Homelessness Funding Fight: A Rhode Island federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s 2026 homelessness funding overhaul, saying HUD skipped required public notice-and-comment steps before shifting money away from Housing First. Local Housing Power: In Johnston, a judge ruled the town’s seizure of a 31-acre parcel was void because it lacked legal authority, a win tied to a planned affordable housing project. Undersea Defense Tech: Raytheon confirmed new low-cost, long-endurance UUVs were acquired by the U.S. Marine Corps and Navy for operational testing, built with Rhode Island-based Composite Energy Technologies. Healthcare Leadership: CharterCARE named Dr. Ciaran J. McNamee as its new chief of thoracic surgery and thoracic diseases, overseeing thoracic care at Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital. Community Science: URI highlights how volunteers help researchers track Rhode Island environments, from long-running water monitoring to wildlife studies. Sports & Community: Portland Thorns’ Pietra Tordin hit a hat trick in a 4-3 win over Boston Legacy at Centreville Bank Stadium in Pawtucket. Ethics & Conflicts: Rhode Island Ethics Commission opinions addressed potential conflicts involving a state employee serving on a nonprofit board and a mayor’s grandson seeking a firefighter job. Food Safety: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has triggered recalls of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products sold in Rhode Island and across the region.