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This Tree Wants to Be Struck by Lightning
Before a discovery in a Panamanian rainforest, “it seemed impossible that lightning could be a good thing for the trees,” a scientist said.The New York Times - 1d -
Lightning beat Islanders 4-1
The Lightning started their four-game roadtrip off with a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders on Tuesday.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Council embarks on spring Christmas tree planting
The council says 12 trees have been permanently planted across the borough this week.BBC News - 4d -
Lightning hit the road with a playoff berth in reach
TAMPA — The Lightning often talk about their primary focus going into each season is to earn a playoff spot. And as they embark on their final multi-game road trip of the season, they likely will ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Lightning set to open roadtrip with a matchup against the New York Islanders
It's April 1st and the clock is winding down on the regular season. The Lightning have nine games left on the schedule to start their roadtrip. They currently hold the second place spot in the ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
‘A tree zoo’: endangered conifers a living legacy of Kent pinetum’s centenary
Bedgebury national pinetum has become a vital ark for rare evergreen trees, which are often unfairly maligned. With the exception of Christmas trees, conifers are not widely cherished. People tend ...The Guardian - 5d -
White House to remove magnolia tree dating to Andrew Jackson
The White House will remove from its property a magnolia tree planted nearly 200 years ago with seeds said to have been brought from former President Jackson’s home in Tennessee. President Trump ...The Hill - 3d -
United aware of reports kite struck plane landing at Reagan National
Authorities said a kite was briefly confiscated nearby.The Hill - 3d -
I Struck Out With Tinder and OpenAI’s New Dating Game
The two companies are working together to help you practice ‘cringeworthy moments.’ The result? Lots of rejection.Inc. - 2d -
'Spaghetti growing on trees' - are we too wary of an April Fool's prank?
Humorous headlines once flooded the papers on 1 April. Experts explain why it does not happen today.BBC News - 2d -
California wildfire threatening forest home of world’s oldest tree
Silver fire leading to fears about Methuselah, a nearly 5,000-year-old bristlecone pine in eastern part of state. Firefighters have managed to make “strong progress” containing a fire burning ...The Guardian - 2d -
Roundup: Northridge softball beats Tree of Life for fourth win
Mary Cate Spang drove in four runs Tuesday during Northridge’s home victory.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Always Wanted a Personal Assistant? This AI Startup Wants to Help
Yutori wants to bring AI into the workplace by creating a digital personal assistant that can actually do some work for you at the office. It just won’t bring you coffee.Inc. - 3d -
Robins want to have something to play for - Sykes
Bristol City midfielder Mark Sykes says the team want to have something to play for as they continue their chase for a play-off place.Yahoo Sports - 4h -
Broncos coach Sean Payton wants to play in Germany (here's why)
Sean Payton wants the Broncos to play a game in Germany this season.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Diamondbacks' Eugenio Suarez hasn't used torpedo bat, but wants to try one
Eugenio Suarez on torpedo bats: "Right now, I don't want to change anything. ... But yeah, obviously, I want to try at least in BP."Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Transgender people are about 1% of the U.S. population. Yet they're a political lightning rod.
