Heat, Chaos, and Contempt | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Brutal heat and humidity are brewing, pushing the heat index near 100 degrees—stay hydrated and cool. In Westerly, a juvenile driver’s car ended up submerged at the Weekapaug Breachway, but thankfully, the teen escaped unharmed. Meanwhile, Dr. Fauci faces contempt of Congress charges amid heated committee testimony. A nationwide Cyclospora outbreak is worsening, with Massachusetts seeing rising cases. And in Woonsocket, a missing man’s body was recovered from the Blackstone River—a heartbreaking end to a search. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…