Daily Briefing: RI's gun magazine law is days old. It's already led to changes.

Also: Why the teacher shortage across the US may not be coming to an end soon. [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Thu Dec 22 2022 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. Admittedly I don't have much experience with firearms. I've shot at a target a couple of times while at a friend's home in Vermont, but that's pretty much it. That said I've always found the debate around guns interesting. With many relatives — both living in and out of Rhode Island — gun owners I've come to appreciate their arguments for ownership. The number of mass shootings across the country offers a counterpoint. [Img 1500] A 7-round "block" is inserted into the base of a high-capacity pistol magazine at Big Bear Hunting & Fishing Supply. Once the block is epoxied in place it can't be removed and the magazine will hold no more than 10 rounds. Tom Mooney, The Providence Journal With Rhode Island's new law banning the possession of any gun magazine that holds more than 10 rounds in place it appears gun owners are now finding the need to take action. It's been less than a week since the law went into effect, but [The Journal's Tom Mooney has the latest on how gun owners are adapting.]( For some, it means heading back to the local gunshop and a bit of booming business for the shop. For others, a whole different option is being considered. At least until it's determined if an appeal of a judge's decision to uphold the law will move forward and, if it does, what happens in court. [Check out Tom's full story here](. WORTH A READ • A Rhode Island resort has made [one publication's list of best in the world](. • A 95-year-old Rhode Island man has received more than 13,000 Christmas cards this year. [Here's why](. • [The teacher shortage may not end soon.]( [Today's Weather]( ☁ The day will start off cloudy and become cloudy with rain and a t-storm,at night; winds gusting past 40 mph late; rain and wet roads may lead to travel disruptions. [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [Read Today's eNewspaper]( [Top 100 earners in RI state government: See who tops the list and why]( [The Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering has its grand opening today on the URI Campus. The spiral staircase at the new Fascitelli Center for Advanced Engineering.]( Despite only hitting the payroll midyear, new URI men's basketball coach Ryan "Archie" Miller made more in six months than any other state employee. [READ MORE]( [A naloxone kit that teams of volunteers distributed to drug users in Rhode Island.]( [Police, RIPTA faulted for failing to carry naloxone]( Advocates call for safety measures at Kennedy Plaza to combat overdose deaths [READ MORE]( [The wind along Rhode Island's coast will gust up to 60 mph. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.]( [Big storm will reach Rhode Island as rain, then temperature will drop]( As the storm pulls away on Christmas Eve, the problems won't all pass, since the temperature will probably have plummeted more than 40 degrees. [READ MORE]( [Providence's Bryce Hopkins (23) puts up the ball for a pair of points as Marquette's Kam Jones defends during overtime of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2022, in Providence, R.I. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)]( [For subscribers] [In 2 OTs, Providence tops nationally ranked Big East foe; here's how]( Bryce Hopkins starred with 29 points and 23 rebounds [READ MORE]( A Better Daily Briefing We've redesigned your favorite newsletter to have a cleaner look and feel. Let us know what you think about it. [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( [SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ➔]( Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [Newsletters]( | [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](