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Dolly Parton’s Legacy Amid National Updates | Providence News
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Dolly Parton has died at 80, sparking tributes from across the nation including a glowing Empire State Building display and renewed efforts to rename Nashville’s airport in her honor. Meanwhile, a Rhode Island teen is being called a hero for saving an elderly man, while Roger Williams University faces asbestos concerns in dorms due to plumbing issues. Providence students return to school under local control, with officials pledging strong educational standards. Nationally, consumer confidence plummets amid soaring living costs, while new Canadian tariffs trigger retaliatory moves and uncertainty for businesses. The DOJ hints at potential closure of the Kennedy Center if renovations stall. In sports, the Red Sox win on Contreras’ homer, Patriots score a preseason touchdown, and Diamondbacks pull off a dramatic extra-inning victory.
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