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The last fragments of ancient Irish rainforests may face a new threat … trees
As commercial monocultures increase, ecologists are calling for the remaining splinters of native woodland to be identified, protected - and expanded. Photographs by Rob Stothard “This could ...The Guardian - 1d -
Endangered frog dads travel 7,000 miles to 'give birth'
Male frogs carrying tadpoles made an incredible journey to the UK by boat, plane, and car.BBC News - 2d -
Udeh and the TCU Horned Frogs host conference foe Colorado
TCU and Colorado will face off in a matchup of Big 12 foesABC News - 2d -
Why There’s Nowhere to Hide From Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s long-promised trade war could start as soon as Saturday, leaving companies scrambling for a workaround for their global supply chains.The New York Times - 4d -
Bear found hiding under Altadena home after Eaton Fire
Samy Arbid had a surprise guest hiding out at his Altadena home when he finally returned to the neighborhood after the Eaton Fire.CBS News - 5d -
Immigrant Communities in Hiding: ‘People Think ICE Is Everywhere’
Schools, churches and shops are feeling the chilling effect of the fear of deportation. One minister said fewer congregants were showing up for services.The New York Times - 5d -
The Year of the Snake is underway with Lunar New Year festivities around the world
Firecrackers, parades and prayers marked the Lunar New Year as millions around Asia and farther afield celebratedABC News - 6d -
Tree trimmer killed in wood chipper accident in Florida
The wood chipper accident occurred on Tuesday in Ocean Ridge, about 60 miles north of Miami.CBS News - 6d -
Fight over Trump's funding freeze and Year of the Snake begins: Morning Rundown
The Trump administration’s order to freeze federal funding is met with confusion and legal challenges.NBC News - 6d -
‘Less desirable’: behind lunar new year superstitions of a year of the snake
Some say it’s not the time to make life decisions, but others are countering the bad luck – or leaving those beliefs behind. At Asiastar Fantasy Inc, a San Francisco gift shop that specializes in ...The Guardian - 6d -
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The Year of the Snake is all about shedding that bad energy
The Lunar New Year begins every 12 years on Jan. 29, kicking off more than two weeks of parties, customs and copious feasts.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
Office Plants Add Warmth to the Workplace. These Species Will Thrive There
A touch of green makes the workplace better and reduces employee stress. These plants will do well in the world of cubicles.Inc. - Jan. 28 -
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Year of the Snake: PSG show off special Lunar New Year kit
PSG and some other clubs are ushering in the Year of the Snake with a special kit to mark the Lunar New Year.ESPN - Jan. 27 -
Botanic Garden devastated after Storm Éowyn felled Edinburgh's tallest tree
The 166-year-old Himalayan cedar grew to 100ft tall after being planted in Edinburgh during a visit by Queen Victoria's son, Albert.BBC News - Jan. 27 -
Storm Éowyn: Teenager dies after car hit by falling tree
The 19-year-old was driving on the B743 in Mauchline when the accident happened on Friday.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Two men killed by falling trees during Storm Éowyn
Man, 19, died after car struck in Scotland and 20-year-old man killed in Ireland, as Met Office issues further warnings. Two people were killed by falling trees during the record-breaking gusts of ...The Guardian - Jan. 26 -
Three teenagers die after car hits tree
The driver and two passengers die at the scene and another passenger is critically injured in hospital.BBC News - Jan. 25 -
Watch: Trees down and streets flooded as Storm Éowyn brings wild weather
Storm Éowyn brought gusts of up to 114mph (183 km/h) - causing travel disruption and leaving many in the UK and Ireland without power.BBC News - Jan. 24 -
Metal Gear Solid Snake Amiibo Is Being Reprinted - Preorder At Best Buy
Metal Gear Solid Snake Amiibo Figure $16 | Releases February ...GameSpot - Jan. 24 -
China's Lunar Mission: Make a Snake That's Not Scary
Zodiac lands on the slithery creature, presenting a marketing nightmare; lose the forked tongue, tone down the scaliness.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Conspiracy-laden, fire-prone icons: what will happen to LA’s palm trees?
Many palm species in the city are receptive to embers, hard to extinguish – and probably helped spread the fires. When the Los Angeles wildfires broke out on the morning of 7 January, some of the ...The Guardian - Jan. 23 -
Review: 'Presence' is a cerebral ghost story that hides a family drama under the sheet
With the audience haunting a sad family through a spirit's POV, Steven Soderbergh's latest experiment is ultimately about the never-ending appeal of voyeurism.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 23 -
Trump’s Mexico tariffs would shift plants to Asia, warns car parts maker
Sumitomo Electric head says president’s proposed 25% duty would amount to the US ‘strangling’ itselfFinancial Times - Jan. 23 -
Aid convoys snake their way through ruins in Gaza as attention shifts to rebuilding
More than 2,400 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas took effect.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Hidden ‘bonus’ write-offs hide the true cost of tax breaks
The government is trading revenue now (when it is more valuable) for revenue later.The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Thousands await stinky plant's rare bloom
A livestream of a "corpse flower" due to bloom in Sydney's botanic gardens has captivated the internet.BBC News - Jan. 22 -
How Invasive Plants Are Fueling California’s Wildfire Crisis
Non-native grasses and eucalyptus trees brought to California centuries ago for agriculture and landscaping have reshaped the state’s fire dynamics.Wired - Jan. 21 -
Instagram hides search results for 'Democrats'
Meta says it is working quickly to resolve the problem, which has prompted accusations of bias on social media.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
A cold boiled egg pot may be a convenient shot of protein, but where’s the joy in that? | Lucy Dearlove
Somewhere between protein powders and chicken breasts in plastic containers, I fear the pursuit of wellness has become a thief of joy. Last year, I needed to eat on the go between exercising and an ...The Guardian - Jan. 18 -
Warning of stowaway snakes and tree-frogs hiding in pot plants
Frogs, lizards, snakes and insect pests are being transported across the world on ornamental plants.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Fired Disney employee will plead guilty to hacking menus to hide peanut content
Michael Scheuer, who had been a Disney menu production manager, in one instance added a swastika to a menu during hack, prosecutors said.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
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TSA reveals craziest confiscations of 2024, from snakes in pants to meth in crutches
Some folks are taking "carry-on" a little too seriously.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
From palm trees and mansions to beach lifeguard stations: 'Everything was on fire'
Survivors of multiple massive wildfires that simultaneously erupted in Los Angeles County described apocalyptic scenes.ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Belgium’s Food Agency Advises Against Eating Your Christmas Tree
The country’s food agency warned against using evergreens in food after the city of Ghent suggested an unusual form of recycling: spruce needle butter.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Cannabis companies say DEA has closed mind against a less-dangerous pot ranking
Advocates accuse Drug Enforcement Administration of blocking the reclassification of cannabis as a Schedule III drug under the Controlled Substances Act.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns
Message came after northern city of Ghent posted tips for recycling the conifer as a dish. At a time when most people have probably polished off their holiday leftovers, Belgium’s food agency has ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Venezuela's Dissidents Plot Comeback After Months in Hiding, Exile or Jail
Opposition leader María Corina Machado seeks to draw out protesters to prevent a power grab by strongman President Nicolás Maduro.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6
