @shurufu.bsky.social @stephmachado.bsky.social @chrisgavin.bsky.social @mariacap.bsky.social for 43 RI Press Association wins!
May 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
So proud of @globeri.bsky.social! Congrats to @amandamilkovits.bsky.social @danmcgowan.bsky.social @fitzprov.bsky.social @alexagagosz.bsky.social @carlosrmunoz.bsky.social @shurufu.bsky.social @stephmachado.bsky.social @chrisgavin.bsky.social @mariacap.bsky.social for 43 RI Press Association wins!
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WATCH: A special on-location of Newsmakers from Washington Superior Court to break down the criminal trial of Aaron Thomas.
I'm joined by @elisherman.bsky.social & @amandamilkovits.bsky.social
Huge h/t to videogrpahers Johnny Villella and Kyle Kane.
www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
I'm joined by @elisherman.bsky.social & @amandamilkovits.bsky.social
Huge h/t to videogrpahers Johnny Villella and Kyle Kane.
www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
Newsmakers 5/9/25: Key moments from Aaron Thomas trial
Tim White, Eli Sherman and the Boston Globe’s Amanda Milkovits were on location as the “naked fat test” trial of a former North Kingstown High School coach played out in court.
www.wpri.com
May 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
WATCH: A special on-location of Newsmakers from Washington Superior Court to break down the criminal trial of Aaron Thomas.
I'm joined by @elisherman.bsky.social & @amandamilkovits.bsky.social
Huge h/t to videogrpahers Johnny Villella and Kyle Kane.
www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
I'm joined by @elisherman.bsky.social & @amandamilkovits.bsky.social
Huge h/t to videogrpahers Johnny Villella and Kyle Kane.
www.wpri.com/news/newsmak...
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Aaron Thomas, former North Kingstown High basketball coach, is back on stand for 2nd day of cross-examination in the "naked fat tests."
Follow along here for live posts:
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Former RI high school basketball coach accused of "naked fat tests" says he saw no reason to stop.
Even as he lied when questioned about them. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/07/m...
Even as he lied when questioned about them. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/05/07/m...
Former R.I. high school basketball coach accused of ‘naked fat tests’ said he saw no reason to stop - The Boston Globe
“For 28 years, the program ran very smoothly,” Aaron Thomas said during cross-examination on Wednesday.
www.bostonglobe.com
May 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Aaron Thomas, former North Kingstown High basketball coach, is back on stand for 2nd day of cross-examination in the "naked fat tests."
Follow along here for live posts:
Follow along here for live posts:
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Thank you to all the guests who came to tonight’s Rhode Island Report Live. The full broadcast will be available Thursday at Globe.com/RI!
April 23, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Thank you to all the guests who came to tonight’s Rhode Island Report Live. The full broadcast will be available Thursday at Globe.com/RI!
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After his wife died of cancer, Scott Naso's in-laws wanted unsupervised visits with their granddaughter. He refused. Family court in Rhode Island ordered the visits anyway, and the toddler began to spiral. Who gets to decide what’s best for the child?
His wife died of cancer. Who gets to decide whether her parents can visit with his child? - The Boston Globe
The grandparents want the toddler to know her mother’s side of the family. The father thinks the visits are detrimental to his daughter.
www.bostonglobe.com
April 24, 2025 at 2:03 PM
After his wife died of cancer, Scott Naso's in-laws wanted unsupervised visits with their granddaughter. He refused. Family court in Rhode Island ordered the visits anyway, and the toddler began to spiral. Who gets to decide what’s best for the child?
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@bostonglobe.com: three pages on historic #handsoff rallies from Saturday. @providencejournal.bsky.social: zero. When does ProJo go to bed, on Thursdays?
April 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
@bostonglobe.com: three pages on historic #handsoff rallies from Saturday. @providencejournal.bsky.social: zero. When does ProJo go to bed, on Thursdays?
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Harrison Tuttle addresses protesters and leads a “Tax the rich!” chant in Kennedy Plaza. #TrumpMuskprotest
April 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Harrison Tuttle addresses protesters and leads a “Tax the rich!” chant in Kennedy Plaza. #TrumpMuskprotest
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Huge line going into downtown. #TrumpMuskprotest
April 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Huge line going into downtown. #TrumpMuskprotest
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Thousands of people are marching through the streets of Providence as part of the #HandsOff2025 anti-Trump protests
April 5, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Thousands of people are marching through the streets of Providence as part of the #HandsOff2025 anti-Trump protests
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Protest signs outside Hope High School in #PVD as part of the #HandsOff2025 anti-Trump protests
April 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Protest signs outside Hope High School in #PVD as part of the #HandsOff2025 anti-Trump protests
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I don't think I've seen a protest this large in Rhode Island before.
April 5, 2025 at 5:52 PM
I don't think I've seen a protest this large in Rhode Island before.
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A look from the City Hall steps in Providence of protesters in Kennedy Plaza this afternoon. The protest began at noon at Hope High School and marched to City Hall. #TrumpMuskProtest
April 5, 2025 at 7:04 PM
A look from the City Hall steps in Providence of protesters in Kennedy Plaza this afternoon. The protest began at noon at Hope High School and marched to City Hall. #TrumpMuskProtest
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Protest signs abundant.
April 5, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Protest signs abundant.
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Massive protest in Providence against Trump administration and Elon Musk.
April 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Massive protest in Providence against Trump administration and Elon Musk.
