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CBS News
a day ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Powerful storm knocks down trees and damages homes in Massachusetts
After a strong thunderstorm moved across Massachusetts Sunday afternoon and evening, utility companies and tree crews were out that night surveying all the damage left behind. In Beverly, tree crews were out on Lakeshore Drive clearing streets of branches and leaves and chopping up the large trees brought down by the heavy rains and gusty winds. At least one large tree was ripped out of the ground and toppled over onto a home's driveway, crushing a car. Beverly Police said fallen trees have blocked off multiple roads. Late Sunday night, a little more than 250 customers were without power in the town. Police said they haven't received any reports of injuries from the storm. The Commuter Rail was also experiencing delays on the Newburyport/Rockport line due to downed trees on the tracks. For the latest on the delays, riders are asked to check the MBTA's website. Elsewhere, some communities like Framingham dealt with minor flooding from the heavy downpours. Late Sunday night, there was a little more than 1,000 customers without power across Massachusetts, according to MEMA. Boston and Belchertown have the most customers without power. The storm has since moved out and WBZ-TV meteorologists said the start of the week should be pleasant weather with low humidity and lots of sunshine. But there's potential for another heat wave later in the week, as temperatures climb into the 90s by the end of the week.
The Citizen
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
Real Housewives Beverly Steyn Clears Friendship Drama
Real Housewives of Cape Town star Beverly Steyn has broken her silence after her name was unexpectedly dropped during the explosive Real Housewives of Durban Season 4 reunion. Speaking to the Citizen, Beverly addresses her friendship with Nonku Williams and the' accusations' tossed around by Jojo Robinson. Shocked and blindsided Viewers were taken aback when Jojo Robinson suggested during The Real Housewives of Durban (RHOD) reunion that Beverly may have influenced Nonku's behaviour this season, contributing to the breakdown of their on-screen friendship. But Beverly, who was never part of the Durban franchise, says the mention of her name came as a complete shock. 'I was shocked to hear and see what played out on the reunion of The Real Housewives of Durban,' Beverly says. 'I am heartbroken about the way I was portrayed, in a matter I had no involvement in.' The businesswoman and Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa star was not featured on RHOD at all this season, but suddenly found herself in the crossfire. ALSO READ: RHODurban star Angel Ndlela buys a new home [PICS] 'Nonku is a grown, intelligent woman' Beverly firmly rejected any suggestion that she is 'in Nonku's ear,' calling the implication insulting to her friend. 'Furthermore, the notion that anyone is in Nonku's ear implies that she is influenced by other people and can't make decisions about HER life,' Beverly says pointedly. 'She is a grown, intelligent woman, and we are all adults.' The Cape Town resident went on to express her sadness over being painted as a behind-the-scenes manipulator. 'I am quietly living my happy life in Cape Town and am not even part of the Durban show,' she adds. 'Yet, I feel unjustly accused of causing a rift in a friendship during a show I wasn't part of, which has been deeply hurtful to me.' Jojo's block-and-delete move Beverly also revealed that, following the filming of the reunion, Jojo Robinson blocked both her and Nonku on Instagram a move that left her reeling. 'Jojo blocked both Nonku and me on Instagram, leaving me confused and hurt,' Beverly says. 'From my understanding, we have completely different relationships with Nonku, and it is not entirely based on our shared faith, but life experiences as well. We help each other to navigate life and provide wisdom where necessary and, of course, to pray with each other about various things.' 'It's absurd to dictate her friendships' As for claims that she had a hand in steering Nonku away from other cast members, Beverly dismissed them as 'absurd.' 'I have other friends outside of our relationship,' she said, 'and therefore it would be absurd to dictate who she can be friends with. I don't have any business giving my opinion about her other friendships.' The Cape Town-based star reminded fans that her relationship with Nonku began on more neutral ground, during filming of Ultimate Girls Trip: South Africa in Jamaica. 'I met Nonku on the Ultimate Girls Trip in Jamaica, and our friendship grew from there,' she explains. Respect, growth, and compassion More than anything, Beverly hopes the current drama doesn't overshadow Nonku's personal journey. 'Nonku has grown and matured as a person. She deserves respect, especially as no one truly knows what she has been dealing with in her private life,' she says with heartfelt sincerity. And in true Beverly Steyn style, she ends on a note of grace. 'I hope we can all find a way to resolve this with understanding and compassion.'
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Axcelis Announces Timing and Availability of Second Quarter 2025 Results and Conference Call
BEVERLY, Mass., July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry will release financial results for the second quarter 2025 before the opening of the market on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Company will host a call the same day to discuss the results at 8:30 a.m. ET. The call will be available via webcast that can be accessed through the Investors page of Axcelis' website at or by registering as a participant here: replays will be available for 30 days following the call. About Axcelis:Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for over 45 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at CONTACTS: Axcelis Investor Relations Contact:David RyzhikSenior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate StrategyTelephone: (978) 787-2352Email: Press/Media Relations Contact: Maureen HartSenior Director, Corporate & Marketing CommunicationsTelephone: (978) 787-4266Email: View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Axcelis Technologies, Inc.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Yes, as a mom of 4, I'm tired. But I don't like when strangers point that out.
