☀️ What's Up Today: Monday, July 14

Good morning, Newport! Today is Monday, July 14, the 195th day of 2025. There are 170 days left in the year.

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🎾 The 2025 Hall of Fame Open concluded Sunday with American players capturing every title in a historic sweep at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, marking the first time in over 35 years that a women’s professional singles champion was crowned on Newport’s storied courts. WUNs Justin Walker was there and has the story and photo gallery.

🎶 The 28th Annual IYRS Summer Gala on Saturday successfully merged maritime heritage with musical prowess, raising significant funds for the IYRS School of Technology & Trades. I was there and have a short recap on the party for a purpose.

⚾ In a hard-fought defensive battle that showcased the talent of both squads, the Middletown/Newport 12U All-Stars rallied for two runs in the fifth inning and added an insurance run in the sixth to defeat Portsmouth 3-1 on Saturday afternoon at Arthur Sherman Field. WUN’s Justin Walker was there and has the story and photo gallery.

🎬 Sam Waterston returned to Rosecliff last week, 51 years after the filming of “The Great Gatsby”. WUN’s Veronica Bruno was there and has the story and photos.

🎤 With many believing U.S. democracy is in peril, Brookings Senior Fellow Darrell M. West offers a more optimistic outlook. West recently spoke with WUN’s Frank Prosnitz.

🩺 As more healthcare professionals earn doctoral degrees, patients struggle to navigate a system that prioritizes profit over personal care. WUN columnist Dr. Michael Fine has more here - What’s crazy about who is what?

-Ryan Belmore

Rising tennis talents claim all four titles on championship Sunday at Newport’s International Tennis Hall of Fame

Multiple people have died in a fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts, where people were hanging out of windows screaming for help, authorities said Monday.

Rhode Island steps in to save summer programs as Trump administration freezes $6 billion in education grants nationwide

Donelly co-founded Throwing Muses with her stepsister Kristin Hersh while attending Rogers High School in 1981. The band toured and recorded until 1997.

Council will consider resolution urging Brown Health to maintain maternity services at Newport Hospital

Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer, Brayan Bello pitched one-run ball into the seventh inning and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to 10 games with a 4-1, series-sweeping victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday.

As more healthcare professionals earn doctoral degrees, patients struggle to navigate a system that prioritizes profit over personal care

Nine Homes Under $600K: Aquidneck Island’s Housing Market Reality

The highlight of the night was a powerful performance by The Legendary Wailers, featuring Junior Marvin, the iconic Jamaican guitarist who played with Bob Marley & The Wailers.

Senior Fellow Darrell West believes younger voters are democracy’s saving grace amid rising threats and political chaos

Portsmouth rallies late but falls short as both teams conclude successful seasons

‘Law and Order’ actor Sam Waterston headlined a talk by the Preservation Society in the ballroom of Rosecliff, where he portrayed Nick Carraway in the Robert Redford ‘Gatsby’

The Providence Journal: Pineapples adorn homes across Newport. It's more than just a decorative touch

CBS News: 2 Stoughton brothers found dead after falling into water on Rhode Island coast

WPRI: Police: Missing brothers’ bodies recovered in Little Compton

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