Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Wedding Buzz (NYC): Reports say the couple’s July 3 Madison Square Garden wedding could include street closures and major police planning, with permits and briefings pointing to a big weekend at the arena—though the stars haven’t confirmed details. Rhode Island Fashion Spotlight: A summer shoe trend is taking over: heeled flip-flops, with style inspiration ranging from Rhode Island beauty launches to celebrity off-duty looks. Local Arts & Community: Rhode Island’s Lego Fan Convention returned to Warwick, bringing builders, meet-and-greets, and “Brick Pits” for fans to show off creations. Ocean Watch (RI): A great white shark was spotted feeding on a dead whale off the Rhode Island coast, with researchers calling it a “very large” shark. Food Culture (RI): Chef Walter Potenza shares Rhode Island’s beloved pizza strip tradition—why it stays local and how it became a regional obsession. AI & Integrity at Brown: Brown University faculty are sounding alarms after an AI-cheating case, saying academic integrity is at risk. Pride Parade Controversy (Providence): A Providence Pride float featuring a rainbow guillotine and violent imagery has sparked backlash and promises of stricter parade rules. Summer Events: Boston Harborfest kicks off July 2–4 with Citizens as presenting sponsor, plus music, reenactments, and fireworks. Beach Update (Newport): RIDOH recommends reopening swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry beaches after bacteria levels improved.