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What caused the massive boom heard across Boston? Here's what happened

A spectacular meteor explosion lit up the skies off the Massachusetts coast Saturday afternoon, unleashing a powerful sonic boom felt across the state and even into Rhode Island. Satellite data pinpointed the meteor's atmospheric entry near Boston, prompting widespread reports to authorities. Experts confirm such events can create loud booms…

The Economic Times

Legislatures in Arizona, California, and Rhode Island will decide on legislatively referred ballot measures in June

Three states—Arizona, California, and Rhode Island—have June deadlines for referring measures to voters. In Arizona, where legislators extended their session through June 30, 31 measures have passed one chamber and are awaiting a vote in the other. California's legislature does not adjourn until August 31, but legislative measures must be…

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Kalshi Faces Another Legal Challenge From Rhode Island

Rhode Island Attorney General is suing Kalshi for offering sports prediction. There are 12 states that have taken action against prediction markets.

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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce signing a prenup? Where will their billion-dollar prenup be signed? Here's everything you need to know

As wedding rumors swirl, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce face a crucial decision: where to draft a prenup. State laws significantly impact asset protection, with Rhode Island, Kansas, and Tennessee reportedly offering strong options for the billionaire couple. The chosen location could be as vital as the ceremony itself.

The Economic Times

Transgender Subpoena Leads To Transdistrict Struggle

A District Court in Rhode Island attempts to quash a subpoena issued by a District Court in Texas.

Reason

Judge blocks DOJ’s demand for Rhode Island hospital records of transgender kids: ‘unworthy of this trust’

The subpoenas demanded Rhode Island Hospital surrender birth dates, Social Security numbers, and addresses for every patient who received transgender care over the past five years

The Independent UK

6 lakes larger than Rhode Island in the US: Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are nearly 15 times larger

Rhode Island may be the smallest state in the United States by area, but comparing it with some of North America’s largest lakes makes it seem even tinier. The state covers just 1,214 square miles, which is surprisingly small once you realise that six freshwater lakes in or partly connected…

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'Nothing Is Allowed to Leak': Taylor Swift Allegedly Has Multiple Wedding Gowns to 'Confuse People'

Taylor Swift is taking extreme measures to keep her wedding to Travis Kelce private, using decoy dresses and relocating the ceremony to New York for added security.

International Business Times UK

5 most snake-populated waters in New England

New England, a northeastern region of the United States comprising the states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. New England boasts a wide range of water landscapes, including large reservoirs and meandering coastal rivers. These waters are not just playgrounds for visitors; they also offer crucial…

The Times of India

Two buses, three hours and 13 miles: how Americans in ‘transit deserts’ get groceries without cars

As Covid-era funding dries up and bus services are cut, a food insecurity crisis is brewing from Tennessee to Rhode Island

The Guardian - US

What Happened to Smokey Bones? Inside the BBQ Chain's Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and Sudden Nationwide Closures

Smokey Bones BBQ chain closes multiple US locations on 28 April 2026, amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy by parent companies Fat Brands and Twin Hospitality, affecting states like Ohio, Rhode Island, and New York.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Split Rumours Explained: Shock as Viral Breakup Claim Hits Social Media

A viral parody post has triggered a wave of panic over claims Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have split, but there is still no evidence of a breakup or a cancelled engagement.

International Business Times UK

Offshore wind farms take shape along Rhode Island's coast, even as Trump wants to stop them

Offshore wind turbines roughly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty were spinning off the coast of Rhode Island on Thursday, sending clean electricity to the region

The Independent UK

Rhode Island shifts its primary to Wednesday, Sept. 9, easing a Labor Day poll setup crunch

Rhode Island has moved its primary elections to Wednesday, Sept. 9, to avoid conflict with Labor Day

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The Supreme Court Ruled Against 'Informal Censorship' 6 Decades Ago but Officials Are Still Jawboning

The Court's 1963 ruling in Bantam Books v. Sullivan is freshly relevant in light of recent efforts to restrict speech through government intimidation.

The Independent UK

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit seeking detailed information about Rhode Island voters

A federal judge in Rhode Island has dismissed the Trump administration's lawsuit demanding the state's unredacted voter rolls

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I Tried Real Housewives Of Rhode Island For Dolores, But I Stayed For All The Crazy

These ladies got me hooked.

International Business Times UK

Why July 3 Not June 13? Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce's New Wedding Date And Location Details Surface

The update lands just days after widespread speculation pointed to a June 13 ceremony in Rhode Island, a claim that was publicly shut down.

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Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Wedding Details Leak: Couple Ditch Rhode Island for New York Ceremony

Discover the exclusive details of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming New York wedding, including the date, venue, and star-studded guest list.

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Stop The Clowning! A Rhode Island Wedding Planner Just Debunked A Massive Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce Rumor

Well, there goes that wild dream.

International Business Times UK

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Not Tying the Knot on Rhode Island This June 13, Wedding Planner Says

A wedding planner has denied rumours that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will marry in Rhode Island on June 13. Get the latest on the couple's engagement and wedding plans.

Roll Call

Senators worry about ‘historically dangerous’ strategic threats

A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing Thursday laid bare concerns in both parties about alarming advances in Russian and Chinese missiles, nuclear weapons and antisatellite capabilities. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., the committee’s chairman, said at the hearing that these dangers are advancing by “leaps and bounds.” Sen. Jack Reed of…

Sports Illustrated

Top Five Cinderella Candidates for the Women’s NCAA Tournament

A look around the bracket in hopes of finding the next Cinderella school.

The Independent UK

Teen who lost family in hockey rink mass shooting scores winning goal in double overtime

He called the winning shot ‘the greatest moment of my life’

The Independent UK

For survivors, Rhode Island clergy abuse report brings vindication and renewed demands

A report by Rhode Island’s attorney general detailing decades of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy is giving survivors a sense of vindication while renewing calls for accountability and support

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