Steve Klamkin

I couldn't listen to David Bowie's final album, "Blackstar, for the longest time following his shocking death. Now, its getting a re-release along with other Bowie material. It's very welcome news, and points up how ahead-of-his time he was.

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Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

Many American Jews sharply disapprove of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, with 61 percent saying Israel has committed war crimes and about 4 in 10 saying the country is guilty of genocide against the Palestinians, according to a Washington Post poll.

Tell the witches they can now take the train to Fall River

You're in good company there!

A Boston judge's blistering warning over free speech under Trump The warning came in a big case defending international students' rights to free speech.

I have admired Judge William Young ... ever since I covered a capital case he presided over in state court in Massachusetts 40 years ago. He has always carried that sense of duty:

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Ethics Commission adopts needed reform and closes the "lobbyist loophole " They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.

Ethics Commission adopts needed reform and closes the "lobbyist loophole"

They also voted to increase the value of gifts public officials may receive from the public.

The phrase “Hegsethian stupidity” does come rather trippingly off the tongue…

Full-service Member of Congress

Rest In Peace Jane Goodall, one of the pivotal figures of the last century

"Well, bless your heart."

Troubling developments in movie land....

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(l to r) Globe columnist Dan McGowan moderated the panel, which featured Lynne Sullivan, Tim White and Lylah Alphonse representing the Providence Journal, WPRI-TV and the Globe, respectively.

There was a good discussion tonight in Providence, organized by the @bostonglobe.com Rhode Island team, on "the future of local media" in Rhode Island, which hopefully isn't going to disappear altogether. It was well attended, too. #journalism

You Can’t Rewrite Facts Trump is trying to gaslight the country by whitewashing January 6

You Can’t Rewrite Facts
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DAILY MEMO: At Least 18 People Kidnapped In Another Day of Heavy Raids and More

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A $30K pen???!!! Well, I guess some people collect baseball cards.

Really?

Flames illuminate the Woonasquetucket River in downtown Providence, R.I.

Artisans like this glassblower are part of the nightime ritual that draws thousands of spectators

Scenes from last night's WaterFire in Providence @waterfireprov.bsky.social
#photography

Stunning / Not stunning news

Carmen DiNunzio ran the Mafia in Boston as it, and his health, declined - The Boston Globe DiNunzio’s rapid rise through the ranks was due less to any particular acumen as a gangster and more to do with attrition.

Interesting how @bostonglobe.com has changed the headline on this from "Requiem for the last nice wiseguy" (though that's still embedded in the URL.)
Guessing they bowed to reader suggestions that mafiosi, just by nature, aren't all that nice.

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Places Bruce Springsteen Fooled Around with Your Daughter On the boardwalk way past dark Behind the walls where heat lightning falls Beneath the waves at twenty-thousand leagues Where the distant oceans si...

"A pretty little place in Southern California, down San Diego way."

(Happy birthday, Bruce!)

FCC Chairman Says His “Easy Way Or The Hard Way” Comment About Jimmy Kimmel Wasn’t Meant As A Threat To Pull Licenses If ABC Didn’t Fire Him FCC Chairman Brendan Carr sought to explain what he meant by "we can do this the easy way or the hard way" in addressing Jimmy Kimmel's remarks on Kirk shooter.

Does anybody believe that?

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Oh, The Stories You Missed! While Trump was wined and dined by a king

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The Atlanta Rhythm Section at the Narrows Center in Fall River - September 20, 2025

Newsom signs bills, including one barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California Other bills also enhance protections for children at schools, hospitals.

Gov Gavin Newsom (D-CA) signs bills, including one barring on-duty federal officers from wearing masks in California

www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/n...

Really?

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses When Hosts Criticize Him

Trump Administration Live Updates: President Says Broadcasters Risk Losing Licenses When Hosts Criticize Him www.nytimes.com/live/2025/09...

Benmont Tench at The Narrows Center -September 17, 2025
Just one word needed - sublime.

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Lockdown at a local high school in Fall River, MA

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