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AI in Aviation: A Rhode Island–linked startup demo at Quonset showed an “experimental” Cessna where AI handles key piloting tasks after receiving radio-style instructions—aimed at easing pilot shortages. Housing & Veterans: New data puts Rhode Island at $487,364 for average VA home loans in Q1 2026 (8th highest), while Providence is also topping Zillow’s “hottest” rental list heading into summer. Local Economy & Costs: Gas prices remain jumpy across RI counties, with premium and regular rates still elevated versus last week. Workplace Safety: A national map flags Rhode Island as among the safest states for workplace fatalities, with Wyoming far worse. Public Health: Whole Foods recalled minestrone soup in 17 states (including RI) due to undeclared shrimp allergens. Sports Betting Fight: Rhode Island is in the middle of a legal tangle over prediction markets, with RI AG action targeting Kalshi/Polymarket. Community Spotlight: A Little Compton teen is set to speak at RI’s Memorial Day ceremony after winning the VFW Voice of Democracy contest.

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May 14, 2026

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8 hours ago

Kalshi and Rhode Island sue each other in latest challenge to prediction markets

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Owned By	Apollo Global Management (Vanguard Group, Largest Shareholder) through Yahoo, Inc.
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://www.engadget.com/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, California, San Francisco
Owner Country	United States

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14 hours ago

Small town life informs Rhode Island teen’s acclaimed essay on patriotism and hope

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Nebraska Examiner

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Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
Year Founded	2022
Website	nebraskaexaminer.com
Domain Registration Year	Indeterminate
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Nebraska, Lincoln
Owner Country	United States

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May 24, 2026

Bee thought extinct since 1960 found in Rhode Island among 25 never-before-recorded species

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Year Founded	1996
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York City
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May 23, 2026

Rhode Island Foundation invites Newport County residents to free community dinner June 2

What's Up Newp - Rhode Island |

Owner: Ryan M. Belmore info about owner

What's Up Newp - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Ryan M. Belmore
Year Founded	2012
Website	https://whatsupnewp.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Newport
Owner Country	United States

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May 23, 2026

Rhode Island joins state crackdown on prediction market platforms

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Owned By	Gaming Intelligence Services Ltd
Year Founded	Indeterminate
Website	https://www.gamingintelligence.com/
Domain Registration Year	2002
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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May 23, 2026

New postal trucks slowly rolling out in Southern Rhode Island

Independent - Rhode Island |

Owner: Madison Venture Corp & David Radler info about owner

Independent - Rhode Island

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Owned By	Madison Venture Corp through Glacier Media (59%) & David Radler (41%) through Alta Newspaper Group through RISN Operations Inc. through Independent Newspapers
Year Founded	1997
Website	https://www.independentri.com/
Domain Registration Year	2012
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Rhode Island, Wakefield
Owner Country	Canada

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May 23, 2026

Legacy’s five-game unbeaten streak ends as Seattle Reign win Boston’s Rhode Island debut

The Boston Globe - Massachusetts |

Owner: John W. Henry & Linda Pizzuti Henry info about owner

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Owned By	John W. Henry & Linda Pizzuti Henry through Boston Globe Media
Year Founded	1872
Website	www.bostonglobe.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Owner Country	United States

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May 22, 2026

Here are some of summer’s hottest events in Rhode Island

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Owner: John W. Henry & Linda Pizzuti Henry info about owner

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Owned By	John W. Henry & Linda Pizzuti Henry through Boston Globe Media
Year Founded	1872
Website	www.bostonglobe.com
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	paid
Publication Location	United States, Massachusetts, Boston
Owner Country	United States

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