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If you work or recently worked for the federal government (or are otherwise engaged in politics) and have something you'd like to share anonymously, you can reach me on Signal here: tinyurl.com/3ex3wshr
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February 5, 2025 at 6:26 PM
If you work or recently worked for the federal government (or are otherwise engaged in politics) and have something you'd like to share anonymously, you can reach me on Signal here: tinyurl.com/3ex3wshr
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WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. aid workers around the world scrambled Wednesday to pack up households or take children out of school under a sudden Trump administration order that pulled almost all of them off the job and out of the field.
USAID workers scramble for answers after Trump pulls almost all of them off the job worldwide - The Boston Globe
The order all but shut down the six-decade mission of the US Agency for International Development, the federal government's primary agency for delivering humanitarian aid to other countries.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. aid workers around the world scrambled Wednesday to pack up households or take children out of school under a sudden Trump administration order that pulled almost all of them off the job and out of the field.
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NEW: The @rifoodbank.bsky.social is raising alarm about rising food insecurity as the organization is set to potentially get a $250K cut in Gov. McKee's proposed budget
"We’re very fearful about what’s coming" from Washington, the nonprofit's leader says
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/30/m...
"We’re very fearful about what’s coming" from Washington, the nonprofit's leader says
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/30/m...
As food insecurity rises, R.I. food bank is worried about funding cuts - The Boston Globe
The food bank is asking lawmakers to restore a proposed $250,000 cut in Governor McKee’s budget, especially in light of potential federal funding changes.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 30, 2025 at 8:28 PM
NEW: The @rifoodbank.bsky.social is raising alarm about rising food insecurity as the organization is set to potentially get a $250K cut in Gov. McKee's proposed budget
"We’re very fearful about what’s coming" from Washington, the nonprofit's leader says
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/30/m...
"We’re very fearful about what’s coming" from Washington, the nonprofit's leader says
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/30/m...
Not every Kennedy opposes RFK Jr. @danmcgowan.bsky.social of @globeri.bsky.social talks to former R.I. Congressman Patrick Kennedy about his controversial cousin, who is Trump's pick for HHS secretary --> www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
Not every Kennedy opposes RFK Jr.: Former R.I. congressman thinks his cousin is ‘the leader we need’ on addiction policy - The Boston Globe
Patrick Kennedy is painting a different – albeit only mildly convincing – picture of his cousin, who is Trump’s nominee for secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
www.bostonglobe.com
January 29, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Not every Kennedy opposes RFK Jr. @danmcgowan.bsky.social of @globeri.bsky.social talks to former R.I. Congressman Patrick Kennedy about his controversial cousin, who is Trump's pick for HHS secretary --> www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
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The RI Senate votes down resolution congratulating
President Trump
Here’s the text, which was read aloud:
webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...
President Trump
Here’s the text, which was read aloud:
webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...
January 28, 2025 at 10:28 PM
The RI Senate votes down resolution congratulating
President Trump
Here’s the text, which was read aloud:
webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...
President Trump
Here’s the text, which was read aloud:
webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText/Bil...
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While a memo from the Trump administration said programs such as Head Start would not be affected, Children’s Friend in RI, a Head Start program, said they were unable to draw down federal funds to make payroll this week
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
‘Complete chaos’: Trump’s funding freeze sends R.I. nonprofits scrambling - The Boston Globe
Rhode Island’s governor said state agencies were reviewing Trump’s order to understand the full potential impact. A federal judge temporarily paused the freeze, but some organizations were unable to a...
www.bostonglobe.com
January 28, 2025 at 11:43 PM
While a memo from the Trump administration said programs such as Head Start would not be affected, Children’s Friend in RI, a Head Start program, said they were unable to draw down federal funds to make payroll this week
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/28/m...
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The analogy I can't shake right now...it's like someone from first class stepping into a cockpit mid-flight, turning all of the switches off despite not knowing what any of them do, and then seeming surprised when the plane starts to nosedive.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/f...
As some Medicaid sites freeze up, White House acts to clarify pause on grants and programs
The White House Office of Management and Budget says its program freeze is limited, but states report widespread disruption in online Medicaid portals.
www.statnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The analogy I can't shake right now...it's like someone from first class stepping into a cockpit mid-flight, turning all of the switches off despite not knowing what any of them do, and then seeming surprised when the plane starts to nosedive.
www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/f...
www.statnews.com/2025/01/28/f...
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Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
January 28, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Today’s show was my last at CNN. My closing message: It’s never a good time to bow down to a tyrant… don’t give in to the lies. Don’t give in to fear. Hold on to the truth… and hope.
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Fast facts on federal 💰💰 in RI
37% of the $13.96b state budget is federally funded (or $5.067b) in the current fiscal year
Over half of federal funds goes to Medicaid (56% or $2.8b)
Other big federal pots are SNAP ($360m) and highway ($347m)
h/t RI House Fiscal Office
37% of the $13.96b state budget is federally funded (or $5.067b) in the current fiscal year
Over half of federal funds goes to Medicaid (56% or $2.8b)
Other big federal pots are SNAP ($360m) and highway ($347m)
h/t RI House Fiscal Office
January 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Fast facts on federal 💰💰 in RI
37% of the $13.96b state budget is federally funded (or $5.067b) in the current fiscal year
Over half of federal funds goes to Medicaid (56% or $2.8b)
Other big federal pots are SNAP ($360m) and highway ($347m)
h/t RI House Fiscal Office
37% of the $13.96b state budget is federally funded (or $5.067b) in the current fiscal year
Over half of federal funds goes to Medicaid (56% or $2.8b)
Other big federal pots are SNAP ($360m) and highway ($347m)
h/t RI House Fiscal Office