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Seychelles declares an emergency after deadly flooding and a blast at an explosives depot
VICTORIA, Seychelles (AP) — The Indian Ocean island nation of Seychelles declared a state of emergency Thursday after flooding killed three people and a huge blast at an explosives depot near the capital injured scores of others. The explosion caused mostly minor injuries to 178...
The White House is threatening the patents of high-priced drugs developed with taxpayer dollars
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is putting pharmaceutical companies on notice, warning them that if the price of certain drugs is too high, the government might cancel their patent protection and allow rivals to make their own versions. Under a plan announced Thursday,...
United Natural: Fiscal Q1 Earnings Snapshot
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI) on Wednesday reported a loss of $39 million in its fiscal first quarter. The Providence, Rhode Island-based company said it had a loss of 67 cents per share. Losses, adjusted for one-time gains and...
Kimberly Palmer: Smart steps to take when helping your grandchildren financially
In his early 20s, Chris Chen’s nephew dreamed of becoming a professional photographer, but to pursue that dream, he needed equipment that cost over $5,000. His nephew worked hard to save $1,500, then his maternal grandmother provided an additional $750. Chen, a certified financial planner in...
Hopkins scores 24, Providence beats Rhode Island 84-69
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Bryce Hopkins' 24 points helped Providence defeat Rhode Island 84-69 on Saturday night. Hopkins also had seven rebounds for the Friars (7-1). Devin Carter scored 17 points and added 11 rebounds. Jayden Pierre shot 3 for 7 (1 for 3 from 3-point range) and 5...
Gaines and Providence host Rhode Island
Rhode Island Rams (5-2) at Providence Friars (6-1) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Friars -14.5; over/under is 142.5 BOTTOM LINE: Providence plays the Rhode Island Rams after Ticket Gaines scored 21 points in...
Pinzon's 15 help Bryant beat Brown 69-66
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rafael Pinzon's 15 points helped Bryant defeat Brown 69-66 on Friday night. Pinzon was 6 of 13 shooting (2 for 3 from 3-point range) for the Bulldogs (5-4). Sherif Kenney was 4 of 13 shooting (1 for 8 from 3-point range) to add 11 points. Earl Timberlake had...
Laryn Edwards goes from coach to player for Providence women's basketball team
NEW YORK (AP) — Laryn Edwards admitted she was a little nervous before stepping onto the court for Providence's game at Columbia on Wednesday morning. It's hard to blame her since it was Edwards' first game in 20 months. She graduated from Loyola, Md., in 2022 after...
Providence hosts Rhode Island after Gaines' 21-point game
Rhode Island Rams (5-2) at Providence Friars (6-1) Providence, Rhode Island; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Providence plays the Rhode Island Rams after Ticket Gaines scored 21 points in Providence's 86-52 victory against the Wagner Seahawks. The...
Kenney and Bryant host Brown
Bryant Bulldogs (4-4) at Brown Bears (2-6) Providence, Rhode Island; Friday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Bryant visits the Brown Bears after Sherif Kenney scored 25 points in Bryant's 108-74 victory against the Springfield (MA) Pride. The Bears have gone 1-1...
