Daily Briefing: We can all use a laugh these days

ALSO: 👻 Why ghost tour companies call the Lizzie Borden House company trademark claim hypocritical. Advertisement [eNewspaper]( | [Crosswords]( | [Horoscopes]( [Read in browser]( [Read in browser]( The Daily Briefing YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUNDUP Fri Oct 6 2023 Will Richmond | Managing Editor Communities & R.I. [@Will_Richmond]( Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. More and more it feels like we could all use a good laugh these days. Between the impending arrival of aliens, politics as usual in Washington, D.C., rising food costs and everything else happening around us, why not find a way to at least chuckle a little bit. Fortunately, we can help. Journal contributor Susan McDonald has scoured the schedules of local comedy acts and found nine shows that will fit the bill, no matter your taste. [Static Social Facebookpr Johnmulaney 2023 National] Writer, actor, and comedian John Mulaney will come to the Providence Performing Arts Center on Oct. 27. Courtesy of Live Nation If you weren't aware, Rhode Island and nearby Connecticut, thanks to the casinos, bring in some marquee comedians, meaning a night out to blow off some steam is easily within reach. There are options from big stage shows to something a little more intimate at the Vets Auditorium, but having already looked into tickets for some shows they are selling out fast. Don't wait, [check out Sue's roundup and start making plans now.]( Some days the news in Rhode Island will make you laugh, some days it will make you cry. A subscription to The Providence Journal means you'll never miss out. [Find our latest offer here.]( WORTH A READ 🗳️ [Who is going to be the next speaker]( and replace McCarthy? Here’s who Republicans may pick. 👻 [Why ghost tour companies]( call the Lizzie Borden House company trademark claim hypocritical. 📰 [Migrants are arriving in RI from Mexican border]( but not from the countries you might think. [Today's Weather]( 🌫️ Low clouds and fog, then perhaps some sun. Highs in the mid-70s. TOP STORIES ['Superman Building' project starts up again after months of delays]( [The Industrial Trust tower, also known as the "Superman building," is the state's tallest building.]( Redevelopment of the 26-story Industrial Trust Tower will start by the end of the month, the property's owner says. [READ MORE]( Advertisement [Pawtucket, RI, March 16, 2020 - Exterior of Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket. They are talking about re-opening Memorial Hospital in Pawtucket to possibly help with this crisis. Looking for pictures there (or for that matter any other hospital) to show, for example, tents being set up outside, etc. [The Providence Journal / Kris Craig]]( [RI to increase homeless shelter capacity by 25% in plan due next week]( The former Memorial Hospital of RI is once again among the options the state is considering. The full plan is due out next week. [READ MORE]( [Large groups of migrants got past rows of law enforcement agents and vehicles in Juarez and crossed the Rio Grande on Tuesday. Many camped out along the concertina wire fencing put up by the Texas National Guard.]( ['They're all humans': RI advocates overwhelmed helping migrants]( A recent influx of migrants from the southern border has a local nonprofit group seeking more help. [READ MORE]( [October 1, 2023 : Taylor Swift, a guest of Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, cheers during the game at MetLife Stadium.]( [Tiverton football coach invites Taylor Swift to local game]( "How much fun would it be to have her attend a small-town game?" [READ MORE]( [Exterior of Topgolf in Cranston. Photographed on Oct 5, 2023.]( [Early reviews of Topgolf Rhode Island say new facility aced it]( Everything is teed up for the games to begin at Topgolf Rhode Island. [READ MORE]( Advertisement You Asked. We Listened. The eNewspaper is now available in the breaking news app. [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( [DOWNLOAD THE APP]( 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](