Real Estate & Health Care: Cranston’s 1500 Pontiac Ave. medical office building leased to Brown University Health sold for $4.2M; the 11,638-square-foot property is fully leased under a triple-net deal through 2028 with renewal options, after a 2025 tenant-funded expansion. Housing & Local Markets: In Barrington, a waterfront Alfred Drowne home sold for $2.3M—setting a neighborhood record—highlighting continued strength in South County residential pricing. Defense Tech & Jobs: Rhode Island’s Havoc AI says its autonomous maritime vessels are already being used by the U.S. military, including missions to find maritime targets in the Pacific. Energy Policy: A new “50 States of Solar” update finds Rhode Island among the states with the most distributed-solar policy activity in Q2, with net metering and community solar driving much of the debate. Public Safety & Privacy: Connecticut lawmakers are pushing towns to pause FLOCK camera rollouts, adding to the broader regional fight over license-plate reader privacy. Community & Nonprofits: Edward King House Senior Center executive director Carmela Geer will step down Sept. 11 after 13 years, with programs expected to continue during the transition. Business & Finance: Powerball’s jackpot climbed to $786M, with financial advisors urging winners to plan carefully and avoid publicizing windfalls.