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Massachusetts Bans Kratom Amid Rising Threats | Providence News
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Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just banned kratom sales amid rising health alerts, including a Powassan virus case in Rhode Island and raccoon attacks in South Kingstown — while beachgoers were evacuated after a shark sighting. In RI, Governor Dan McKee and challenger Helena Foulkes clashed in their first debate over leadership and tolls. Meanwhile, a New Bedford officer faces legal trouble for allegedly using Flock cameras to track an ex-girlfriend, prompting the company to promise new safeguards. Law enforcement also made arrests in Fall River and Connecticut, where a man was convicted in a hit-and-run that injured a police officer. Nationally, Luigi Mangione is set to plead guilty in connection with a deadly shooting, while an American missionary released after nine months in Niger stirs global attention. In Washington, a GOP lawmaker pushes to reinstate the death penalty in D.C., and HHS reports hospitals profited from gender-affirming care. On the sports front, Colts backup QB Anthony Richardson scored a touchdown in a preseason tie against the Patriots, while the Red Sox snapped a five-game skid — only to lose again to the Blue Jays.
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