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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Martha Stewart beats the heat in a flowy, summer caftan — copy her look from $20
Make room in your closet — you're about to crave a new caftan. At least, that's how we felt after seeing Martha Stewart wear one at a recent appearance in Nantucket, MA, for a panel and book signing. And no, it's not your grandma's house dress. She wore a sophisticated, floor-sweeping number that managed to be both breezy and elevated. The dress in question? A dreamy shade of blue, with a plunging V-neck, architectural sleeve cutouts and a leg-revealing slit that brought just the right amount of drama. She paired it with bold gold jewelry for a look that felt coastal, effortless and quietly glamorous — the kind of look that whispers "I summer on a yacht" without needing to spell it out. (Catch it in the event's Instagram post.) Stewart's clearly in her caftan era — and we're here for it. Earlier this summer, she posted photos in an orange linen version out by the pool, and another in a flowing Roberto Cavalli dress while aboard a luxury boat. Point being: Stewart is making a strong case for the caftan as this season's most versatile look. Not sure about this timeless ensemble? These breezy, elevated picks are poised to change your mind. The reviews quoted above reflect the most recent versions at the time of publication.
CBS News
a day ago
- Business
- CBS News
Nantucket offshore wind developer is "hiding" following Trump's election, officials say
According to officials on Nantucket, the developer of the nation's first utility-scale offshore wind project is "hiding" and not responding to their safety queries since Donald Trump's election. The accusation comes after a massive wind turbine broke apart last year and its fragments washed up on beaches of the Massachusetts island. On Tuesday, Nantucket's select board gave Vineyard Wind two weeks to respond to a list of demands, including that it follow deadline requirements for notifying local officials of emergencies. Violations could result in fines up to $250,000, the town said, although it was unclear how such a policy would be enforced. Board member Brooke Mohr suggested the Trump administration's skepticism toward offshore wind projects is to blame for what Mohr said was Vineyard Wind's lack of communication. The town said Vineyard Wind, which is owned by Denmark-based Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure in partnership with Spain-based Iberdrola, has failed to respond to private requests for changes to its protocols. Litigation may be a next step if the town's demands are unmet, officials said. "We believe that they are concerned about the change in policy at the federal level and drawing scrutiny from the new administration, which has ordered a review of offshore wind permitting practices," Mohr said during a virtual briefing with news reporters. "However, hiding is not the solution to their problems, nor is it the solution to our problems." The project about 14 miles off nearby Martha's Vineyard was approved by President Joe Biden's administration in May 2021, a key step in Biden's plans to increase U.S. reliance on offshore wind by 2030. Fiberglass fragments of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket began washing ashore last summer during the peak of tourist season after pieces of the blade at the Vineyard Wind project began falling into the Atlantic Ocean in July. In the final days of the Biden administration, federal regulators lifted a suspension order on the project, pending the removal of all installed blades manufactured by GE Vernova. GE Vernova, which agreed to pay $10.5 million in a settlement earlier this month to compensate island businesses that suffered losses due to the blade failure, blamed a manufacturing problem at one of its factories in Canada and stated that there was no indication of a design flaw. It reinspected all blades made at the factory and removed other blades made there from the Vineyard Wind location. On Tuesday, town officials accused Vineyard Wind of violating its legal obligations to communicate regularly with the town or engage the town with its emergency response plans following the blade failure. It also said Vineyard Wind hasn't done enough to reduce light pollution. Nantucket officials refused to include Vineyard Wind as a signatory in the $10.5 million settlement, citing the company's "lack of leadership, transparency, and stewardship" following the blade failure. Mohr said in the settlement, the town didn't "seed its rights to hold Vineyard Wind accountable." A Vineyard Wind spokesperson said that after concluding the settlement process, it has "anticipated resuming traditional communications and coordination" with the town "in a manner that supports a productive dialogue." "Vineyard Wind believes the settlement represents a fair and conclusive outcome for all parties, and hopes the Town of Nantucket will move forward in the spirit of that settlement and work together towards a constructive, positive relationship," the company said.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Nantucket officials accuse offshore wind developer of going into hiding since Trump's election
BOSTON (AP) — Officials in Massachusetts' Nantucket island on Tuesday accused the developer of the nation's first utility-scale offshore wind project of not responding to their safety queries since Donald Trump's election after a massive wind turbine broke apart last year and its fragments washed up on beaches. Nantucket's select board gave Vineyard Wind two weeks to respond to a list of demands, including that it follow deadline requirements for notifying local officials of emergencies. Violations could result in fines up to $250,000, the town said, although it was unclear how such a policy would be enforced. Board member Brooke Mohr suggested the Trump administration's skepticism toward offshore wind projects is to blame for what Mohr said was Vineyard Wind's lack of communication. The town said Vineyard Wind, which is owned by Denmark-based Avangrid Renewables and Copenhagen Infrastructure in partnership with Spain-based Iberdrola, has failed to respond to private requests for changes to its protocols. Litigation may be a next step if the town's demands are unmet, officials said. 'We believe that they are concerned about the change in policy at the federal level and drawing scrutiny from the new administration, which has ordered a review of offshore wind permitting practices,' Mohr said during a virtual briefing with news reporters. 