Bitterly cold arctic air has blanketed parts of the United States over the last week, with some areas getting snow and subzero temperatures. Along with the cold weather comes a natural event called ...

North Jerseyans should be aware of the effects of extreme cold this weekend, from frostbite and numbness to ... exploding trees? That last item is a possibility, according to a viral post on X from ...

Experts say trees do not explode but can crack loudly due to rapid temperature changes. This phenomenon, known as "frost cracking," occurs when tree sap freezes and expands. Young trees, thin-barked ...

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop. Trees can explode during extreme cold due to sap expansion when it freezes. Oak, maple, and fruit trees with high moisture are most ...

Social media posts warning of "exploding trees" in subzero temperatures are mischaracterizing a phenomenon known as frost cracks. Frost cracks form when water inside trees freezes and expands. As a ...

A new preliminary report released Thursday by the National Transportation Safety Board reveals that PG&E reportedly told fire crews that they “did not need assistance” with a gas leak just an hour and ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two people were killed after a house exploded in rural Pueblo County on Thursday, according to sheriff’s officials. The explosion happened Thursday afternoon ...

TNR’s Greg Sargent takes a critical look at the day’s political news and the stories leading NewRepublic.com, and speaks to leading journalists and newsmakers.

Before Aaron Rodgers played hero Sunday night, he saw it all falling apart before his eyes. The 42-year-old star quarterback was having trouble communicating with the sideline as the game reached ...

Silver has experienced a stellar rally in 2025. While demand remains strong, it’s the limited supply that is truly pushing the market higher. Last week, silver (XAGUSD:CUR) surged past $65 per ounce ...

A private jet owned by NASCAR star Greg Biffle crashed and burst into flames Thursday at the Statesville Regional Airport in North Carolina. “I can confirm there were fatalities,” Iredell County ...