European stock markets opened sharply lower on Tuesday, pulled down by French equities as traders monitored the potential for a no confidence vote in the government next month. France’s CAC 40 index plummeted more than 2% in early deals after the country’s three main opposition parties said they would not back a confidence vote called by…
The Trump administration halted construction on a nearly complete offshore wind project near Rhode Island as the White House continues to attack the battered U.S. offshore wind industry that scientists say is crucial to the urgent fight against climate change. Danish wind farm developer Orsted says the Revolution Wind project is about 80% complete, with…
Competition remains strong in Aquidneck Island’s most desirable neighborhoods, but the frenzied pace of the pandemic years has eased. The Newport County housing market is settling into a new rhythm this summer. After several years of record-setting growth, increased inventory and longer days on market are pointing toward a more balanced environment. Competition remains strong…
Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88, his son, David Caprio, said in a social media post Wednesday. Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media. “Beloved for…
‘You’re going to regret this’: Bodycam video shows prosecutor’s arrest at New England restaurant A prosecutor repeatedly told police officers to turn off their body cameras before she was arrested outside of a busy New England restaurant last week. Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan was taken into custody for trespassing after…
This year’s International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) Induction Celebration will have a distinctive look and feel from past ceremonies. After the ATP’s decision to offload several 250 tournaments—the Hall of Fame Open among them—ITHF took the opportunity to retool its Induction Weekend, which had occurred on the second to last day of the tournament….
The Newport Restoration Foundation is opening a new gallery at Rough Point Museum on June 12, dedicated to Doris Duke’s fashion collection. This Doris Duke Fashion Gallery will feature rotating exhibits that explore Duke’s collection and highlight her support for the arts, design, and preservation. The first exhibit, “Women Designers of the 20th Century,” showcases…