'However, hiding is not the solution to their problems, nor is it the solution to our problems.' The project about 14 miles (23 kilometers) off nearby Martha's Vineyard was approved by President Joe Biden's administration in May 2021, a key step in Biden's plans to increase U.S. reliance on offshore wind by 2030. Fiberglass fragments of a massive wind turbine blade that broke apart off Nantucket began washing ashore last summer during the peak of tourist season after pieces of the blade at the Vineyard Wind project began falling into the Atlantic Ocean in July. In the final days of the Biden administration, federal regulators lifted a suspension order on the project, pending the removal of all installed blades manufactured by GE Vernova. GE Vernova, which agreed to pay $10.5 million in a settlement earlier this month to compensate island businesses that suffered losses due to the blade failure, blamed a manufacturing problem at one of its factories in Canada and stated that there was no indication of a design flaw. It reinspected all blades made at the factory and removed other blades made there from the Vineyard Wind location. On Tuesday, town officials accused Vineyard Wind of violating its legal obligations to communicate regularly with the town or engage the town with its emergency response plans following the blade failure. It also said Vineyard Wind hasn't done enough to reduce light pollution. Nantucket officials refused to include Vineyard Wind as a signatory in the $10.5 million settlement, citing the company's 'lack of leadership, transparency, and stewardship' following the blade failure. Mohr said in the settlement, the town didn't "seed its rights to hold Vineyard Wind accountable." A Vineyard Wind spokesperson said that after concluding the settlement process, it has 'anticipated resuming traditional communications and coordination" with the town "in a manner that supports a productive dialogue.' 'Vineyard Wind believes the settlement represents a fair and conclusive outcome for all parties, and hopes the Town of Nantucket will move forward in the spirit of that settlement and work together towards a constructive, positive relationship," the company said. Leah Willingham, The Associated Press Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Four Mass. beaches, one Maine beach rank among the safest in the country, study finds
Four Bay State beaches and one beach in Maine topped the list of beaches nationwide with the lowest levels of theft-related crime, a new study has found. The study by The Action Network analyzed property crime data from over 520 U.S. beach-area zip codes. It measured the data, including theft, robbery, vehicle theft, and burglary, all per 1,000 residents. The findings? Four Massachusetts beaches — three on Cape Cod and one on Nantucket — rank in the top five in the country with the lowest risk of theft, with all reporting theft rates under 2.5 per 1,000 residents. The Massachusetts beaches topping the list of beaches nationwide with the lowest levels of theft-related crime are: No. 1: The Cape Cod National Seashore, which spans across the towns of Provincetown, Truro, Wellfleet, Eastham, Orleans and Chatham, and Marconi Beach in Wellfleet share the top spot, each with an implied theft probability of just 0.95%, supported by low rates of theft (1.62), robbery (0.29), vehicle theft (0.47), and burglary (1.23) per 1,000 residents. No. 3: Old Silver Beach in Falmouth, which has a low robbery rate of 0.21 per 1,000 residents. No. 4: Siasconset Beach on Nantucket, with a theft rate of 2.07 per 1,000 residents. 'What makes Massachusetts beaches stand out is their consistency across all property crime categories,' a spokesperson from The Action Network said in a statement. 'From Cape Cod to Nantucket, these locations don't just have low theft rates — they also report low instances of robbery, vehicle theft, and burglary, which collectively contribute to their top rankings,' the spokesperson said. 'That kind of well-rounded safety profile is what makes them truly exceptional.' In Maine, Reid State Park ranked No. 9 among beaches with the lowest risk of theft. Reid State Park has the lowest robbery rate in the nation — at just 0.08 per 1,000 residents — contributing to its low implied theft probability of 1.47%, the study found. Florida also had seven beaches in the top 10, with most of the beaches there showing very low vehicle theft and burglary rates, highlighting safer conditions in parts of the state's Gulf and Atlantic coasts. California, North Carolina, and Hawaii account for over 80% of the top 20 highest-risk beach areas, the study found, 'pointing to a clear concentration of theft risk across multiple coastal locations within these states.' A link to the study can be found here. This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available. Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts. Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter. | Watch Boston 25 News NOW Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
24-07-2025
- Science
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Largest Great White Shark Ever Recorded Spotted Swimming Near Popular New England Beach Destination
A record-breaking great white shark was spotted swimming off the coast of Nantucket, Mass., on July 18. The shark, named Contender, was tagged by the marine research nonprofit OCEARCH. Contender measures an impressive 13 feet, 9 inches long and weighs a whopping 1,653 pounds. Researchers referred to the shark as 'the ultimate ocean warrior," per MassLive. Contender's latest satellite ping placed the massive shark in waters east of Massachusetts, specifically between Nantucket Shoals and Georges Bank, per the outlet. OCEARCH originally tagged the male shark in January off the coast of Georgia, approximately 45 miles offshore. Contender then made the journey to Florida, before turning back up north. Before the ping off the coast of Massachusetts, there was a ping off the coast of North Carolina's Cape Hatteras, OCEARCH shared on Instagram on June 10. "The SPOT tag deployed on Contender will provide valuable real-time data for approximately five years, helping us track his movements and understand his migration patterns," the research group said in a statement. "Additionally, we've collected important biological samples, including urogenital material, which are currently being analyzed." The group also revealed how they chose the shark's name. Contender is named after Contender Boats, "a longtime OCEARCH partner, whose industry-leading sport fishing and pleasure boats enable our research missions." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Another great white shark was spotted in Cape Cod on July 4 by two paddleboarders, roughly 100 yards offshore from Stony Beach. The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy determined that there were an estimated 800 great white sharks in the waters around Massachusetts from 2015 to 2018, per WBZ News. OCEARCH has shared an interactive travel log of Contender's migration journey on their official website. Read the original article on People
