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How Maui’s 151-year-old banyan tree is coming back to life after fire

Voice of America 

LAHAINA, Hawaii — When a deadly wildfire tore through Lahaina on Maui last August, the wall of flames scorched the 151-year-old banyan tree along the historic town's Front Street. But the sprawling tree survived the blaze, and thanks to the efforts of arborists and dedicated volunteers, parts of it are growing back — and even thriving. One year after the fire, here's what to know about the banyan tree and the efforts to restore it. Why is Lahaina's banyan tree significant? The banyan tree is... Читать дальше...

‘These dogs should not be in Cyprus’

Cyprus Mail 

People are not always kind to their animals in Cyprus. In the last few months, we’ve seen a dog dragged behind a car, a kitten beheaded in a Yeri cemetery, and a Chihuahua covered in sulphuric acid. These were all deliberate incidents, reprehensible acts carried out by what one can only assume were those devoid […]

Gardeners’ World legend gets brand new apple named after him in touching tribute from pals

TheSun.co.uk 

PETER Seabrook was a legend across the horticultural world.

Not only was he Sun Gardening Editor for more than 30 years – and  a Gardeners’ World presenter – he championed growers all over the UK.

News Group Newspapers LtdPeter Seabrook died in January 2022, aged 86[/caption] SuppliedFriend Nick Dunn who grew Peter’s Apple and bought it to market[/caption]

Now, to honour his legacy, a new apple – called Peter’s Gold – has been propagated by his industry pals.

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Three key takeaways from the Springboks dominant win vs the Wallabies

Indiana Rugby Football Union 

South Africa completed a dominant 33 - 7 win over Australia in Brisbane to claim a second ever win at Suncorp Stadium. Taking a 21 - 0 lead into the break, the World Champions were pretty much home and dry following tries from Siya Kolisi, Pieter-Steph Du Toit and Kurt-Lee Arendse.

Harris takes rally to Arizona, Trump holds first in a week

The Punch 

Kamala Harris took her rapid tour of battleground states to Arizona on Friday, where she hammered opponent Donald Trump on his favourite issue of immigration, as the Republican used his only rally of the week to boost a Senate candidate. With the presidential election day just three months away, Trump’s light schedule — a rally

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Joel Luphahla joins Dynamos

The Herald 

DYNAMOS has added Joel Luphahla to their technical team as assistant to interim coach Llyod Chigowe. The club announced the news via a statement on Saturday morning. “The Club is pleased to announce that Interim Head Coach Lloyd Chigowe has picked Joel Luphahla to be his 1st Assistant Coach. The former Warriors winger brings in […]

Tim Walz Backtracks: ‘Misspoke’ About Using Weapons ‘In War’ - The Daily Beast

Sports - Google News (us) 

  1. Tim Walz Backtracks: ‘Misspoke’ About Using Weapons ‘In War’  The Daily Beast
  2. Tim Walz 'misspoke' about using weapons ‘in war,' Harris campaign says: report  Fox News
  3. Jesse Ventura calls JD Vance's criticism of Walz military record ‘despicable’  CNN
  4. J.D. Vance Melts Down Over Questions About His Military Record  The New Republic
  5. Veterans in Congress jump into Vance-Walz military record fight  The Hill

Holiday hotspots need fairer tourism for local communities

Cyprus Mail 

By Linda Osti It all appeared to begin in early July with angry Barceloni residents squirting tourists with water as they sat on restaurant terraces. “Tourists go home!” shouted locals to bemused diners in the busy Las Ramblas district, voicing their frustration at the problems their city faces, constantly overrun with visitors. Last year around […]

Wigan Warriors • Wigan v Sts discussion - THIS THREAD ONLY PLEASE

Rugby League Supporters Association Online 

Stu M wrote:


With French, Field and Farrimond why would Wigan want Welsby? Other than to get one over on us.

That’s not to mention Eckersley who looks a fine player although granted he may end up as a centre


We just needed someone to clean their boots

If Welsby goes anywhere it will be to the NRL

Statistics: Posted by hatty — Sat Aug 10, 2024 6:57 am — Replies 2614 — Views 379707