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Media magnate Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as the leader of both Fox News’ parent company and his News Corp media holdings, with his son, Lachlan, set to take his place NEW YORK -- Media magnate Rupert Murdoch on Monday announced that he would be stepping down as the leader of both Fox News' parent company and his News Corp media holdings — with his son, Lachlan, set to take his place. Through his decades-long career, Murdoch, 92, built an empire — beginning with his father's newspaper in Adelaide, Australia — and became a multibillionaire. In the U.S., his creation of Fox News has notably i NFL uenced American Politics , making Murdoch a hero to some and pariah to others. Over the years, Murdoch's family has also risen into the spotlight — accompanied by stories of vindictive business tactics and inter-family rivalries. Murdoch and his family, particularly children James, Lachlan, Elisabeth and Prudence, were said to be the model of the HBO show “Succession.” Murdoch ...

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order containing more than 50 directives to increase access to child care and improve the work life of caregivers WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden has signed an executive order containing more than 50 directives to increase access to child care and improve the work life of caregivers, the White House said Tuesday. But the directives would be funded out of existing commitments, the White House said. That likely means their impact would carry more of a symbolic weight compared with the Democratic president's call in 2021 to provide more than $425 billion to expand child care, improve its affordability and boost wages for caregivers. Biden also has called for more money for the care economy in his 2024 budget plan, drawing a sharp line with Republicans, who are seeking limits on spending. Susan Rice, director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, told reporters on a phone call that the order shows that Biden isn't waiting on Co...

3 Fires in 1 Week There were three fires involving homeless encampments in the greater Rhode Island area last week. One in Providence, off Union Street – cause as yet unknown, but fire officials noted that there were a lot of items behind a building and it was hard to get a water source to put it out. Thankfully no one was at the encampment. Another took place in New Bedford – and another in Brockton. One had to do with squatters in a building using a flammable source, thought to be propane. In that case, one person did receive burns, and another escaped unhurt. When the cleanup happened at the RI State House, more than one propane tank was found – left behind. Propane tank, center – Gas container, left (Photo: UpriseRI website) Once a flame starts tires, bicycles, tarps, rope, clothing, or other items and trash can fuel a fire’s growth which can then move to other tents or cars. Rhode Island has been fortunate in the small numbers o...