Defense Contracts, Jazz Fest, and Abandoned Town | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 31, 2026 · 1m

Electric Boat just snagged a giant Pentagon contract for five Columbia-class subs and nine Virginia-class attack subs — a major win for the company and national defense. Meanwhile, the Newport Jazz Festival is in full swing, but police urge fans to plan for gridlock. Thousands have flooded into a Spanish enclave from Morocco, reigniting Europe’s immigration debate. In Colorado, an entire town has been abandoned after officials resigned over a deadly water contamination crisis. And Massachusetts just made lottery gaming easier — now you can play anytime, anywhere via your phone app. Listen in…