The Latest Breaking News from Rhode Island

New Englanders support more offshore wind power – just don’t send it to New York

In Rhode Island, home to the first offshore wind farm in the U.S., most people support expanding offshore wind power – with one important caveat.

The Conversation · Apr 29, 2022

BJ's Wholesale Club Launches BJ's Market In Warwick, Rhode Island

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings Inc (NYSE:BJ) has launched BJ's market, a new concept club in Warwick, Rhode Island. BJ's market will feature top-selling fresh foods, produce, sundries, and seasonal products for members of BJ's wholesale club. The market is 43,000 square feet, about half the size of a full-sized BJ's club. "We are…

Benzinga · Apr 29, 2022

Brickbat: You Will Do What's Good for You

Rhode Island state Sen. Sam Bell has introduced a bill that would require all unvaccinated residents of the state pay a $50-a-month fine. The fine would apply to everyone eligible for the vaccine. Bell's bill would also force unvaccinated Rhode Islanders to pay double their state income taxes.

Reason · Apr 26, 2022

The most massive comet ever found

Comet Bernardinelli-Bernstein's nucleus is about 80 miles in diameter — larger than Rhode Island

Salon · Apr 13, 2022

DEA Sued By Rhode Island Lab Over 'Foot Dragging' On Marijuana Pharmaceutical Licensing, Here's What We Know So Far

Two Rhode Island cannabinoid research laboratories are suing the DEA for standing in the way of what they consider to be the crucial development of pharmaceutical-grade cannabis products for use in clinical trials for the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis and Huntington's Disease. 

Benzinga · Apr 13, 2022

Astronomers finally figure out the size of the largest comet ever found — and it's twice as big as Rhode Island

Comet C/2014 UN271 is twice the size of Rhode Island and the same size as the Death Star, and will swoop by Saturn in 2031.

Inverse · Apr 13, 2022

David Letterman had ‘scary’ fall, hit his head last summer

NEW YORK — David Letterman is thanking Rhode Island hospital for making the best out of a “scary” situation.

Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2022

Bally’s claims casino would actually reduce traffic — but River West residents say don’t bet on it

Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corporation pitched its plan for a sprawling gambling complex on a 30-acre plot near Halsted Street and Chicago Avenue, which is currently home to the Chicago Tribune’s printing plant — and the source of traffic headaches on a daily basis.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 7, 2022

Rhode Island Senators Consider Two Paths To Decriminalizing Prostitution

One bill would repeal a range of laws against sex work, while the other would change them from criminal to civil offenses.

Reason · Apr 5, 2022

The Rhode Island Scumbag’s betting guide to the Final Four

The Scumbag Locks are 6-0 this tournament. Can he keep it up?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 1, 2022