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people’s access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds.NBC News - 3d -
Bills coach to continue utilizing the 'Tush Push' despite wanting the play banned
Bills coach Sean McDermott wants the Tush Push banned but says his team will still run their version of the controversial playYahoo Sports - 3d -
Shane Steichen weighs in on what Colts ideally want at tight end position
Shane Steichen recently highlighted what the Colts would ideally want at the tight end position.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
‘Natty or Not’ Influencer Kenny Boulet Wants People to Be More Honest About Steroids
The fitness influencer Kenny Boulet, who asks gymgoers if they’re “natty or not,” wants people to be more honest about their steroid use.The New York Times - 22h -
Hughes wants another 'big fight' after world title loss
Former world champion Nina Hughes confirms she wants to carry on fighting despite failing in her bid to regain the WBA bantamweight title.Yahoo Sports - 7h -
You Can Make Amber Fossils in 24 Hours, Instead of Millions of Years
Paleontologists hope that an amber-like material, made with living tree resin, will shed light on the prehistoric fossilization of the real stuff.The New York Times - Mar. 24 -
At Least 6 Killed in Storm That Leaves More Than 700,000 Without Power
The spring storm brought freezing rain and sleet to the Great Lakes region over the weekend, snapping trees and power lines.The New York Times - 2d -
Bologna Want Minimum €30-40m Cash For Inter Milan Target
Bologna want a fee of at least €30-40 million to sell Inter Milan linked striker Santiago Castro this summer.This according to Italian outlet TuttoMercatoWeb.Inter Milan are eyeing up a move for ...Yahoo Sports - 7h -
'I'll fulfil any role Larne want me to do' - Haveron
Larne head coach Gary Haveron says he will be happy to fulfil any role Larne want him to do in the future after Nathan Rooney was accepted for a Uefa Licence course.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
VIP Records helped launch Snoop Dogg's career. Now the shop owner wants to build a museum
Owner Kelvin Anderson Sr. wants the project to tell the story of Black music — and the role that VIP records has played in shaping it.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Trump says he wants to serve a third term as US president. Can he?
Donald Trump says "a lot of people want me to do it" and supporters claim there's a loophole to the two-term constitutional limit.BBC News - 2d -
A.O.C. Wants the Democrats to Think Anew
The New York progressive believes economic populism is the path forward for Democrats. Can she unite her party around that?The New York Times - 3d -
The Founder of OnlyFans Wants to Buy TikTok
Tim Stokely partnered with a crypto company to bid for TikTok as the social media company faces a deadline to either sell or be banned in the US. Amazon also placed a last-minute bid.Wired - 21h -
WATCH: Obama accidentally photobombs family’s picture in DC
Portia Moore was taking a photo of her children surrounded by the blooming cherry blossom trees in Washington, D.C., when the former president accidentally stepped into the shot.ABC News - 1d -
Roy: Duclair 'god-awful' during Isles' 4-1 loss
In the heat of the Eastern Conference playoff race, and with his team struggling, New York Islanders coach Patrick Roy said Anthony Duclair was "god-awful" in a loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, and ...ESPN - 1d -
Medical supplies in great need as international assistance flows into Myanmar after earthquake
Emergency aid has streamed into Southeast Asia in the two days since a massive earthquake struck Myanmar and ThailandABC News - 4d -
Matthew Stafford's new contract has not yet been signed
More than a month ago, the Rams and quarterback Matthew Stafford struck a deal on a new contract for 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
7-year-old killed by falling boulder at Nevada ski resort
A 7-year-old Nevada girl died after being struck by a falling boulder at a ski resort on Saturday, officials said.NBC News - 2d -
At least 6 hurt in Boston after truck hits pedestrians
Boston police and fire officials said that a truck reportedly struck several poles and was wedged between a pole and a building.The Hill - 2d -
'We still have hope': Searching for quake survivors in Mandalay
The BBC speaks to people in Mandalay close to where Myanmar's deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck.BBC News - 2d -
Inside Mandalay: BBC joins rescuers searching for earthquake dead in Myanmar
The BBC’s Yogita Limaye is the first foreign journalist to enter the country since the disaster struck.BBC News - 1d -
Mariah Carey didn't steal 'All I Want For Christmas Is You' from other writers: judge
A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that Mariah Carey did not steal her perennial holiday hit "All I Want for Christmas Is You” from other songwritersABC News - Mar. 20 -
Trump says he doesn't 'want to talk about a third term now' but 'so many people' are asking him to run
President Trump said he doesn’t want to discuss his plans for 2028 but said “so many people” are asking him to run for a third term — a move prohibited by the Constitution. Trump was asked about ...The Hill - 3d