PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island welcomes millions of tourists from all over the world each year, and many choose to stay in short-term rentals to experience all the Ocean State has to offer.

Consumer confidence continued to decline in March, with a new report showing one measurement of consumers' short-term expectations dipping to the lowest level in 12 years. The Conference Board's ...

Now and then, a kid makes a run for it. In “Short Term 12,” Destin Daniel Cretton’s low-key, high-emotion indie about a foster-care facility for at-risk teens, there are periodic efforts to escape. A ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on Monday released new documentation detailing its new “Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees.” The rule, set to take effect on May 12, prohibits hidden fees for ...

Editor’s note, June 11, 2025: A previous version of this story was based on a misinterpretation of the Supreme Court’s ruling. The headline and much of the original story has been rewritten. A Vermont ...

A loan provides the cash you need to cover things like an unexpected expense, major purchase, debt consolidation or business launch. When you take out a loan, one of the first choices you’ll face is ...

VIRGINIA BEACH — Short-term rental property owners who break city rules could soon face jail time and a criminal conviction. A shift from civil to criminal penalties for violations is among a host of ...