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A coalition of 15 Democrat attorneys general, including Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, issued a joint statement on Wednesday pledging to protect access to gender-transition procedures, in direct opposition to a new executive order signed by President Donald Trump.

Trump’s executive order, issued on January 28, seeks to end federal funding for medical interventions such as puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgeries for minors, which it describes as “chemical and surgical mutilation.” The order also directs federal agencies to review and rescind policies that rely on guidelines from the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), which Trump’s administration claims lacks scientific integrity.

In their statement, the attorneys general slammed Trump’s order as an overreach, arguing that it misrepresents gender-transition treatments and falsely links them to “female genital mutilation.” They defended gender-transition procedures as “essential, life-saving medical treatment” and vowed to challenge any federal action restricting access in their jurisdictions.

“Health care decisions should be made by patients, families, and doctors, not by a politician trying to use his power to restrict your freedoms,” the statement read. The coalition also pointed to a recent court ruling that forced the federal government to resume funding that had been frozen under Trump’s administration, emphasizing that federal agencies “cannot pause, freeze, impede, block, cancel, or terminate” grants for gender-transition treatments.

The attorneys general who joined the statement represent California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Vermont, and Wisconsin.

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And just like that, they’re gone! Tickets for t

And just like that, they’re gone!

Tickets for the 2025 @newportfolkfest sold out in less than 60 seconds (closer to 1 second) on Wednesday afternoon—despite organizers not announcing a single performer.

The iconic festival, set to take place July 25-27 in Newport, R.I., has become known for its surprise guests and historic performances. Past years have featured unannounced appearances from legends like Paul Simon, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Beck, Jack White, and Roger Waters.

Fans hoping to secure tickets flooded the festival’s online system as soon as sales opened, only to find themselves shut out within seconds. Many took to social media to vent their frustration, while others immediately turned to resale platforms, where ticket prices skyrocketed to over $1,000 within minutes.

Festival organizers have yet to hint at this year’s lineup, but given Newport Folk’s reputation, attendees can likely expect big names, unexpected collaborations, and unforgettable moments.

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A pedestrian was seriously injured early Wednesday

A pedestrian was seriously injured early Wednesday morning after a driver suffered a suspected medical emergency and veered off the road, according to Newport police.

The crash happened around 6:30 a.m. on Connell Highway, when a 50-year-old woman from Middletown lost control of her vehicle and struck a 58-year-old Newport man walking on the adjacent bike path, authorities said.

Emergency responders arrived quickly and transported the pedestrian to Rhode Island Hospital, where he remains in serious condition. The driver was taken to Newport Hospital for evaluation and is listed as stable.

Police said no charges have been filed at this time as the investigation continues.
Traffic was temporarily impacted but has since returned to normal.

The Newport Police Department said the investigation is ongoing, and more details will be released as they become available.

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