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Judge sets $5M bond for third suspect in Mississippi tree homicide — 4dA Mississippi judge set a $5M bond for Eric Clark, third man charged in Tasia Fortune's death; she was found hanging from a tree but was already dead, police say the scene was staged.

“Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, ye — 1dPosted to FaithTap by IJR.

Israeli Bulldozers Uproot Olive Trees Near Ramallah Before October Harvest — Sep 23, 2026"They are uprooting, and we will plant again with the help of God," a Deir Nidham farmer said after bulldozers cleared nearly nine acres of olive trees days before harvest.

Nicole Hardy The farmer's plan to replant shows determination, but losing established trees sets them back years.

Tree-Care Firms Expand Coverage Across Five RegionsEnvironment — Sep 22, 2026Tree-care companies are expanding services across Tennessee, California, Massachusetts, Texas and Maryland, offering seasonal pest assessments and treatment, hazardous-tree removal, pruning and broader arborist care. The announcements emphasize timely responses to local threats—including emerald ash borer, bark beetles, hemlock pests, drought and storm risks—and professional practices intended to protect tree health and property safety.

Nor’easter Floods Outer Banks, Threatens New England — Sep 24, 2026A strengthening nor’easter is moving up the East Coast and is expected to bring New England heavy rain, damaging winds, coastal flooding and beach erosion through the weekend, with downed trees and power outages also possible. Forecasters warn that the storm’s track could shift the worst impacts, while high tides may worsen flooding and road closures along the coast.

Derek Foss High tides on top of the rain could close a lot of coastal roads in New England, so people better have backup plans ready.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom 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.

Trump administration directs wildlife agency to ignore accidental species deaths — Sep 17, 2026USFWS Director Nesvik’s Sept. 14 memo limits unlawful “take” to intentional harm, writing that felling a tree is not a take of roosting bats unless done to kill or capture them.

Derek Foss Focusing enforcement on intent should reduce pointless lawsuits against regular property owners.

St. Boniface Fells the Donar OakGood News — FROM 723Boniface chops down a pagan sacred tree without harm.

Uganda, DRC Communities Strengthen Gorilla Conservation — Sep 23, 2026Community-led conservation is helping protect gorillas across Central Africa: near Uganda’s Bwindi forest, residents are planting useful trees outside the park to reduce pressure on mountain-gorilla habitat, while in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a new legal designation expands community-managed forest protections for threatened Grauer’s gorillas. Health and tourism initiatives also support mountain-gorilla conservation, whose population has nearly doubled since the 1990s.

Waimanalo Man Dies After Tree Falls on Tent as Hurricane Lowell Passes — Sep 9, 2026A 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.

Scientists Identify First New Cat Species in Century — Sep 17, 2026Genetic analysis across South America identifies Leopardus tilcayo, a small Tilcayo tiger cat from Bolivia, as a distinct new species—the first to be named in about a century—and notes a broader reclassification that recognizes five tiger-cat species in the region, including a subspecies of L. tigrinus called antisuyo. The findings underscore biodiversity in the tiger-cat group amid conservation concerns and clarify the long-contested cat family tree.

Tom Gallagher The split into five tiger-cat species should help target conservation better, but it also shows how fragile these small populations really are.

Amsterdam Museum Unveils Kusama Retrospective as Tribute After Death — Sep 9, 2026The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is staging a comprehensive Kusama retrospective with 300+ works, an immersive infinity room, and around 50 pieces never before shown, serving as a posthumous tribute after her death at 97. The exhibition extends Kusama’s signature polka-dot world to public spaces, wrapping trees and the building facade in dots, and aims to appeal to both new visitors and longtime fans.

Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Conservation Efforts Counter Pressures Across American LandscapesEnvironment — Sep 7, 2026Across the U.S., communities are balancing growth with conservation, from Las Vegas preserving two Survivor Tree offspring as living memorials to the 9/11 site and private lands promoting native plants to bolster biodiversity. Coastal and island regions face erosion and ecological strain—from Michigan shoreline restoration and California’s Santa Catalina tourism pressures to Florida’s water-shortage conflicts around development—underscoring the push for resilient landscapes and sustainable planning.

New England and Kyoto Lead Fall Foliage Travel Picks — Sep 16, 2026A trio of travel outlets highlight five top fall getaways for leaf-peeping and seasonal festivals, led by New England’s foliage, historic towns, and classic seasonal comforts, with staples like Vermont lodging, the Kancamagus Highway, and Salem’s Halloween culture. The roundups also flag a Michigan fall culinary experience at Treetops Resort in Grand Rapids, offering a multi-course progressive dinner and drink tastings in early October.

