
Delta Air Lines hit with lawsuit over claims of carbon neutrality
wpri.com > business-news...Delta spokesperson Grant Myatt described the lawsuit as “without legal merit.”... ...on investing in sustainable aviation fuel,” Myatt said in an email.... ...The case, filed by Glendale, California resident Mayanna Berrin, claims to act on behalf of anyone who flew Delta while living in the state since... ...A writer for Nickelodeon, Berrin told The Associated Press she is about to enter her thirties and climate anxiety is pronounced in people her age...

Providence woman pleads guilty to trafficking fentanyl, cocaine
wpri.com > news > local-news > providence...Attorney Zachary Cunha"s office.... ...PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A Providence woman will be sentenced later this year for her role in a drug-trafficking operation.... ...Bueno is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept....

Lost Marine Corps ring returned to owner in Massachusetts
wpri.com > new-england > massachusetts...Lance Cpl. Wanyoike Wainaina said he lost the ring while playing basketball at a park in Whitman, Mass.... ...Daniel Connolly also reached out to a Marine recruiter in Brockton who was able to match the ring up with its owner.... ...“But here in Whitman, after a few days, it showed up instantly. It really showed me there's something special about Whitman.”... ...Wainaina said it was a relief. “While I was in college, I remember my old dog tags, I lost them and they never showed up,” Wainaina recalled....

RI's state budget has grown 48% since pandemic, new report finds
wpri.com > news > politics-government...The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, a business-backed think tank, released its annual overview of the state budget on Wednesday as Gov.... ...Dan McKee and state lawmakers engage in behind-the-scenes negotiations over the final spending plan. A vote is expected soon.... ...revenue surpluses,” RIPEC CEO Michael DiBiase said in a statement.... ...the size of the state's “rainy-day fund” and provide more funding for the financially challenged South Quay terminal project in East Providence....

Program gives kids chance to play tennis at Tennis Hall of Fame
wpri.com > sports...,” said Bill Mountford, Director of Tennis at ITHF.... ...Patrick Little, Melanie DaSilva by: Patrick Little, Melanie DaSilva NEWPORT, R.I.... ...Eighth-grader Eleonor Joffre started playing tennis in 5th grade through the TeamFAME program.... ...them this access and the opportunity really changes their lives,” TeamFAME Director Marguerite Marano said....

Southwest flight from RI makes emergency landing in CT
wpri.com > news > transportation...WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. (WTNH) -- A Southwest Airlines flight that left from Rhode Island T.F.... ...The Connecticut Airport Authority said the flight was diverted to Bradley International Airport due to an “issue in flight.”... ...this evening aboard another aircraft now headed to Bradley International.“ Southwest said they were sending another aircraft to Bradley International... ...Officials said there will be no impact on flight operations at Bradley International Airport due to the emergency landing....

Fire breaks out at Lincoln factory
wpri.com > news > local-news...Deputy Fire Chief Robert Fisher said there were about 20 employees inside but were able to get out safely on their own.... ...LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) -- An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at a factory in Lincoln late Tuesday night....

Cicilline to vote on debt ceiling deal on last day in Washington
wpri.com > news > elections...Cicilline is stepping down to become the next president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, but he has one more big vote ahead of him with the... ...The House Rules Committee voted 7-6 to advance the bill and House passage would send it to the Senate.... ...debts of the United States,” said Cicilline.... ...in the White House “fumbled” this one....

Fiery crash on I-195 in East Providence
wpri.com > news > local-news > providence...EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) -- A fiery crash on I-195 East in East Providence disrupted the morning commute on Wednesday.... ...Department of Transportation. No word on any injuries or what caused the crash....

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