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Medicare Advantage Scrutiny: Brown University researchers say federal regulators may lean on small penalties that don’t meaningfully deter insurers from violating patient-care rules—raising fresh questions about how CMS enforces Medicare Advantage from 2010 to 2023. Global Power Play: Trump and Xi are set to meet in Beijing as reporting frames a wider escalation of conflict and energy pressure tied to U.S. actions. Coastal Tech Push: Hawaii lawmakers moved to streamline approval for an experimental all-electric seaglider, aiming to speed up interisland travel while safety and marine impacts remain debated. Rhode Island Governance: The AG tossed an Open Meetings Act complaint against Quonset’s board, while a separate Quonset-related ruling said closed-door discussions were within legal bounds—still leaving residents demanding more transparency. Local Business & Tech: Washington Trust added cybersecurity/AI leader Jeffrey M. Wilhelm to its board, signaling more tech muscle in Rhode Island finance.

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