Brown University & Public Safety: Brown President Christina Paxson told “10 News Conference” she can’t yet share details after the Dec. 13 campus shooting, but said the school is preparing to brief the community once reviews are complete, while also pointing to ongoing safety investments and research funding tied to a Trump administration settlement. World Cup in Rhode Island: FIFA says Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey can’t travel to Canada for the opener after his visa was refused, with the Ghana team based in Rhode Island; meanwhile, drone restrictions are in effect over Providence and Smithfield through mid-July for World Cup safety. Stormwater Funding: The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank awarded about $1.1M in EPA stormwater grants for design and engineering to reduce flooding impacts across multiple towns, including New Shoreham and Providence. Corrections Transparency: A Providence family is speaking out after an inmate death in Cranston, alleging inadequate medical care and calling for more transparency from the Department of Corrections. Local Economy & Housing: East Providence’s growth is credited with keeping the FY26 tax rate increase to about 2.1% despite a higher levy. Environment & Health: A Block Island Conservation Commission discussion highlighted concerns about tick-control pesticides and potential harm to beneficial insects. Sports Markets Clash: The CFTC again sued a state over prediction markets, underscoring the ongoing fight over federal versus state control. Arts & Community: Chariho Tech student Kaitlyn Charette won the 2026 STEAM logo contest, with her design set for statewide promotional use. Obituary: Gordon S. Wood, Brown professor emeritus and major American Revolution historian, died at 92 after being struck in an East Providence supermarket parking lot.