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Holiday tree traditions span three communities
Good News
— 2d
Communities are marking the holiday season with festive tree events, including Chickerell’s newly installed Christmas tree and Idaho Falls’ 60th Festival of Trees, which raises funds for people with disabilities. In Mankato, the 41st Holiday Sharing Tree campaign is collecting gift cards for more than 1,500 participants, many of whom may otherwise receive no holiday gift.
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South Carolina Tree Arrives, Capitol Tree Resumes Journey
Lifestyle
— 5d
South Carolina’s official Christmas tree arrived at the State House ahead of its November lighting ceremony. The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree, meanwhile, made a stop in Idaho Falls on its cross-country trip after a crash in Billings temporarily delayed its journey.
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Evansville plans Tepe Park tree planting to expand canopy
Evansville
— Oct 20, 2026
Communities are promoting fall stewardship, from volunteer tree planting in Evansville to advice on planting native trees in Arizona. Parks are also offering seasonal outings, including fall-color walks in Georgia and ranger- or expert-led nature walks in New Jersey and Virginia.
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Trees feature across forests, festivals, historic sites
Lifestyle
— Nov 4, 2026
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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Westerners Don’t Want Their Utilities Tied To California’s Power Market, Poll Shows
Simon August · 6 min · 2h
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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Woman dies after accident at Lazy 5 Ranch
Health
— Oct 23, 2026
A woman died after a tree limb struck a horse-drawn wagon at Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, North Carolina, on Oct. 17, spooking the horses and causing three passengers to fall. Her son said she suffered serious head trauma; her aunt was also seriously injured, and the condition of the other passenger is unknown.
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Arkansas, Tennessee Cities Plan Fall Tree Giveaways
Environment
— Oct 4, 2026
Several Arkansas cities are holding fall tree giveaways in October, offering residents free trees and shrubs to expand local tree canopies and beautify neighborhoods. Programs in Centerton, Rogers, Fayetteville and Bentonville have varying dates, registration and residency requirements, while Clarksville and Montgomery County are also offering free native trees through a front-yard program.
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Fall Park Volunteer Events Span Multiple Communities
Environment
— Oct 7, 2026
Communities in Edmonds and Portland are marking Arbor Day with fall tree-planting events, volunteer opportunities and activities, emphasizing how autumn’s wetter, cooler conditions help newly planted trees take root. Portland’s celebration also includes a giveaway of more than 200 trees.
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Biden Nomination Falling Apart After Alleged Lies About Her Past
Reporting
— Jul 17, 2021
The nominee President Joe Biden picked to lead the federal Bureau of Land Management is reportedly lying about her involvement in a 1989 plot to spike trees. The Washington Post has described tree spiking as an…
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Westerners Don’t Want Their Utilities Tied To California’s Power Market, Poll Shows
A federal power agency is weighing whether to join a California-operated electricity market, but most Westerners polled say their utilities should stay independent.
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Gaza olive harvest expected to fall far below normal levels
The Gaza Strip
— Oct 14, 2026
Palestinians say Israeli military machinery uprooted olive trees near Ramallah in the occupied West Bank; the military said it was checking the report. In Gaza, restricted access and bulldozing have devastated olive groves, leaving an estimated 150,000 of 2 million trees and a harvest far below normal, driving up prices and hurting families and farmers.
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Marcus Bell
The bulldozing and access limits are wiping out a key source of income, and higher prices will hit even more people.
Fires Ease, Evacuations Lifted in Michigan, South Dakota
Weather
— Oct 11, 2026
The 1,645-acre PK Fire in Sheridan County is now 85% contained, and all evacuation notices have been lifted after recent moisture eased conditions. Crews are monitoring containment and allowing portions of the fire to burn out where falling cottonwood trees make direct firefighting unsafe.
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Waimanalo Man Dies After Tree Falls on Tent as Hurricane Lowell Passes
Josh Green
— Sep 9, 2026
A homeless man living in a tent died when a tree fell on him at Sherwood Beach in Waimānalo during Hurricane Lowell, with the death ruled an unattended incident and no foul play suspected as investigators determine the link to the storm. The incident underscores Lowell’s severe impact across Oʻahu and other islands, including widespread damage, power outages, and evacuations as officials continued to assess the storm’s toll.
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Southeast officials urge preparation for Isaias
Weather
— Oct 9, 2026
As storms bring risks of rain, wind and fallen trees, officials are urging residents to stay informed, prepare homes and use caution on the roads; Montgomery crews are clearing a downed tree. A tree-care professional advises people to shelter safely and leave hazardous cleanup to trained crews rather than attempting it themselves.
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Storms trigger fallen trees across Warren County
Weather
— Aug 21, 2026
Storm-damaged trees blocked roads from Massachusetts to Mississippi, including a large tree on Beaver Street in Waltham and fallen trees closing I-55 and U.S. 61 in Warren County as storms moved through on August 21–22, 2026. Emergency crews and law enforcement responded with bus reroutes, power lines down, and motorists urged to use caution, with no injuries reported in several incidents.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 18h
Storm-Toppled Trees Kill Two in Alabama, Florida
Weather
— Oct 10, 2026
A fallen tree struck a home on Monterey Drive in Birmingham early Saturday, killing one person and trapping another. Firefighters rescued the second person, who was treated at the scene; the incident occurred as storm-related weather moved through the area.
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
— Quiz
Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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19 Firefighters and Police Use Bare Hands, Chainsaws and Shovels to Save Child Struck by Fallen Tree
Reporting
— Mar 16, 2023
Parents are cautioned over and over that terrible things can happen if they don’t keep a close eye on their children — but the reality is that bad things can happen even while a parent is paying attention. One parent…
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