Priya Raman The multi-course dinner at that Michigan resort in October sounds like a fun twist on fall travel.

Five UK and Irish Towns Offer Distinctive AttractionsTravel — 2dTravelers seeking alternatives to major cities can explore distinctive towns across Britain and Ireland: Scotland’s Bo’ness pairs Firth of Forth trails with steam trains and historic sites, while Killarney offers access to Ireland’s first national park alongside lively shops and pubs. England’s Hebden Bridge blends Victorian streets and arts culture with outdoor escapes, car-free Hawkshead provides medieval heritage in the Lake District, and Margate combines sandy beaches with galleries and vintage seaside character.

Gator Task Force Targets North Louisiana Crime, DrugsPolitics — Sep 25, 2026Federal, state and local agencies have launched the Gator Task Force to combat violent crime and drug trafficking across North Louisiana. The initiative will coordinate resources to pursue violent offenders and fugitives and dismantle street gangs.

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Cork, Kerry Emergency Housing Rises 14%Politics — 4dHomelessness is straining services in Cork, where people are staying longer in emergency accommodation, while a mechanic’s account describes the hidden daily work of living in a car and keeping up a job. Elsewhere, Luna County plans a public forum on local services and solutions, and a Vietnamese city is pursuing a 2026 program to eliminate street homelessness and begging.

US Futures Steady After Yield-Driven Wall Street Slide — 3d10-year yields held above 5.2% near 2007 highs as AMD bought World Labs for $8.2B and Anthropic targeted a $2T-plus IPO.

Priya Raman AMD buying World Labs for 8 billion feels like a smart move while everyone waits to see if Anthropic can hit that 2 trillion valuation.

Cornell Reopens 2024 Sexual Assault Case — 4dA suspect turned himself in after a shooting at Eddy Street Commons, while Indiana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3%. Other reported developments included the reopening of a Cornell sexual-assault case, storm damage in New England, pandas arriving in Atlanta, a multistate Labcorp settlement, and weaker rural business conditions amid higher fuel and fertilizer costs.

Piper Sandler said to be in talks to buy Perella Weinberg — 3dPerella Weinberg shares rose more than 15% after the Wall Street Journal reported Piper Sandler is in talks to buy it at roughly its $1.4 billion market cap.

Chris Dalton Piper Sandler buying Perella Weinberg at that price looks like a solid move to grow their advisory work.

Right-wing meme mocks Madonna's fashion choice as street walker — 2dMeme Wars: trending on the Right today.

Nicole Hardy It's sad how quickly the internet turns on older women for not covering up while men get a pass for similar looks.

Beijing Chaoyang Light, Arts Festivals OpenEntertainment — 5dBeijing is hosting a major light-and-arts festival, while Chinese choreographer Fang Zhenghua is combining street dance with traditional cultural elements and robotics. Other reports examine the potential upheaval of a Taiwan annexation, a U.S.-China summit that produced a temporary trade truce, and allegations that Hunan officials took money from a detained Shanghai technology executive without releasing him.

Explosion Collapses Athens Building, Injures People — Sep 25, 2026On Sept. 25, 2026, an explosion hit an old two-story building on Lysikratous Street in Athens’ Plaka near the Acropolis; collapse extent and injury counts differ across reports.

Sam Okafor Hope the people hurt in that Plaka explosion recover quickly.

Stars and NY nominee detained blocking streets near UN — 6dNYPD took 103 into custody after a Jewish Voice for Peace sit-in blocked First Avenue during Netanyahu’s UN address, including Susan Sarandon and a near-certain House member.

Dana Whitfield Protesters have every right to speak out but shutting down First Avenue only hurts regular New Yorkers trying to get to work.

WisdomTree Funds Declare September Dividends Ranging From 2.5 to 25.5 Cents — Sep 25, 2026WisdomTree funds announced dividends payable September 29: GTR declared 15 cents per share quarterly, CXSE declared 25.5 cents quarterly—up from 9 cents—and WTBN set a 7.5-cent payment, reported as monthly in one account and quarterly in another. WTIP also announced a monthly dividend of 2.5 cents per share; the funds’ record and ex-dividend dates are September 25.

Chris Dalton CXSE's jump to 25.5 cents per share is a solid improvement over last quarter, might add some to my holdings.