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Trees feature across forests, festivals, historic sites
Lifestyle
— 6d
A century-old secondary forest in North Carolina has joined a national network, highlighting how aging trees, fallen logs and new growth sustain wildlife and forest ecosystems. Elsewhere, communities are celebrating trees through holiday museum displays in New Jersey and Illinois, while Oregon’s Pine Tavern is known for two roughly 250-year-old ponderosa pines growing through its dining room.
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Woman Dies After Pickup Swerves to Avoid Her SUV Near Work Camp
Auto
— 2d
A 61-year-old Gainesville woman died after her SUV collided with a pickup as she prepared to turn into the Gainesville Work Camp on State Road 26, then crossed the road and struck a tree. The pickup driver and her passenger were not injured, and the crash remains under investigation.
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Deer Crashes Through Windshield, Kills Missouri Driver
Auto
— 4d
A 40-year-old Glasgow man died in Boone County, Missouri, after a deer struck by an eastbound SUV was propelled into his oncoming Jeep, broke through the windshield and hit him. The Jeep then left U.S. 40 and struck trees; the SUV’s driver was not injured.
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Single-Vehicle Crashes Kill Men in Florida, Michigan, Louisiana
Auto
— Oct 30, 2026
Three men died in separate single-vehicle crashes: a 23-year-old in Gadsden County, Florida, after his car hit an I-10 overpass pillar and caught fire; a 24-year-old in Michigan whose car overturned off I-96, with alcohol possibly a factor; and a 43-year-old Texas man whose vehicle struck a tree after leaving I-10 in Louisiana. The Louisiana crash remains under investigation, and officials said the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
Nicole Silverio · 4 min · 8h
Allentown Teen Dies Weeks After Tree-Branch Strike
Health
— Oct 26, 2026
A 15-year-old Parkland High School cross-country runner died nearly a month after a falling tree branch struck him during team practice near Allentown’s Little Lehigh Parkway. The coroner ruled the death accidental and said the student’s name would remain private at his family’s request.
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
— Ranking
From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Des Moines Driver Dies in Waterloo Crash
Waterloo
— Oct 14, 2026
A 55-year-old Des Moines resident died after their car left the road, struck a fence and two trees on Independence Avenue in Waterloo early Wednesday. The wreck was discovered several hours later, and authorities are investigating while withholding the driver’s name pending notification of family.
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New Beginning: 150-Year-Old Banyan Tree Burned From Maui Wildfires Shows Signs of Growth
Reporting
— Sep 19, 2023
A 150-year-old Banyan tree in Lahaina, Hawaii, showed signs of growth after being burned during the Maui wildfires last month. The Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) posted a video on Facebook Sunday…
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Singer Oliver Tree Among Six Feared Dead in Brazil Helicopter Crash
California-based
— Jun 15, 2026
Singer and producer Oliver Tree is presumed dead after a helicopter collision in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that reportedly claimed six lives over the weekend. The 32-year-old California native was among the victims when…
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Preservationists Fight to Save Revolutionary War Witness Tree
Battle of Eutaw Springs
— Aug 24, 2026
Preservationists are racing to save the 1781 witness tree at Eutaw Springs, a 50-year-old live oak that survived the Revolutionary War and is now being strangled by aging and new support cables, with crews installing lightning rods, fresh soil nutrients, and new stabilizing braces. Historians and arborists emphasize the tree’s significance as a rare living link to a pivotal, late-open-field battle that featured officers like Light-Horse Harry Lee and Francis Marion.
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DOJ says Iranian operative used coded calls from NY jail to direct UK plot
U.S. prosecutors say an Iranian-linked operative in a New York jail used coded calls to help direct a failed attack on RAF Fairford, a British base hosting U.S. aircraft. The indictment alleges two co-defendants and UK associates prepared f
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Fatal and Serious Crashes Reported Across Four States
Auto
— Oct 3, 2026
Several crashes left people injured: an 80-year-old Illinois man was hurt after swerving to avoid a deer and overturning in Grant County, Wisconsin, while a Memphis pedestrian was critically injured in a hit-and-run. Separate crashes also injured a Memphis man whose car hit trees and rolled over, and a Memphis driver who struck two trees near Rockbridge, Missouri.
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Lone Tree Son Charged With Father's Murder
World
— Jul 14, 2026
A 52-year-old man, Scott Powers, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of his father, Richard Powers, 76, whose body was found during a welfare check at a Lone Tree residence; Powers was located in Cedar Rapids and hospitalized as the investigation continues with multiple agencies involved. The case details and charges are consistently reported across local outlets following the welfare check at 217 West Elm Street.
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Toy Story vs Shrek
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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Fatal Crashes Kill Drivers in Lancaster, Hartly
Auto
— Oct 5, 2026
A 46-year-old Dover man, identified as Douglas Vitale, died when his Ford Fusion left Arthursville Road, struck a tree and caught fire near Hartly, Delaware, on Oct. 4. State police are continuing to investigate the single-vehicle crash.
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6-Year-Old Girl Reportedly Nearly Kidnapped while Shopping with Family, Brother Notices and Screams
Reporting
— Nov 30, 2021
A mother and her two children were shopping at a Dollar Tree in Austin, Texas, last week when a terrifying incident took place. It was Tuesday evening when the family was at the store. As they shopped, the woman, her…
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8-year-old Nepal flood survivor reunites with mother
World
— Aug 28, 2026
Eight-year-old Zoyal Ghale survived Nepal’s flash floods by climbing a tree, was rescued with a broken leg and airlifted to Kathmandu, and was reunited with his mother after days of searching as relief impacts thousands of children. The case underscores the broader humanitarian crisis in Nepal, where tens of thousands of children are affected and many families remain separated.
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Supreme Court Justices Bash Lawyer Defending Company Undercutting American Jobs With Cheap Migrant Labor
Pete Peterson · 4 min · 8h
Gardener Braves Heights To Tame 300-Year-Old Hedges At Historic Castle
Dan Bull
— Sep 15, 2024
Gardener Dan Bull works from a cherry picker to trim yew trees at Powis Castle in Welshpool, Wales. JOSEPH WALSHE VIA SWNS. “> A brave gardener with a head for heights has started the mammoth task of using a cherry…
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How charismatic are you, really?
Quizie
— Quiz
Not a score out of ten — the AI identifies your specific brand of charm and where it's most dangerous.
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Santa Rosa Man Charged in School-Area Arson
World
— Oct 5, 2026
A 27-year-old Santa Rosa man, Argenis Mauricio Paez, was arrested and charged with two felony counts of arson after witnesses said he started two vegetation fires near Roseland Accelerated Middle School. Officers extinguished one fire before it reached a tree; neither fire caused injuries or structural damage.
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Armed standoffs end in arrests in Rockford, Cheyenne
World
— Oct 8, 2026
A six-hour armed standoff in east Cheyenne ended Wednesday night when authorities forced entry and arrested 42-year-old Brian Kuzma. He faces charges including aggravated assault and stalking after deputies responded to a report that he had fired a shot at a tree and learned he had made threats; nearby residents were ordered to shelter in place during the police response.
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