Ernest Hemingway letter detailing injuries he sustained in 2 plane crashes sells for $237K
Nate D. Sanders Auctions announced it has sold a four-page letter from Ernest Hemingway that details the injuries and money troubles the author dealt with after surviving two plane crashes.
Bollinger Shipyards, America’s largest privately owned shipbuilder, to close its New Orleans operations
The largest privately owned shipbuilder in the U.S., Bollinger Shipyards, announced Tuesday that it will consolidate its operations by closing its facility in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Publishing exec dies in bizarre vacation boating accident while skipper was intoxicated
Local authorities determined the speedboat's skipper tested positive for intoxication from drugs and alcohol, but the captain of the sailing ship Tortuga tested negative.
Pete Davidson shares update on plans for ferry he bought with Colin Jost: 'Lifelong problem'
Pete Davidson revealed plans for the Staten Island ferry that he and fellow "SNL" star Colin Jost purchased at auction in January 2022.
Manned Titanic explorations may need to end in wake of sub disaster, international society says
The Titanic International Society released a statement Thursday questioning whether human-operated expeditions to the shipwreck site should be restricted.
Colin Jost declares that he was 'stone-cold sober' when he and Pete Davidson bought Staten Island Ferry
Colin Jost claimed he was "stone-cold sober" when he and Pete Davidson bought a decommissioned Staten Island ferry last year. Davidson recently said the two "SNL" stars were "very stoned" at the time.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez enjoy sun, superyacht
Jeff Bezos and girlfriend Lauren Sanchez recently took in the sun on the billionaire Amazon founder's massive superyacht. Their outing took place near Mallorca, Spain, according to TMZ.
92% of women runners say they're concerned about safety during outdoor runs: survey
Adidas has released a new running safety survey that says most women around the world worry about their safety, potential attacks and harassment when they go on runs.
Hurricane Ian aftermath: Boat recoveries ongoing in Southwest Florida
Four months after Hurricane Ian, homeowners and business owners are still struggling to remove boats that traveled several miles during the storm.
Maine lobstermen warn Biden admin is trying to put them out of business with harsh eco rules
Industry groups and Maine lawmakers are warning that a pending environmental regulation would decimate rural communities along the state's coast that rely on the lobster industry.
Mississippi River drought hits record level, revives supply chain concerns: report
Severe heat in the summer has created a nationwide drought, which has dried up 1,200 wells in California and a number of major rivers that feed into the Mississippi River.
Maine fisherman, along with state, appeal endangered whales ruling
The state of Maine and fishing groups in the state are appealing a ruling from a federal judge that shot down a lawsuit to overturn a new rule that aims to protect endangered whales.
Maine lobster fishing union drops part of lawsuit against federal government over whale restrictions
The Maine Lobstering Union has dropped part of its lawsuit against the federal government regarding new restrictions that protect whales.
Kodiak Cakes donates proceeds from limited-edition products to grizzly bear, wildlife conservation
Power breakfast brand Kodiak Cakes is teaming up with Vital Ground Foundation to donate funds to conserving grizzly bear habitats in the Rocky Mountain West.
Abe assassination videos removed from Facebook, Twitter
Twitter and Facebook said Friday that they will be deleting any videos of the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
After subway killing, NYC business community calls for more political action
Partnership for New York City president and CEO Kathryn Wylde says Mayor Eric Adams, Gov. Kathy Hocul, NYPD and MTA leadership need public support for stronger measures ranging from "prosecution of fare evasion to ankle bracelets for felons awaiting trial to institutionalization of the seriously mentally ill."
High gas prices hurt fishing, boating industries
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, the price of diesel has nearly doubled over the past two years, from averaging $2.40 per gallon in 2020, to more than $4.00 dollars per gallon this year.
Florida fishing accident kills Venezuelan billionaire's banker son who leapt overboard to save fiancée
A Florida banker, the son of a Venezuelan billionaire, jumped off a 60-foot fishing boat Saturday to try and save his fiancée, who had fallen overboard.
Russian oligarch Alisher Usmanov’s $600M yacht seized in Germany: reports
Authorities in Germany this week seized a lavish $600 million yacht belonging to a Russian oligarch, according to reports.
American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds
American gun sales remained strong in 2021, with nearly 19 million firearms sold legally in the U.S., the second highest total over the past two decades, according to new research from the home and personal safety group SafeHome.