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In the News… Quick Recap for the Week Ending June 20, 2026. Local. Regional. National. International. Deaths of note.
A quick recap of news events of the week – Catch up on local, regional, national and beyond – with deaths of note.
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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY
Dawson Hodgson, 47, former candidate for RI AG arrested for OUI and a boat accident
20% gratuity added to restaurant and bar bills in Boston because Europeans don’t tip
Boston Mayor Wu has 500 soccer tickets to give away free to Boston residents
Man who attacked nurse at RI Hospital and beat him into unconsciousness, putting him in a coma for a month, with “life-altering injuries” sentenced to 20+ years in prison – also convicted of assault on a patient at St. Joseph’s Hospital
Healy News Store in Wakefield to clos
Some Boston classrooms reporting temps reached over 100 in the final weeks of school
MA is poised to once again not approve the ban on single use plastic bags
Man who threw a garbage can at the motorcyclist on Federal Hill, causing him to fall off was arrested
A 31 year old and a 27 year old arrested at Paris Bistro, for shooting club owned by Cranston City Councilman Andy Anduhar
Proclamation Ale in Warwick closed
Harvard Book Store will open a 2nd location near Faneuil Hall
450 birds at Antonelli’s Poultry destroyed. ALL of the birds tested positive for bird (Avian) flu – they are euthanized by having their necks broken
Cumberland Democratic Party endorses Helena Foulkes, not Gov. McKee, who lives in Cumberland
Health insurance rate requests made for 35% of Rhode Islanders with private insurance. BCBS: 9.8%. Neighborhood Health: 24.9%. Group rate increases for companies average 8.7% with larger-employer company requests from 12.2 – 35%.
Stages of Freedom closed its doors in downtown Providence, where they ran the Museum of RI African American History – moved their offices to the CIC building and will focus exclusively on their Swim Empowerment program, helping children learn to swim.
Judge Stern approving Paolino and Pyramid’s $133 million bid for Providence Place Mall
URI corpse flower blooming – over 1,000 came to view it – some staying as late as 1:30am
T.F. Green concession workers authorize strike
MA installing wrong-way driving cameras
Hope & Main in downtown Providence closes
Federal Hill’s Antonelli Poultry will reopen after Avian Flu problem
15 arrested in MA welfare fraud scheme, using people’s stolen IDs
Mayor Wu announced that Glasgow, Scotland and Boston will now be “”sister cities”Pride Parade marks 50th anniversary in RI – parade and festival TODAY in downtown Providence
Pawtucket: $30 million in infrastructure investments at Tidewater Phase 1B – new pedestrian bridge, park spaces, stormwater work, and new housing – TBA MondayLt. Col. Allen West will speak n RI on 6/23 for John Loughlin’s campaign
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NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL
Veteran New York City news anchor Bill Ritter of ABC7 Eyewitness stepped down after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer’s, after 28 years on the air.
Federal judge ordered reinstallation of exhibits and signs on topics like slavery and climate change that were removed from parks and monuments nationwide because they “do not align with its preferred narrative.”
Outback closing over 20 restaurants
Favorited teams for the FIFA World Cup are: Engand, France, Spain – and Morocco
Chicago residents found a large burning cross in a local park with no one claiming responsibility
Switzerland may limit their population to 10 million. When they reach 9.1 million, immigration would shut down – currently “foreigners” make up 28% of the population
UK issued a social media ban this week for children under 16 and a curfew for its use – PM said, “These days kids must find their feet in a world where technology intrudes into every area of their life. I just can’t let that go on anymore. So, we’re giving children their childhoods back.” Ban of TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, Snapchat, Threads, Twitch, Kick and Reddit.
3rd set of possible UFO videos released, with 1.7 Billion views – WAR.GOV/UFO
UK boarded and detained a Russian “shadow fleet oil tanker” trying to pass through the English Channel
A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Butler, Missouri, has left all 12 people on board dead
High school senior gets accepted at 70 colleges with over $4M in scholarships – surprisingly picks Clemson with only $8K and maybe another $10K in support offered. She will study biomedical engineering. Clemson is noted for its research offerings
A diehard “Love Island” fan was caught speeding home more than 100 mph so she could watch the newest episode
ROKU being bought for $22B by Fox Network
UHF fighter disparages former 1st lady Michelle Obama by calling her a man at thee fight event
8 military killed in crash of B-52 almost immediately upon takeoff – B-52’s do not have ejection capability.
FBI thwarted a terrorist threat with explosive drones and sniper teams planned to attack people at the UFC event at White House and in surrounding areas to cause panic and chaos
Prince George will attend Eton College, boarding school in UK – where they wear white tie and tails every day in the classroom
Over 20 people being charged with a plot to launch an attack at the fight event at the White House Sunday night – plan to use drones with bombs and sniper group attacks at staged locations. Plot unveiled when a 19-year old’s mother notified police about her son’s new, erratic behavior.17
Gilgo Beach serial killer of young women sentenced to life
Versailles was the opportunity to sign the “peace agreement” MOU with Iran. Iran announces they have signed it – precedes formal signing. Strait immediately opening.
Jersey Mike’s takes over the #1 spot for Fast Food Restaurants – throwing out Chick-Fil-A which has held that spot for 11 years
Alligator Alcatraz closed in Florida with inmates transferred because of the beginning of hurricane season
Taliban bans use of smart phones and devices for their military members at work
$400M new Air Force One plane painted red, blue and gold, given by Qatar, delivered to Base Andrews
Anne Hathaway, 43, having her 3rd baby
Many White House staff eating more sauerkraut after RFK Jr. sung the praises of fermented foods to better health
VP JD Vance pulled out of going to Switzerland for follow-up talks with Iran. Reports that Steve Witkoff will go and a LebanonIn the News… Quick Recap for the Week Ending June 20, 2026. Local. Regional. National. International. Deaths of note. ceasefire was reached after a flare-up.
Pres. Trump goes to Camp David for the second time this weekend, with some family members going for Father’s Day weekend
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PASSINGS
Eddt Andelman, 79, sports radio announcer
Daveigh Chase, 35, voice of “Lilo” on movie, complications of bacterial meningitis and blood infection
Oliver Tree, 32, actor, in a helicopter crash