This Tree Wants to Be Struck by Lightning

This Tree Wants to Be Struck by Lightning

When lightning strikes a tree in the tropics, the whole forest explodes. “At their most extreme, it kind of looks like a bomb went off,” said Evan Gora, a forest ecologist at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, N.Y. Dozens of trees around the one that was struck are electrocuted. Within months, a…

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Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 24 hours, nearing record – live

Cory Booker has criticized Trump on Senate floor for more than 24 hours, nearing record – live

Booker’s anti-Trump speech surpasses 24 hours on Senate floor Cory Booker, the Democratic senator from New Jersey, has surpassed 24 hours of speaking on the Senate floor. In this image provided by Senate Television, Sen, Cory Booker, D-N.J. speaks on the Senate floor, Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025. (Senate Television via AP) Photograph: AP Booker…

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Trump Administration Begins Layoffs at CDC, FDA and Other Health Agencies

Trump Administration Begins Layoffs at CDC, FDA and Other Health Agencies

The Trump administration laid off thousands of federal health workers on Tuesday in a purge that included senior leaders and top scientists charged with regulating food and drugs, protecting Americans from disease and researching new treatments and cures. Layoff notices began arriving at 5 a.m., workers said, affecting offices responsible for everything from global health…

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Apr 1: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET

Apr 1: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET

Apr 1: CBS News 24/7, 4pm ET – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump is expected to announce tariffs at a “Make America Wealthy Again” event tomorrow; China carries out military drills near Taiwan. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

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Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Werthein – United States Department of State

Secretary Rubio’s Meeting with Argentine Foreign Minister Werthein – United States Department of State

The below is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein today. Secretary Rubio welcomed Argentina’s ongoing partnership on shared economic priorities and reaffirmed the importance of strengthening our cooperation in key sectors. Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Werthein discussed the need to continue countering authoritarianism, particularly…

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В Адыгее нашли водителя, грубо нарушившего ПДД

В Адыгее нашли водителя, грубо нарушившего ПДД

Сотрудниками Госавтоинспекции Адыгеи привлечен к ответственности водитель, грубо нарушивший дорожные правила. В ходе мониторинга социальных сетей внимание сотрудников Госавтоинспекции МВД по Республике Адыгея привлекла видеозапись, опубликованная одним из участников дорожного движения. На кадрах видно, как водитель отечественного автомобиля, двигаясь по автодороге Майкоп-Лабинск, в сторону станицы Кужорской, в вечернее время, игнорирует дорожные знаки и разметку на…

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