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New Rhode Island startup Crewless Marine specializes in technology tailored for uncrewed maritime operations, and focuses on issues such as tracking vessels that could pose as threats, and monitoring how noise pollution could be negatively impacting vulnerable maritime animals.

WARWICK, R.I. — Standing beside Gate 12, Marcella Almeida knew exactly where she wanted to go: Disney World. But at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport one afternoon this week, Almeida and her family were not hopping a flight to Florida. In fact, the aircraft she was about to board with her husband and three children was not scheduled to fly anywhere. Even the ticket in their hands said their destination was, well, exactly where they were already. But Tuesday still felt like the start of a journey. At the airport’s first “Autism Flies” event, hosted by Breeze Airways and Connecticut-based Autism Double-Checked, families with neurodiverse children and young adults were able to gain insights into air travel — but without the stress and trauma of embarking on an actual flight. One of my latest for the Globe: #airtravel #neurodiverse #neurodiversity #autism #travelingwithkids #travel #rhodeisland #airtravel #breezeairways #tfgreen #airports https://lnkd.in/ePi6NXfb

As Hasbro mulls a potential relocation to Boston, executives confirmed Thursday that it would lay off dozens of employees while it looks to streamline its operations.

The realities of climate change are starting to shift our perspective on what makes a property appealing. With Zillow adding climate risk scores to its for-sale listings, some oceanfront and riverside dwellings aren't looking quite as attractive as they used to. I talked to real estate agents, sellers, climate experts and more about how Zillow's climate scores might change the real estate game here in MA. (Not everyone is psyched about it ...) https://lnkd.in/etN3KhqF

On the Rhode Island Report podcast, Brown University’s Corey Brettschneider discusses his new book, “The Presidents and The People: Five Leaders Who Threatened Democracy and the Citizens Who Fought to Defend It."

Good morning! In today's Starting Point newsletter for Boston Globe Media, we have: - The rundown on CVS’s struggles and the impact it could have the state, featuring stories by Janelle Nanos, Alexa Gagosz, and Tim Logan - A story on coyotes attacking small dogs in Saugus by Nick Stoico and Austin "Auzzy" Jerard Byrdsell - Plus other must-reads — like Celtics Banner Night + Stop & Shop closures — to start your day as an informed New Englander Check it out here and subscribe (for free!) to get the newsletter in your inbox:

Colonel Erik Brine has flown planes for the US Air Force. He has worked at the Pentagon, the State Department, as a Senate aide for Virginia Senator Tim Kaine, and at the White House. He is still an Air Force reservist and last year he became the director of 401 Tech Bridge, an innovation and tech accelerator hub based in Middletown, R.I.

Brown University will receive $12.3 million in federal funding over the next five years to further research the unique connections between addiction and substance use and chronic disease — a relationship experts are only just beginning to understand.

 Hasbro Inc. executives, including its chief executive,and members of Massachusetts' Governor Maura Healey’s administration have been discussing the company’s potential relocation from Pawtucket to Boston for at least six months, according to emails released in response to a public records request.

Vice presidential candidate JD Vance is wrong when he says illegal immigration is a big reason for sky-high housing prices, writes Boston Globe financial columnist Larry Edelman. In our latest edition of Trendlines, Edelman explains. “Vance’s distortions during the debate may be good politics but it’s bad economics.”