Rhode Island state officials scrambled on Monday to help residents who depend on a variety of public benefit systems, which came under attack by hackers demanding ransom from the state vendor, Deloitte. State Police were called in to investigate.
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Rhode Island dealing with aftermath of cyber attack on benefits system
McKinsey & Company agrees to pay $650M for helping Purdue Pharma boost opioid sales
McKinsey & Company consulting firm has agreed to pay $650 million to settle a federal investigation into its work to help opioids manufacturer Purdue Pharma boost the sales of the highly addictive drug OxyContin, according to court papers filed in Virginia on Friday.
Atmospheric river brings weather whiplash to East Coast as bomb cyclone develops
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The U.S. East Coast was beginning a whiplash-inducing stretch of weather on Wednesday that was rainy, windy and potentially dangerous, due in part to an atmospheric river and developing bomb cyclone. Parts of Maine experienced freezing rain that caused vehicles to slide off roads followed by a deluge of rain and unseasonably…
Legislators propose 15% to 25% tax rate for new states adopting internet gambling
Lawmakers from states where gambling is legal are proposing standards for additional states that are considering allowing internet gambling, including a tax rate of 15% to 25%, and a ban on credit card deposits.
Global warming fills New England's rich waters with death traps for endangered sea turtles
More than 200 cold-stunned young turtles, unable to navigate chilly winter waters, were being treated Tuesday at the New England Aquarium.
Arts + Lifestyle
“Hamilton” at PPAC Exceptional, As Always
“Hamilton” runs through Dec. 22, 2024, at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at ppacri.org or by calling 401.421.2787
“Amadeus” at Gamm is Beautiful, Thoughtful Theater
“Amadeus” runs through Dec. 1, 2024, at the Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at gammtheatre.org or by calling 401-723-4266.
“Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson” Delightful Twist on Classic Whodunit at Trinity
By Kimberly Rau Trinity Rep’s second show of the season is Kate Hamill’s “Ms. Holmes and Ms. Watson – Apt. 2B,” a “cheerful desecration” of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved characters, performed as only Trinity Rep can. Directed by Laura Kepley, “Holmes and Watson” takes us to present-day London, where a unmoored Dr. Joan Watson…
“The Effect” Opens Gamm Season on Thoughtful Note
“The Effect” runs through Oct. 13, 2024, at The Gamm Theatre, 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at gammtheatre.org or by calling 401.723.4266.
“A Beautiful Noise” Kicks Off National Tour, PPAC Season
“A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical” runs through Sept. 28, 2024, at the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets may be obtained at the box office, online at ppacri.org or by calling 401.421.2787
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