Daily Briefing: Why who you sleep next to may matter

ALSO: A battle between doctors and dentists versus insurers is heating up ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Mon May 20 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. Count my wife among those swept up in the written sign trend of a few years back. I know, social media interior designers will say to stop doing it, but still above my bed is a sign that says "Always kiss me goodnight." Maybe it's more than just a mantra as it turns out the person who sleeps beside you could have a greater impact on your health than your doctor. The Journal's Jack Perry reports on a new study at the University of Rhode Island that is trying to determine what effect your behavior has on the health of your partner and vice versa. [Richmond How 8] A sleeping area in the custom-built treehouse. David DelPoio [Check out Jack's story and learn more about the study and how you can get involved.]( • The battle by Rhode Island's doctors and dentists to persuade state lawmakers to force private insurers to pay morehas escalated into TV and radio ads. And now insurers are fighting back. [The Journal's Katherine Gregg looks at the battle in this week's Political Scene.]( • North Kingstown officials tried last year to pass a bond that would have supported building a new middle school and public safety complex. On Election Day, however, voters rejected it easily. Now a new plan is in place. [The Journal's Jonny Williams details the new strategy and why advocates are hopeful this plan will pass despite opposition already forming.]( • It feels like we keep getting teased with nice weather – especially during the week – only to be greeted by gray, rainy weekends. But with summer on the horizon – we hope – it's time to start thinking about boating and safety on the water. [The Journal's Jack Perry talked to experts and has tips to make summer in the Ocean State fun and safe.]( • Have you sought to obtain Global Entry status with U.S. Customs and Border Protection only find out the Rhode Island application office is still closed? 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