Insects like ants and termites that might be drawn to a tempting tree stump can multiply and spread out across the property, potentially damaging healthy plant life directly and/or by spreading fungi or pathogens to nearby trees and plants.
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Steven John,
Architectural Digest,
13 Feb. 2026
Despite the cold, thousands of people gathered at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, to celebrate Groundhog Day and watch Phil emerge from his stump and make his prediction for 2026.
The stories collected in In the Shadow of the Holocaust insist that destruction leaves residues that often cannot be transformed into lessons or triumphs.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
If there’s very little food residue in the wash, the chemistry can shift from ‘breaking down grime’ to ‘floating around in the water with nothing useful to do.
During negotiations, the performers union, which represents roughly 160,000 members, is expected to focus on the issues of AI, streaming residuals and funding for health/pension plans.
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Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
From stunt regulations to AI protections around digital replicas, the SAG-AFTRA union negotiates minimum rates, residuals, health and pension plans, and safety standards among other issues.
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