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Last update: 3 hours agoNew Restaurant Buzz: PopUp Bagels is opening its first Rhode Island location at Garden City Center in Cranston on May 29, bringing its “hot whole bagel” concept and New England expansion push. Family Budget Reality Check: A new look at how delivery culture is reshaping teen spending and family life—parents say DoorDash and similar services turn “just dinner” into constant, fee-heavy surprises. Kids Online Fight: Rhode Island AG Nick Brown joined a bipartisan coalition opposing the federal KIDS Act, arguing it would preempt state protections and weaken accountability for platforms. Mortgage Policy Watch: The OCC issued a preemption decision and final rule on mortgage escrow powers, signaling more federal action on state escrow rules. Local Governance: Richmond’s Town Council advanced a social media policy proposal and moved toward grant application steps. Health Care Pressure: Care New England says it’s cutting 30+ leadership and nonclinical roles amid a $20 million budget gap. Coastal Oversight: The Rhode Island Senate confirmed most of Gov. McKee’s revamped CRMC nominees as the coastal panel shrinks to address quorum problems.
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