As a mother of four, I often get unsolicited comments about my family's size while shopping. Now, I have a variety of responses ready to help deflect the remarks that can come off judgmental. It's important to me that I teach my children they don't need to justify their family to others. It all started when we had three kids under the age of five. I'd load up my children in our minivan, get to the grocery store, get one settled in the front seat of the cart, and begin gathering all the items on my list. Inevitably, a few adults, mostly elderly, would stop me to say, "Wow. You've got your hands full," while we were in the store. Usually, their comment wasn't jovial. Rather, their tone was often flat and came across as judgemental. They would also often remark that I looked tired. I would think something along the lines of, Astute observation, Beverly! Of course I am tired. I haven't slept through the night in over a year since the new baby arrived! Frankly, their evaluation of my family wasn't really my concern, but I was annoyed that they chose to interrupt my shopping while I was clearly also trying to appease my children. I would sometimes reply, as cheesy as possible, "Hands full, heart full!" I may have even thrown in a wink or a shoulder shimmy before returning to getting the bag of apples out of my toddler's hands. Sometimes I would say to the person commenting how tired I must be, "Yup! Iced coffee is my best friend!" And now that we have four kids, "Oh, yes! We actually don't think we have enough family members, so we also decided to bring in two rescue dogs! Want to see a picture?" This turns the situation back on them. They look ridiculous being intrusive and rude, and I'm meeting their curiosity with my next point, confidence. One of my go-to lines to share with any person who seems dead-set on giving me their unsolicited advice or opinion on our family is to confidently respond with, "We love our family!" or "We're ok with our choices." They always seem to have a hard time arguing with an "we" statement of ownership and confidence. What can they really say? I realize that a lot of strangers may speak from their own experiences, oftentimes their pain. Maybe they were part of a big family and that overwhelmed them or meant they didn't get enough parental attention and support. Maybe they always wanted siblings but never had them, having the immense pressure of being an only child. Perhaps they wanted to be parents themselves, even parents to many kids, and this never manifested. Sometimes I try to be empathetic to the unspoken. This can be done by a simple, "Yes, we do have our hands full!" This shows we listened to what they had to share, but we chose not to take it personally. Now that my kids are older, we don't let the Negative Nancies (or Nicholases) bother us. The comments have also lessened, likely because an adult is more likely to realize that my kids can hear them and understand what's being said. Perhaps this causes the some to think twice before issuing a verdict based on their personal opinions. We've used these moments to show our kids that they don't have to explain themselves or justify their family to anyone. They also have the power to respond as they see fit. Read the original article on Business Insider
Business Insider
6 days ago
- General
- Business Insider
Yes, as a mom of 4, I'm tired. But I don't like when strangers point that out.
As a mother of four, I often get unsolicited comments about my family's size while shopping. Now, I have a variety of responses ready to help deflect the remarks that can come off judgmental. It's important to me that I teach my children they don't need to justify their family to others. It all started when we had three kids under the age of five. I'd load up my children in our minivan, get to the grocery store, get one settled in the front seat of the cart, and begin gathering all the items on my list. Inevitably, a few adults, mostly elderly, would stop me to say, "Wow. You've got your hands full," while we were in the store. Usually, their comment wasn't jovial. Rather, their tone was often flat and came across as judgemental. They would also often remark that I looked tired. I would think something along the lines of, Astute observation, Beverly! Of course I am tired. I haven't slept through the night in over a year since the new baby arrived! Meet them with corny responses Frankly, their evaluation of my family wasn't really my concern, but I was annoyed that they chose to interrupt my shopping while I was clearly also trying to appease my children. I would sometimes reply, as cheesy as possible, "Hands full, heart full!" I may have even thrown in a wink or a shoulder shimmy before returning to getting the bag of apples out of my toddler's hands. Meet them with humor Sometimes I would say to the person commenting how tired I must be, "Yup! Iced coffee is my best friend!" And now that we have four kids, "Oh, yes! We actually don't think we have enough family members, so we also decided to bring in two rescue dogs! Want to see a picture?" This turns the situation back on them. They look ridiculous being intrusive and rude, and I'm meeting their curiosity with my next point, confidence. Meet them with confidence One of my go-to lines to share with any person who seems dead-set on giving me their unsolicited advice or opinion on our family is to confidently respond with, "We love our family!" or "We're ok with our choices." They always seem to have a hard time arguing with an "we" statement of ownership and confidence. What can they really say? Meet them with empathy I realize that a lot of strangers may speak from their own experiences, oftentimes their pain. Maybe they were part of a big family and that overwhelmed them or meant they didn't get enough parental attention and support. Maybe they always wanted siblings but never had them, having the immense pressure of being an only child. Perhaps they wanted to be parents themselves, even parents to many kids, and this never manifested. Sometimes I try to be empathetic to the unspoken. This can be done by a simple, "Yes, we do have our hands full!" This shows we listened to what they had to share, but we chose not to take it personally. Our family is just right for us Now that my kids are older, we don't let the Negative Nancies (or Nicholases) bother us. The comments have also lessened, likely because an adult is more likely to realize that my kids can hear them and understand what's being said. Perhaps this causes the some to think twice before issuing a verdict based on their personal opinions. We've used these moments to show our kids that they don't have to explain themselves or justify their family to anyone. They also have the power to respond as they see fit.
