White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm

A tree that survived Hurricane Helene in North Carolina was unveiled as the 2024 White House Christmas tree.

Politics - CBS News - 4 days ago

First Lady receives White House Christmas tree

Jill Biden, accompanied by her grandson Beau, welcomed the arrival of the festive fir hailing from North Carolina.

First Lady Jill Biden welcomes Christmas tree from hurricane-ravaged North Carolina

First Lady Jill Biden welcomed a Christmas tree as it arrived at the White House from a farm in western North Carolina that was hard hit by Hurricane Helene. The tree has become a symbol of hope ...

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in New York City

The iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree has arrived in New York City, signaling the start of the holiday season in the Big Apple.

Town's wish for another wonky Christmas tree comes true

March has got another leaning tree after last year's resulted in global media attention.

Was it the Mouse King? ‘Nutcracker’ props stolen from a Michigan ballet company

A ballet group in suburban Detroit is scrambling after someone stole a trailer filled with props for upcoming performances of the beloved holiday classic “The Nutcracker.”

Entertainment - ABC News - November 19

WATCH: Mom surprises kids with 'Bluey'-inspired Christmas tree

Samir and Samaya were completely surprised!

Man gets life-threatening electric shock hanging Christmas lights on tree

A worker was seriously hurt when he received an electric shock while hanging Christmas lights on a tree in Wellesley, Massachusetts, on Wednesday morning, police said.

Man nearly electrocuted to death while hanging Christmas lights on tree

A man was nearly electrocuted to death after being hired to hang Christmas lights on a large tree in Massachusetts, police said.

Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting 2024: When it is, how to watch and what to know

The holiday season seems to get real with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City every year.

River of boulders and trees from collapsed coal tip

The landslip was due to a "singular wash-out of a former coal tip", the Welsh government says.

Lighting of Vienna town hall Christmas tree marks start of Yuletide season in Austrian capital

A flip of the switch, some oohs and ahhs from a crowd of onlookers, and a giant decorated Christmas tree went up in lights on Vienna’s town hall square as the Yuletide season got rolling in ...

World - ABC News - November 16

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

The White House's history with Thanksgiving, and how the turkey pardon came to be

The history of White House Thanksgiving traditions date back more than 160 years to President Abraham Lincoln, who established the national holiday.

Politics - CBS News - Yesterday

Dollar Tree CEO Steps Down

The discount retailer is searching for a new chief executive after Rick Dreiling stepped down from the company’s top role, citing health challenges.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 4

Child killed by falling tree branch

Emergency services were called to Banstead, Surrey, just after 16:00 BST on Saturday.

'One Tree Hill' actor Paul Teal died from neuroendocrine pancreatic cancer, agent says

Paul Teal, an actor who appeared in 'One Tree Hill' and 'Descendants: The Rise of Red,' died Friday after a seven-month cancer battle. He was 35.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 20

Why Nvidia investors are missing the forest for the trees

Nvidia’s GAAP gross margins — forecast at 73% for the company’s fiscal fourth quarter — are still enviable across the semiconductor industry.

Business - MarketWatch - November 21

How Brunch Came to a Backyard Farm in Compton

It was once a vacant, weedy lot next to a school. Now, it provides fresh produce and a twice-monthly meal to customers.

Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Biden to nation: 'You can't love your country only when you win'

President Joe Biden stepped into the White House Rose Garden on Thursday to speak to the nation for the first time since his party's bruising defeat at the polls.

‘Cloud-milking’: the zero-energy technique keeping young trees alive

The project that began in the Canary Islands mimics the way leaves capture water droplets from fog in order to produce water. They call it cloud milking, a zero-energy technique to extract water ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

In Mexico, Archaeologists Spot a Maya City Behind a Wall of Trees

A city with temple pyramids not far from the road and a site with a Maya complex built alongside a sinkhole lend to evidence that the Maya civilization was even more sprawling than known.

World - The New York Times - November 4

Pope Francis Wants to Save the Environment. He Can Start With a Tree.

Environmentalists have called on the pope to halt the chopping down of a tree destined for St. Peter’s Square this Christmas, but the town providing the tree says it was doomed anyway.

World - The New York Times - November 14

Activists plant trees in Mali but residents strip them for firewood. They say there's no choice

Activists are planting trees in an effort to protect disappearing forests in Mali, but residents are cutting and selling firewood from them to survive

World - ABC News - November 14

Denmark will plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest

Danish lawmakers have agreed on a deal to plant 1 billion trees and convert 10% of farmland into forest and natural habitats in an effort to reduce fertilizer usage over the next two decades

World - ABC News - November 18

Paul Teal, actor on 'One Tree Hill,' dies at 35

Paul Teal, a TV and stage actor who appeared on shows including “One Tree Hill,” died Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

Here's why Dollar Tree and Dollar General stocks have plummeted

Dollar stores are dealing with a mix of both economic and self-inflicted problems.

Business - CNBC - November 21

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

WATCH: Small plane makes crash landing into tree in Southern California

A single-engine plane crash-landed near a California airport, smashing into a tree on the ground.

10 Takeaways From Trump’s Win on Election Night 2024

America’s democracy will again be put to the test, and its government will veer sharply to the right. Kamala Harris and Democrats were dealt stunning defeats across the country.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting

President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed at the White House on Wednesday after declining to do the same for President Joe Biden after the 2020 election.

Advice for the next White House press secretary (from a former press secretary)

Because no day is ever the same, and there is no playbook for the job, I have a few tips for the next press secretary.

Politics - The Hill - November 13

What Elon Musk gains from a friend in the White House

Entrepreneur’s decision to back Trump carries both risks and rewards

World - Financial Times - November 21

Dollar Tree’s CEO steps down. An analyst says the move comes at a ‘difficult time.’

Dollar Tree Inc. on Monday said that Rick Dreiling has stepped down as chief executive of the discount retailer due to health reasons.

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Man randomly stabs teenage girl in Dollar Tree as she stood with her mother: Police

A 31-year-old Massachusetts man has been arrested after a “random and unprovoked” stabbing attack on a teenage girl as she stood with her mother at a Dollar Tree store.

Campaigners in Italy urge pope to stop ‘sacrifice’ of 200-year-old tree for Xmas

Twenty-nine-metre tall fir destined to be chopped down and transported to St Peter’s Square in the Vatican. Environmental campaigners in Italy’s northern Trentino province have started a campaign ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

White House Christmas tree came from Helene-devastated tree farm

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