World Cup in Rhode Island: Ghana’s Black Stars touched down at T.F. Green and will base at Bryant University as kickoff nears, with captain Jordan Ayew urging fans to keep praying through Group L matches vs. Panama, England, and Croatia. Local Sports & Community: Providence’s PVD FanZone at Station Park opens for World Cup watch parties, live broadcasts, and cultural programming through July 19. Public Health: Rhode Island issued a statewide air quality alert for Friday, with ozone expected to reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups—limit heavy outdoor exertion and watch for asthma flare-ups. Statehouse & Accountability: Rhode Island lawmakers approved making state crash data public, aiming for a public portal so residents can push for safer streets. Legislation: Gov. Dan McKee signed a bill expanding the ability for childhood sexual abuse victims to revive expired civil claims, including against institutions like the Catholic Church. Business & Growth: Eastern Bank provided a $31 million construction loan for Wood Partners’ Alta Altitude apartments in Warwick, and Gale Associates opened a new Providence office at The Foundry. Transportation: The Providence–Newport ferry starts today with four daily roundtrips and bike/pet access. Weather: Expect hot, humid conditions with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and a slight chance of pop-up storms. Sports Safety Policy: Rhode Island lawmakers are weighing whether to require Guardian Caps for high school football. Crime & Courts (Massachusetts): Alvin Campbell Jr. was convicted on 21 of 22 rape and sexual assault counts after posing as a ride-share driver to target drunk women.