A maritime peninsula of Massachusetts, known for beaches, tourism, and historic character.
The government has signed Lulu’s Law, directing the FCC to enable emergency mobile alerts when shark attacks occur. States will implement warnings; Alabama already has a similar system. Lulu Gribbin, who survived a 2024 shark attack, advocates the measure, saying it could save lives.
In a first for the northwest Atlantic, invasive Manila clams have established populations from Cape Cod to Salem Sound between 2023 and 2025. Researchers track spread with potential impacts on native shellfish and ecosystems; humans can continue to eat clams but ongoing monitoring is planned.
Two Massachusetts brothers started a junk-removal venture from a dump-scouting hobby and have grown Junk Teens into a seven-figure business with seven trucks, 25 employees, and plans for $5 million in revenue this year, while emphasizing speed, clear pricing, and branding.
A team documents two incidents in the Gulf of California where orcas rammed dead sunfish, breaking them into thousands of pieces. Researchers say the behavior could help calves digest large prey, or it may be a form of play. The events were observed in 2024 and 2025 and are described in Frontiers in Ethology.
Massachusetts anglers released a five‑foot juvenile tiger shark caught off Falmouth, highlighting a warming Atlantic that is drawing southern species north. Scientists say the finding signals changing seas and prompts investigation into potential nursery areas.
Best Buy is expanding its small-format stores to reach new markets and bring closer proximity to customers. The moves include 12,000- to 15,000-square-foot stores in Jonesboro, Arkansas and a 28,000-square-foot location in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, as the retailer seeks growth beyond traditional megastores. Incoming CEO Jason Bonfig has outlined a strategy focused on small and medium formats to broaden reach and enhance the customer experience.
Massachusetts boat captain Damon Sacco and client Walter Chapman have landed what investigators say is the largest Atlantic blue marlin ever caught off the U.S. East Coast, weighing 1,260 pounds and measuring over 11 feet. The catch, made about 100 miles off Cape Cod at Atlantis Canyon, comes within 142 pounds of the world record and highlights the rarity of such fish in New England waters.