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Veteran Clung to Tree in NC Until Hurricane’s Floodwaters Took Him

In Marshall, North Carolina, a 75-year-old U.S. Navy veteran clung to a tree for several hours in the floodwaters of Hurricane Helen, pleading for help, but was ultimately washed away and killed. Bruce Tipton's niece said fox & friends first He was well known in the community and a very dedicated person, FOX News reported. […]

Couple Found Hugging in Bed After Tree Fell and Killed Them

An elderly couple from Beech Island, South Carolina, died together when Hurricane Helen's strong winds knocked down a tree on their property. When 22-year-old John Savage went to check on his grandparents after a gust of wind snapped a tree branch outside their house, Marcia, 74, and Jerry, 78, snuggled in bed, hoping they were […]

Wildfire smoke may be reducing California nut tree yields: Study

Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke may be depleting energy reserves in California orchards, reducing nut production by up to half, a new study finds. After a large fire, smoke can affect such trees for months, with widespread effects on seasonal flowers and subsequent harvests, according to research published Wednesday.natural plants. “While many studies have focused […]

Tree crashes down on Little League dugout in New Jersey

A tree fell on a Little League dugout during a game in New Jersey, nearly crushing several children, but miraculously no one was injured. Video shows the moment a massive tree fell during a game between the Fairhaven Diamonds and Middletown Hammers. While the Diamonds team was at bat, a tree fell on top of […]

Dollar Tree stock falls 20% after cutting forecasts

Shares of discount retailer Dollar Tree plunged more than 20% on Wednesday after the company missed quarterly expectations and sharply cut its full-year forecast, another sign that inflation-weary consumers are cutting back on spending. “Macroeconomic austerity policies are causing customers to spend more on (low-margin essentials) while reducing spending on discretionary items,” Dollar Tree CFO […]