'Little Shop of Horrors' becomes longest-running off-Broadway production

Horror takes on many different forms. Slashers, ghosts and monsters have plagued our screens for decades. But some of the most terrifying stories aren’t fiction; they’re walking around us every day. Recent horror has started to show us this part of the world that we tend to ignore, rather than shying away and focusing on fictional creatures. New films like Obsession and Send Help have touched on the idea, with commentary touching on power dynamics and bodily control.

This election cycle, Rhode Island has an opportunity to strengthen its economy, support local businesses, and position itself for growth in industries that will shape the future. Businesses deciding where to invest are looking for the infrastructure and development-ready sites that will allow them to turn expansion plans into reality. If Rhode Island wants to compete for that investment, we need to be proactive. The economic development bond, which is Question 3 on this year’s ballot, presents an opportunity to make that preparation a priority. The proposed $100 million investment would support site development and infrastructure for the state’s fastest-growing industries, including the life sciences, the ocean economy, and defense manufacturing. It’s a chance to build on Rhode Island’s existing strengths while preparing for new opportunities across the state. Site readiness can make a meaningful difference when companies are choosing where to open or expand their business. Environmental remediation, utility installation, and infrastructure upgrades require time and resources, which, for many growing businesses, are often in short supply.

“We have worked closely with the city of Boston and neighborhood stakeholders to earn their support and approval for the development of 750 housing units — housing that is needed now, without further delay,” Copper Mill chief executive Andrew Flynn said in a statement. “We continue to believe strongly in the vision for this site and its importance to Boston residents.”A representative for Pactolus, which is based in Virginia, declined to comment. Representatives for Chicago-based POB did not return requests for comment. Court filings in the case detail a circuitous and bumpy path for a project that was started by the finance firms, taken over by Copper Mill, and then reconceived as a joint effort that the investors allegedly used to regain sole control of the site. Josh Zakim, a former Boston City Councilor and executive director of the housing advocacy group Housing Forward MA, called the dispute ill-timed, given the city’s broader development slowdown. “It’s a significant project, especially these days when there’s not a lot of developers even trying to do something of this size,” he said.

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Police on Tuesday charged a driver with intentionally causing serious injury to an Australian federal lawmaker who is a critical condition after being struck by a car. A police statement said Brendan Nugent was charged with intentionally causing serious injury, dangerous driving causing serious injury and causing harm to a federal official. Helen Haines, a 65-year-old independent politician, was in hospital in a critical but stable condition after being struck by a car outside her office in the city of Wangaratta in Victorian state on Monday, police said.