Rallies planned in Steward Hospital communities

Fearing hospital closures and service reductions, a coalition plans standouts over the next week at Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts and is calling on elected officials to help secure new hospital owners. 7:57 a.m.

Midwives want to be formally licensed in Mass. What does that mean?

Supporters say bills to license the birthing professionals would be transformative for the state reproductive health care workforce and maternal mortality outcomes. 7:42 a.m.

HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS

To tackle Rhode Island’s rise in homelessness, Governor McKee proposes $16.6m for one-time fund

McKee also wants to create a permanent funding stream for homelessness efforts by extending the 5 percent hotel tax to the short-term rental of whole homes. 6:00 a.m.

RI BUSINESS

Little progress but high hopes for major projects on East Providence waterfront

Almost two years after their ceremonial head start, there’s little visible sign of progress on projects including a marine terminal and a concert venue. 6:00 a.m.

Can private landlords help ease the shelter crisis in Mass.? A new program is trying to find out.

State vouchers aim to make it worthwhile for private landlords to take in people emerging from homelessness. 5:58 a.m.

Elon Musk accuses Australia of censorship after court bans violent video

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese responded Tuesday by describing Musk as an “arrogant billionaire” who considered himself above the law and was out of touch with the public. 2:49 a.m.

Kroger, Albertsons — still hoping to merge — agree to sell more stores to satisfy regulators

The companies now plan to sell 579 Kroger and Albertsons stores in markets where they overlap to C&S Wholesale Grocers, a New Hampshire grocery supplier and operator, for $2.9 billion. 5:05 p.m.

BUSINESS

McKee proposes $1.3m for businesses hurt by Washington Bridge closure

The money would be split between East Providence, which would get $600,000; Providence, which would get $400,000; and the rest of the state, which would get $300,000. 4:32 p.m.

TALKING POINTS

Express files for bankruptcy

Stories you may have missed from the world of business. 4:20 p.m.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Former DEI director at Providence College files discrimination charge

E. Corry Kole, who is nonbinary, resigned in March after “direct, repeated, patterned and systemic discrimination,” their lawyer said. The Catholic college called the claim “unsubstantiated.” 4:08 p.m.

‘We’re slammed’: Bruins, Celtics playoff games mean big business for TD Garden retailers

TD Garden is preparing for legions of fans to spend big on souvenirs, from special Celtics playoff shirts to hockey sticks and game pucks once used by Bruins players. 3:03 p.m.

Tech Lab

Israel-Iran conflict raises questions about how well missile defense systems work

Defense analysts warn that missile defense technology is still far from foolproof, and that in a war between major powers — the US versus China, for instance — such systems wouldn’t perform nearly as well. 12:26 p.m.

bold types

Quiroga sets broader mission for Boston-based housing nonprofit

Bold Types is our weekly roundup of movers and shakers on Boston's business scene. 10:36 a.m.

With mortgage rates above 7 percent, here’s what home buyers should know

Despite sky-high mortgage rates, demand for home loans may be increasing in Greater Boston. 10:21 a.m.