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Jurassic-era trees have grown in Tasmania for millions of years. Now they face their biggest threat: fire
Pencil pines grow for more than a thousand years each, and only in Tasmania. As lightning fires become more common, humans must mobilise to protect them – or lose these ancients forever. Get our ...The Guardian - 1d -
Tree loss from hurricane leaves Asheville vulnerable to new climate shocks
Damage to trees in western North Carolina from Hurricane Helene was ‘extraordinary and humbling’ but urban areas face particular problems. The city of Asheville and its surrounding areas have been ...The Guardian - 8h -
Ravens re-sign LT Ronnie Stanley, top OL on free agent board, on 3-year, $60 million deal
One of the biggest names in free agency is off the market.Yahoo Sports - 22h -
Million-dollar wage earners have already stopped paying into Social Security for 2025
In 2025, Social Security payroll taxes apply to wages up to $176,100. Workers with $1 million in annual wages have already stopped paying those taxes for the year.CNBC - 2d -
Facing the Looming Threat of A.I., Publishers Turn to Decentralized Platforms
Facing the looming threat of A.I. as a competitor, some publishers are considering an alternative to the internet’s all-powerful algorithms.The New York Times - 2d -
NHL Trade Deadline 2025: The Five Biggest Losers
Now that the NHL’s trade deadline has come and gone, it’s as good a time as any to examine the deals that were made – and the ones that weren’t – and identify winners and losers at the deadline. We ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Biggest US Banks Have All Backed Out of a Commitment to Reach Net Zero
In the lead up to the inauguration, the six largest US banks left a voluntary alliance with the UN to reach net zero by 2050. Now, critics are calling for new climate laws.Wired - 1d -
Altadena Residents Face High Costs as They Begin to Rebuild Their Homes
The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.The New York Times - 1d -
Senate Republican says Musk ‘does not have the power to fire people’
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said Sunday that tech billionaire Elon Musk “does not have the power to fire people.” "Elon Musk does not have the power to fire people. The president of the United States ...The Hill - 6h -
NC State fires Keatts a year after Final Four run
NC State fired Kevin Keatts as the school's men's basketball coach, making the move a year after he led the Wolfpack on an unexpected run to the Final Four.ESPN - 32m -
Tesla facilities face wave of attacks as Elon Musk delves into politics
As Elon Musk attempts to drastically cut the federal workforce and delves further into the corridors of American power, the Tesla CEO's electric carmaker facilities have come under fire — literally.NBC News - 22h -
First firing squad execution in 15 years is carried out in South Carolina
South Carolina has conducted the first firing squad execution in the U.S. in over a decade. Brad Sigmon was pronounced dead at 6:08 p.m. last night, three minutes after sharpshooters fired their ...CBS News - 1d -
Browns, Myles Garrett agree to record four-year contract extension, deal averages $40 million per year
Garrett's reported $122.8 million guaranteed is also the most ever for non-QB in league historyCBS Sports - 3h -
Fired Federal Workers Face a Sluggish Job Market
Unemployment is low, but there isn’t much room to move around — especially for those with highly government-specific skills.The New York Times - 2d -
With Raiders trading for Geno Smith, Shedeur Sanders is now the biggest mystery of the 2025 NFL Draft
“I wouldn’t cross the Raiders off yet,” a high-ranking AFC executive told Yahoo Sports. It reflects a new reality for quarterback-desperate NFL teams — and the resultant white-hot spotlight that's ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Bourbon is out, patriotism is in - how Canadians are facing US threats head on
Across the country, Canadians are defiant in boycotting American goods and travel even as Trump promises another temporary reprieve.BBC News - 1d -
How Trump's threats have revived Canada's Liberal Party
Justin Trudeau's party was headed for near-certain defeat - until the US president said he wanted to make Canada the 51st state.BBC News - 15h -
Brush fire on Long Island that's scorched 400 acres is 22% contained
A brush fire on New York’s Long Island that has burned 400 acres and prompted a response from 80 fire departments and 600 personnel is now 22% contained, according to Suffolk County officials.NBC News - 3h -
Swiss police rescue two dogs kidnapped for over $1 million ransom
Swiss police say they have solved a kidnapping involving two dogs and a demand for ransom of about $1.135 millionABC News - 1d -
A reason to root for each driver, a question facing each team
