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An eminent domain case out of Rhode Island shows how YIMBY regulatory reforms and libertarian constitutional law activism work in tandem.

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Rhode Island legislators restrict immigration enforcement near polling places, enact 18 other election bills in 2026 session

The Rhode Island General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on June 11 after passing 20 election-related bills. Gov. Dan McKee (D) signed all 20 bills between March and June.

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Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise you

Americans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 years to decompose, while much of their steel, foam, wood and fibers could potentially be recycled and reused. Only 4 US states, California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon…

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Federal Court Rules Against Rhode Island Town's Use of Eminent Domain for NIMBY Purposes

The local government sought to use eminent domain to block a housing project local NIMBYs objected to.

Reason

Rhode Island man left friend’s rented Connecticut cabin only to almost collide with an alleged 8ft Bigfoot: ‘I’m no longer a skeptic’

“I was — and remain — dumbstruck.”

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Federal Court Slaps Down Rhode Island Town's Surprise Seizure of Family's Land

A district court ruled that Johnston, Rhode Island, can't use its own bespoke eminent domain process to block an affordable housing development.

Reason

Ayr launches ambitious twinning bid with US city to cement World Cup legacy

Ayr is seeking a transatlantic twinning partnership with Providence, Rhode Island, after friendships were formed during Scotland's World Cup…

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After 20 years as a fugitive, police capture Rhode Island man to serve the sentence for ‘Lion King’ boat SA conviction

“You can run, but you cannot hide from justice.”

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‘Master yachtsman’ who fled 2005 trial for sexual assault arrested off US coast

Ronald Fischer, 70, was sentenced to life in his absence after telling lawyer he planned to ‘enjoy life in another country’

The Guardian - US

Rhode Island enacts three-year charter school moratorium

On June 18, 2026, Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee (D) signed identical bills (S 2787 and H7415) to prohibit the state's Council on Elementary and Secondary Education from approving the creation or expansion of any district charter schools through the 2028-2029 school year. The bill also reduced the allowed number…

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Captain Cook's famous shipwreck RI 2394 finally found after a 26-year search in Rhode Island

For more than 250 years, nobody knew exactly where Captain James Cook's famous ship, HM Bark Endeavour, had ended its journey. The vessel is famous for carrying Cook on his historic Pacific voyage between 1768 and 1771. After returning to England, however, the ship quietly entered a new chapter of…

The Times of India

Rhode Island Is Regulating Grocery Checkout Lines Now

A new law requires grocery stores to keep one staffed checkout open for every three self-checkout stations.

Reason

Trump Denies £170 Million Blizzard Aid To Four Democratic States While Approving £634 Million For Republican-Led States

President Trump denied blizzard recovery aid to four Democratic-led states while approving funds for Republican states, sparking allegations of partisan bias in disaster relief decisions.

International Business Times UK

Trump Disaster Aid Gap Revealed: Rhode Island Denied at 10 Times the Threshold as Red States Got Approved

Trump denied $227 million in blizzard aid to four Democratic-led states days after approving relief for Republican states with far smaller damage claims.

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‘Taylor Swift tax’ goes into effect in Rhode Island. Here’s what it means

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Rhode Island gives Taylor Swift a wedding present: A new big tax bill

Taylor Swift bought her Watch Hill, Rhode Island, property in 2013

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Taylor Swift Could Soon Be Writing a Bigger Check As Rhode Island's New Luxury Home Tax Officially Kicks In

Rhode Island’s new Non-Owner Occupied Property Tax took effect Wednesday, imposing a levy on residential properties assessed above $1 million that are not used as a primary residence.

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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee and Helena Foulkes to meet in Democratic primary rematch this September

Incumbent Daniel McKee, Helena Foulkes, and Gregory Stevens are running in the Democratic primary for governor of Rhode Island on Sept. 9. The filing deadline for this election has passed, and more candidates may be added or removed once the ballot is certified.McKee and Foulkes lead in polling, endorsements, and…

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The Independent UK

Taylor Swift loves Easter eggs. Her fans think these five are about her wedding to Travis Kelce

Fans think the ‘Welcome to New York’ singer – who is known for her love of Easter eggs – might be dropping hints about her forthcoming nuptials to Travis Kelce

The Independent UK

Three generations, including 2-year-old girl, killed during driving lesson after car plunges into river

The car was submerged for hours before authorities were able to pull it out of the Seekonk River in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

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Why Did Taylor Swift (Reportedly) Bail On A Rhode Island Wedding Anyway?

Sources reveal what allegedly caused the move to NYC.

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State executives are retiring in seven states where the filing deadline passed in June

In June, the filing deadline passed in ten states: Alaska, Kansas, Wisconsin (June 1), Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota (June 2), Connecticut (June 9), Florida, New Hampshire (June 12), and Rhode Island (June 24).

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Taylor Swift 'may have married Travis Kelce in secret'

Pop superstar Taylor Swift may already be married as a new report has suggested the singer is likely to have tied the knot with Travis Kelce in secret ahead of their wedding.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Rhode Island Wedding Dream Is Over; MSG on America's Birthday Takes Its Place

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have reportedly ditched plans for a Rhode Island wedding over security fears and are now set to marry at Madison Square Garden on 3 July.

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