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Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 12, 2026 · 1m

A beloved cheetah sister named Janga has sadly passed away after battling a stomach illness, leaving the Roger Williams Park Zoo and fans heartbroken. Meanwhile, Rhode Island’s Blood Center is expanding its reach with its first Massachusetts location in Swansea, making donations easier for locals. In Providence, a man is recovering after being attacked by juveniles at a 7-Eleven on Dorrance Street — police are now investigating. The New Bedford Police Department is pausing its use of Flock Safety tech, with one officer placed on leave as details emerge. And in a surprising twist, a rare…