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ALSO: Sometimes the internet comes through in a good way. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Jun 27 2024 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at [The Providence Journal]( and this is the Daily Briefing. It's been a long seven years waiting for Newport County Club to host the [U.S. Senior Open]( but today that wait is finally over. When it was first announced in 2017 that the tournament would be coming to Newport in 2020 who could have imagined a global pandemic getting in the way? Everything was in place when shutdowns started happening and it took until early April for the cancellation to be made, leaving disappointment and uncertainty about when or if the tournament would return. But here we are with the Open officially beginning with 7 a.m. tee times this morning. Already The Providence Journal staff has been on the course catching up with Rhode Islanders [Brett Quigley]( and [Billy Andrade]( as they prepared this week with practice rounds and we'll go beyond the leaderboard to bring readers full coverage and images from all four days of the tournament. [Billy Andrade] RI native Billy Andrade plays a practice round at Newport Country Club on Wednesday, ahead of the Thursday start to the U.S. Senior Open. Louis Walker III/Special to the Providence Journal [Keep an eye on our sports section for the latest from Newport all weekend.]( • Among the trolls and questionable content sometimes the internet truly proves its worth. The Journal's Jack Perry has the latest example in a story about a man who found a Purple Heart medal while cleaning out a recently purchased home. Unsure how to find the rightful owner, Jim Martel turned to the internet. [Here's what happened next.]( • If a team of consultants suggests it's time for the Providence school district to return to the city's control would city officials be ready? [The Journal's Tom Mooney reports on what Mayor Brett Smiley says it would take to be properly prepared.]( • The 2024 election season officially got underway this weekend with Wednesday's deadline to formally declare candidacy for office. While this year lacks high-profile statewide races seats there are plenty of battles for positions in the General Assembly. [The Journal's Katherine Gregg breaks down the races to highlight the biggest storylines to watch.]( • It may seem gross when you're swimming but seaweed is free, abundant and a valuable source of nutrients. Not to mention gathering it is protected in Rhode Island's constitution. If you're considering trying it, [The Journal's Antonia Farzan has everything you need to know.]( More from The Providence Journal [Find the latest obituaries here.]( [Subscribers can read the eNewspaper here.]( WORTH A READ 📰 [Gun violence is a public health crisis, surgeon general says]( A look at the statistics 🏀 [NBA draft first round:]( Zach Edey, Spurs, France big winners; Trail Blazers (too) loaded ⚖️ [Karen Read murder trial:]( What happened on Day 2 of jury deliberations RHODY RANKS Every day we receive emails ranking Rhode Island. While the work behind the ranks may be dubious, they can be fun. Each day I'll share where Rhody Ranks from one of the latest emails. New research has revealed the states where you’re most likely to be stuck in traffic, with Rhode Island as the eighth worst state. The study by injury lawyers [Bader Scott]( analyzed road length data from the Federal Highway Administration and vehicle registration data for 2022 from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics to see which states had the highest amount of road vehicles per 1,000 miles of road. [TODAY'S WEATHER]( 🌦️ A shower in spots early in the morning; otherwise, times of clouds and sun. Highs in the mid-80s. TOP STORIES [How this truck will show impact of sea level rise on Rhode Island]( [Max Grater, a field producer with Climate Central, is driving a truck along the coast collecting data to create flood visualizations.]( A truck collecting data to create visualizations of flooding made worse by climate change is set to start work in Rhode Island this week. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Gov. Dan McKee holds a news conference on March 14, 2024, at the Department of Administration building to talk about the demolition and replacement of the westbound span of the Washington Bridge.]( [McKee vetoes bill to legalize psychoactive drug kratom]( The governor also let a bill become law without his signature that would allow magistrates to decide contested court cases. [READ MORE]( [Jun 26, 2024; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Devin Carter poses for photos with NBA commissioner Adam Silver after being selected in the first round by the Sacramento Kings in the 2024 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports]( [Devin Carter selected No. 13 overall by NBA's Sacramento Kings]( The reigning Big East Player of Year, Carter impressed teams at last month's NBA Draft Combine in Chicago. [READ MORE]( [Del's frozen lemonade for summer guide story. Summer story on frozen lemonade. [Kris Craig/The Providence Journal]]( [Summer means frozen lemonade in Rhode Island. Here's where to get it.]( Rhode Island's love affair with frozen lemonade dates back to Italy in the 1800s. [READ MORE]( [Rhode Island should have a good year for tourism, local officials say, citing the allure of the state's beaches, including Misquamicut State Beach in Westerly.]( [Cast your vote in the final round to determine RI's best beach]( Voting will be open until noon on Thursday and we'll unveil the winner on Friday morning. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Vote with Confidence This 7-day newsletter course will help you be an informed voter before Nov. 5. [SIGN UP NOW]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. 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