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The Trump administration halted construction on a nearly complete offshore wind project near Rhode Island as the White House continues to attack the battered U.S. offshore wind industry that scientists say is crucial to the urgent fight against climate change. Danish wind farm developer Orsted says the Revolution Wind project is about 80% complete, with 45 out of its 65 …

“Love Island USA” returns to Peacock for its Season 7 reunion on Aug. 25, and Peacock’s trailer for the episode teases even more drama than before. Hosted by Ariana Madix and Andy Cohen, the reunion will be the first time since July’s finale episode that the Season 7 islanders will be back together in one room. In the trailer, Jeremiah …

In a high-resolution satellite image taken by NASA’s Landsat 8 on May 3, 2016, a series of dark, swirling shapes appeared in the clouds above Heard Island, a remote volcanic island in the Southern Ocean. Located roughly 1,000 kilometers north of Antarctica, this uninhabited landmass became the center of attention after the release of the image revealed what looked like …

Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88, his son, David Caprio, said in a social media post Wednesday.  Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media. “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering …

Over the past 30 years of Ron Howard’s mostly-post-comedy directorial career, some of his best movies resemble grand adventures gone wrong. Apollo 13 is filled with wonder and reverence for slipping the surly bonds of Earth until a technical malfunction redirects that awe toward a procedural rescue. The Missing is a wide-open-spaces Western mission underpinned by a dark, dangerous urgency. …

Apple’s iPhone 17e will gain upgrades including the Dynamic Island and a new design, according to a known Weibo leaker. The leaker known as “Digital Chat Station” today claimed to reveal a selection of details about the upcoming ‌iPhone‌ 17e, allegedly originating in Apple’s supply chain. The device is apparently set to feature a new industrial design, the ‌Dynamic Island‌, …

Billy Joel is closing his motorcycle shop in Long Island, New York, and auctioning off his personal collection of bikes as he battles a brain disorder. The 76-year-old singer revealed in May that he had been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), which affects his vision, hearing and balance, he said on social media at the time. Joel also canceled …

State of Emergency Issued for Dare County – Mandatory Evacuation Issued for Hatteras Island  Dare County, NC (.gov) Hurricane Erin  Dare County, NC (.gov) Dare County orders Hatteras Island evacuation as Hurricane Erin nears  13newsnow.com Dare County issues State of Emergency ahead of Hurricane Erin  WAVY.com Dare County state of emergency, OBX evacuation ordered; Hurricane Erin ‘life-threatening impacts’ likely  CBS 17 Source link

Bad Bunny’s concert, titled “No Me Quiero Ir De Aquí” (“I Don’t Want To Leave Here”), is a love letter to Puerto Rico, and especially to the many thousands of Puerto Ricans who’ve been forced to leave their island in search of economic opportunity elsewhere, or are facing pressure to make that decision. Erika P. Rodríguez for NPR/NPR hide caption …

Martha’s Vineyard has been forced to go vegan due to an explosion of tick-borne illnesses this summer. The island, which sits off the coast of Massachusetts and serves as a getaway for celebrities and wealthy New Englanders, is known not only for its picturesque beaches but also its fresh seafood, meat and soft cheeses.  However, these upscale staples have been …