BROWN UNIVERSITY

As 2026 approaches, Rhode Island is witnessing some big changes in its business landscape. Hasbro, the famous toy maker, is pondering a relocation to Boston. This has state officials working overtime to convince them to stick around. Meanwhile, in Newport, one ambitious entrepreneur is snapping up restaurants, leading to worries about fair competition. Brown Universi...

At Brown University, the debate over divesting from Israel has ignited a firestorm of opinions and actions. Last spring, billionaire Barry Sternlicht halted donations to his alma mater after the administration agreed to consider divestment. In August, 24 Republican state attorneys general warned against the move. The controversy deepened when Joseph Edelman resigned ...