Before the 2025 F1 season kicks off in Australia, ESPN brings you a reason to root for all 20 drivers, and the biggest issue facing all 10 teams.ESPN - 2d -
The Biggest Winners and Losers After the N.H.L. Trade Deadline
Two trades have reshaped the Stanley Cup race after a wild week.The New York Times - 7h -
Brush fires erupt in New York amid strong winds
Brush fires have erupted in Long Island and near Brooklyn as strong winds in New York created an elevated risk of fire spread Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.NBC News - 20h -
Aid operations in Gaza imperiled as millions of promised USAID dollars do not arrive
The Trump administration’s cuts to USAID have frozen hundreds of millions of dollars in contractual payments to aid groups, leaving them paying out of pocket to preserve the fragile Gaza ceasefire, ...ABC News - 2d -
Humans Have Been Perfecting Avocados for 7,500 Years
Ancient peoples of Latin America saved the fleshy fruits from extinction and gradually made them tastier.The New York Times - 2d -
Investigators try to find the cause of New York brush fires
New York officials are investigating the origin of the brush fires on Long Island that have burned hundreds of acres though they are no longer visible. NBC News' Maya Eaglin reports on how much ...NBC News - 2h -
Walgreens to Be Acquired by Sycamore Partners in $10 Billion Deal
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance have lost about half their value in the past year, as the chain has faced pressure in its retail and pharmacy businesses.The New York Times - 2d -
Sources: Bengals keeping Gesicki on 3-year deal
The Bengals are re-signing tight end Mike Gesicki to a three-year deal worth $25.5 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 1d -
2025 NFL free agency: Bengals re-signing TE Mike Gesicki to three-year deal worth $25.5 million, per report
The Bengals are bringing back the veteran after one year with the teamCBS Sports - 1d -
Spotify’s biggest sin? Its algorithms have pushed artists to make joyless, toothless music | John Harris
Most musicians can only make money on the platform by writing songs inoffensive enough to get on to one of its vapid playlists. In the hands of some of its most gifted practitioners, songwriting is ...The Guardian - 3h -
When was the last time Nottingham Forest were in the Champions League? History behind their dramatic PL run
The Tricky Trees have been sensational all season long as Nuno Espirito Santo's men zero in on a UCL spotCBS Sports - 21h -
Sources: Seahawks DT Reed back on 3-year deal
Seattle Seahawks defensive tackle Jarran Reed is returning to the team on a three-year deal worth up to $25 million, sources told ESPN.ESPN - 32m -
What Saquon Barkley's career year, record raise means for free agent RBs
Barkley became the league's highest-paid RB two years after he was franchise-tagged for $10.1 million.ESPN - 5h -
Starbucks Just Gave Its Employees a Very Blunt Message, and Taught a Key Leadership Lesson
The biggest takeaway: When you’re a leader, you have to lead.Inc. - 10h -
US taxpayers have shelled out tens of millions of dollars for Trump’s golf trips
The president, who derided Barack Obama for golfing while in office, even makes money off his Mar-a-Lago weekends. It has become a familiar routine for the Palm Beach county sheriff, Ric Bradshaw, ...The Guardian - 7h -
Suozzi slams Trump over Ukraine, says Putin shouldn't be awarded for 'awful things' Ukrainians have faced
Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-N.Y.) slammed President Trump over the war in Ukraine on Sunday, also saying that Russian President Vladimir Putin shouldn’t be awarded “for all the awful things that have ...The Hill - 46m -
QB1 & only: Giants ink DeVito, lone QB on roster
The Giants have re-signed quarterback Tommy DeVito to a one-year, $1 million deal. DeVito is the only quarterback on New York's roster, with the team expected to add a veteran in free agency.ESPN - 1d -
Sources: WR Brown back to K.C. on 1-year deal
Free agent wide receiver Hollywood Brown is returning to the Chiefs on a one-year deal worth up to $11 million, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.ESPN - 21h -
Fired Federal Workers See Family Members Pile on After the DOGE Axe Falls
The abrupt loss of their livelihoods was tough enough. Now many laid-off government workers report their relatives and friends are celebrating their turmoil.Inc. - 2d -
Spurs' De'Aaron Fox makes explosive comments ahead of his Sacramento return: Kings 'didn't have my back'
Fox said he told team he wouldn't play for another coach in Sacramento after Mike Brown was firedCBS Sports - 1d -
Source: Ravens to re-sign Stanley to 3-year deal
The Baltimore Ravens will re-sign veteran left tackle Ronnie Stanley, 30, a two-time Pro Bowl player who has been the franchise's starting left tackle since 2016, to a three-year, $60 million deal, ...ESPN - 15h
