Daily Briefing: Top stories from The Providence Journal

Stay on top of everything happening this weekend. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Sun Jul 30 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Welcome to The Providence Journal's weekend Daily Briefing. The full weekday Daily Briefing will return on Monday. Keep up with all the weekend's [top news here]( and find all the latest happening in [high school sports here](. Skip the paywall and subscribe to The Providence Journal. [Find our latest deal here](. TOP STORIES [When a seal, sea turtle or whale needs help in RI, call Mystic Aquarium]( [The juvenile gray seal that was ensnared by fishing line on Block Island is recovering from its injuries at Mystic Aquarium. Rescued animals are returned to the wild whenever possible.]( A seal with a fishing line around its tail? That’s them. A whale that washes up on shore? Call them. A sea turtle too cold to move? That’s them, too. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Albert Robertson, a monitor at OpenDoors, asks a visitor to empty their pockets before entering the building. All visitors to the shelter and cooling center must agree to a pat-down before coming inside.]( [Inside the only 24/7 cooling center and homeless shelter in RI]( Mayor Don Grebien wants to expand the footprint of the shelter, or add a second level for more beds. [READ MORE]( [Jacqueline Rodriguez in her big tent, given to her and her partner, Tom, by a friend.]( ['Like a family': Voices from one of RI's biggest homeless encampments]( Many of the tent areas are messy, but folks do their best. Says one person: "Just because you’re homeless doesn’t mean you don’t have class." [READ MORE]( [Puppies have been going weeks without being adopted at Heart of RI.]( [Week's top stories: Puppy adoption crisis; jailhouse gal pals]( More top reads for the week of July 23: Ex-CVS VP says he was scapegoated in harassment scandal; analysis of Matos' nominating signatures in Jamestown [READ MORE]( [Connecticut head coach Dan Hurley hoists the national championship trophy after the Huskies' win over San Diego State in the NCAA Tournament on Monday in Houston.]( [Thinking Out Loud: UConn football, Patriots camp and Sox at the deadline]( Football is the tail that continues to wag the Huskies, who have remained committed to playing, or at least trying to play big-time football. [READ MORE]( Advertisement Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don’t miss out! We’re always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( [SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔]( SUBSCRIBE TODAY Our Reporting. Your Stories. Full access to subscriber-only content on all devices. Share bonus subscription with a family member or friend. The universal eNewspaper, the digital version of our print paper, plus bonus monthly magazines and hundreds of local papers. Original reporting of our hometown teams, from high school sports to the pros. [Unlock news for $1]( [SUBSCRIBE TODAY]( Follow Us Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback](