Lylah M. Alphonse

Editor: @Globe_RI and @Globe_NH Talking: @GBH @rhodeislandpbs Teaching: @NU_CAMD Formerly: @usnews @Yahoo Alumna: @NewhouseSU @PDSPanthers Opinions: mine

[Lylah M. Alphonse @WriteEditRepeat]

So proud of my team! Congrats to @Globe_RI for winning 43 editorial awards, including 18 first place finishes, in the @RIPressAssn’s editorial contest! @DanMcGowan @AmandaMilkovits @FitzProv @AlexaGagosz @chris_m_gavin @StephMachado @ReadCarlos @mariacap @shurufu

[Boston Globe Rhode Island @Globe_RI]

Rhode Island State Police have arrested eight people amid an investigation into the alleged sex trafficking and exploitation of a 14-year-old teen, authorities said.

https://t.co/UJSR8VX3Yf

[Steven Porter @reporterporter]

Anthony DiLorenzo, who just filed his candidacy in the GOP primary for #NH01, when asked by WMUR’s Adam Sexton whether he is “the MAGA candidate” in this race:

[Juliet Eilperin @eilperin]

SCOOP: Trump officials are diverting roughly $90 million in national parks entry fees to pay for the president’s July 4th plans, including a massive fireworks display. By @jakespring @ddiamond and @NaemaAhmed https://t.co/Oy1OqmYdZO

[Jason Ukman @JasonUkman]

In 2020, NIH funded a network of 10 centers intended to “expand knowledge on re-emerging and emerging infectious diseases” — the kind of niche work that could be helpful in the face of an Ebola outbreak. In 2025, their federal grants were terminated.

https://t.co/YrRaE0uSPw

[Steph Machado @StephMachado]

NEW: Incumbent Mayor Brett Smiley and challenger Rep. David Morales faced off in our studio for their first debate in the Democratic primary. They faced Qs on housing, immigration, snow, pensions and more, and sparred on their records. Listen now 🎧

https://t.co/k9EfIQBBxl

[Cristina Silva @cristymsilva]

Trump library says no Twitter DMs can be found, despite evidence he sent them https://t.co/jHdYJcMrod

[Steph Machado @StephMachado]

Get the🍿 ready

We taped the first head-to-head Democratic primary debate between @PVDMayor and @DavidMoralesPVD in our studio and you can hear it tomorrow morning on the Rhode Island Report podcast

Subscribe now (it's free!): https://t.co/wkSJqq059f…

📸Photos by Finn Gomez

[Tulane Football @GreenWaveFB]

We mourn the passing of Deontavis Cooper, who was set to join our program this week.

We extend our sincere condolences to his family, friends, coaches, teammates, and all who held him close. May you find comfort and strength during this challenging moment.

🔗: https://t.co/CbZ1JDRxW5

[Cuneyt Dil @cuneytdil]

National Guard didn't reduce D.C. violent crime, report says https://t.co/nykexL3cHF

[Boston Globe Rhode Island @Globe_RI]

The Croft School’s Jamaica Plain and Providence locations have failed to attract buyers as the parent company behind the beleaguered private, for-profit schools plans to file for bankruptcy as soon as this week, according to the schools’ Board of Managers.
https://t.co/wW1aEazJMI

[Steph Machado @StephMachado]

This raises the proposed cap to 28 charters instead of 25. (RI currently has 24 charters with a cap of 35)

[Carlos R Munoz @ReadCarlos]

Unpermitted drones could be destroyed if they fly in certain areas during 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to FAA. https://t.co/CstggdGCH8

[Tara Blume @tcblume]

Science gasps for breath. They are removing all the ocean monitors to understand changes in currents and climate, and the excuse is a master class in obfuscation & double speak . (1/2) https://t.co/vs782YbcI3

[Christopher Gavin @chris_m_gavin]

The Croft School’s Jamaica Plain and Providence locations have failed to attract buyers as the parent company behind the beleaguered private, for-profit schools plans to file for bankruptcy, as soon as this week, according to the schools’ Board of Managers
https://t.co/DdOJhviEOL

[NASA Space Alerts @NASASpaceAlerts]

UPDATE: @NASA can confirm a fireball over New England at 2:06 p.m. EDT on Saturday, May 30, 2026. The meteor was about 5 feet (1.6 meters) in diameter with a mass of 5.6 metric tons and entered Earth’s atmosphere at roughly 42,000 mph.

The meteor traveled through the atmosphere from northwest to southeast for 26 miles before breaking up at an altitude of 31 miles and producing a meteorite fall into Cape Cod Bay.

Based on the latest data, the energy released at breakup is estimated to be equivalent to about 230 tons of TNT, which accounts for the sonic boom.

Have questions? Check out our fireball FAQs: https://t.co/HyyRIGmeoI

[Jackie Kucinich @JFKucinich]

Congrats to @kellygarrity3 on the launch of The Scrum, her new newsletter about all things Massachusetts politics! First edition here: https://t.co/MGit3se8xS...

Sign up here: https://t.co/rp1S1OqTsJ...

[Asher Lehrer-Small @small_asher]

After Uvalde, Texas undertook an ambitious effort to station a police officer at every school.

Since then, students have been tackled, pepper sprayed and Tasered. Many episodes began over minor infractions like breaking dress code or vaping.

Our report: https://t.co/kSJ6lFudqo

[Boston Globe Rhode Island @Globe_RI]

At Food Club Live, restaurateurs, chefs, and patrons came out to listen to the industry leaders creating the concepts people can’t stop talking about.

https://t.co/tCdwFY7YMM

[Josh Marshall @joshtpm]

In effect, this means Trump and his family never have to pay taxes again. Quite literally. Curious how this agreement would stand up in court since it was an agreement Trump signed with himself.

[Dan McGowan @DanMcGowan]

My latest column: A devastating poll for Governor McKee. https://t.co/BgnU0DFkhQ