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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 - 21h -
Council embarks on spring Christmas tree planting
The council says 12 trees have been permanently planted across the borough this week.BBC News - 3d -
‘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 - 4d -
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 - 2d -
Why Taking a Strategic Pause Is the Secret to Peak Productivity
It might seem counterintuitive, but taking a pause in the workday drives results.Inc. - 3d -
How to Create Peak Experiences for Leaders and Teams
It requires leading with a dash of magic.Inc. - 4h -
'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 - 1d -
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 - 22h -
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 - 9h -
'Peak' uncertainty: Evercore ISI predicts market turning point around Trump tariffs
Evercore ISI's Julian Emanuel recommends accumulating stocks right now.CNBC - 1d -
‘It will never happen again’: former bikie-turned-golf pro Ryan Peake bears the scars of a chequered past
Australian golfer continues to carry a troubled history and a prison sentence with him even as a New Zealand Open title sends him on to the world stage. “I’ve done what I’ve done, I’ve been ...The Guardian - 1d -
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 - 1d -
11 players to watch at the Augusta National Women's Amateur, including 2 past champions
The 2025 Augusta National Women's Amateur has its best field yet, and numerous top players are peaking at the right time.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Goddess’ of the Piano
At 83, the Argentine-Swiss pianist is at the peak of her powers. But she doesn’t want to talk about it.The New York Times - 15h -
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 - 5h -
GOP’s Florida jitters; Trump’s tariff week spooks the market
{beacon} Happy Monday. With the combination of perfect spring weather, cherry blossoms reaching peak bloom, the kite festival and a Nationals day game, Washington was positively bursting this ...The Hill - 2d -
Elon Musk says backlash against his DOGE government cuts is hurting Tesla stock
Shares of Tesla entered Monday down more than 34% year to date, and the stock has been cut nearly in half from its peak in December.CNBC - 1d -
Traveling to Finland for Lessons on Happiness
Can forest walks, cold plunges and talking to trees make you happier? An anxious American went to Helsinki to see if what she learned there could lift her spirits back home.The New York Times - 2d -
Weather tracker: Arctic winter sea ice at record low in 2025, scientists say
Annual peak is lowest on record, covering 5.53m sq miles – about 30,000 sq miles below the previous low in 2017. Winter sea ice in the Arctic has reached a record low in 2025, according to Nasa and ...The Guardian - 2d -
‘He’s always consistent’: Sharpshooter Houstan helps Magic on both ends
At the peak of the injury plague striking the Magic in January, third-year pro Caleb Houstan served as a spot-starter and joined Orlando‘s rotation as part of the second unit. It’s what he’s done ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Val Kilmer, star of 'Top Gun' and 'The Doors,' dies at 65
Val Kilmer rose to fame in the 1980s as a Juilliard-trained prodigy with leading-man potential on par with 'Top Gun' co-star Tom Cruise. At his peak, he made $6 million per movie and earned a ...Los Angeles Times - 13h -
Obama photobombs family portraits during cherry blossom bloom
While a family was taking portraits during the peak cherry blossom bloom in Washington, former President Barack Obama walks in the background of some of the shots! By the time they figured it out, ...NBC News - 6h
