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RIDOH Recommends Reopening Oakland Beach, Conimicut Beach, Barrington Town Beach, and Larkin Pond Association Beach for Swimming

 

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening Oakland and Conimicut Beaches in Warwick, Barrington Town Beach, and Larkin Pond Association Beach in Kingston for swimming because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.

 

RIDOH officials will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at health.ri.gov.

 

 

President Trump is on his way back to the White House after signing the Middle East peace plan. Trump departed Egypt aboard Air Force One after signing the Gaza ceasefire and addressing leaders from around the world. The 20-point plan has so far led to a Gaza ceasefire, with Hamas releasing all of its living Israeli hostages, and Israel starting to release its Palestinian prisoners.        Wall Street is closing sharply higher to start the week. Stocks rallied after President Trump eased worries about trade relations with China. At the closing bell, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 587 points to 46-067. The S&P 500 rose 102 points to 66-54. The Nasdaq climbed 490 points to 22-694.        At least one person is dead as a nor'easter hits the Northeast with rain and heavy winds. A woman was killed in New York City when a solar panel broke loose to due to the strong winds and hit her while walking on a sidewalk. The storm has also caused the cancellation of the iconic Columbus Day Parade.        President Trump welcomes the president of Argentina to the White House on Tuesday. Javier Milei [[ mee-lay ]] is an ally of Trump's and their meeting comes as Argentina deals with economic distress and upcoming elections that could thwart Milei's plans for economic reforms. Treasury Scott Bessent recently indicated the U.S. could aid Argentina and provide stability to its markets.        Amazon is hiring 250-thousand people in the U.S. ahead of the holidays. It's looking for full-time, part-time, and seasonal workers for its fulfillment and transportation teams. Employees can earn an average of 23 dollars per hour, plus benefits.        A Monday Night Football doubleheader will wrap up week six in the NFL. First, the Atlanta Falcons will host the Buffalo Bills at 7:15 p.m. eastern. The Chicago Bears will take on the Washington Commanders in the second game of the night at 8:15 p.m. eastern.       

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