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On a mild February evening in Sydney, a cloaked figure approached a line of venerable trees, tool in hand, hidden under the guise of darkness.   Under the shroud of night, the individual purportedly attempted to harm nine of the cherished fig trees that have stood sentinel over Balmoral Beach for more than a century.   "It stirs deep emotions within me," reflects local mayor Carolyn Corrigan, recalling the assault. "When I envision Balmoral without those figs, it's truly unimaginable."   In recent times, a series of similar incidents across Sydney's verdant and affluent neighborhoods has puzzled a nation with a strong bond to its natural landscapes. Scores of trees have been callously felled, drilled into, poisoned, or stripped bare, conveniently unveiling coveted harbor vistas that significantly boost property prices.   "It's an act of selfishness and greed, plain and simple," asserts John Moratelli, an advocate for envir

 An Indiana mom is making waves online by revealing her unconventional approach to Mother's Day. Rather than celebrating her own mother or mother-in-law on the designated day, she chooses to honor them on separate occasions. Her reasoning? To carve out a space for herself to truly relish the holiday.   In a TikTok video garnering 2.1 million views, Emily Wehner explained her stance, acknowledging it might stir controversy. She emphasized that her priority lies in the intensive task of mothering she's currently engaged in.   Wehner's message is clear: Mother's Day should prioritize the mothers in the thick of parenting, not necessarily the grandmothers. This perspective stems from her own experience of feeling sidelined on her first Mother's Day, consumed by arranging grandparent visits and neglecting her own needs.   Thus, she instituted what she calls "Mother's Day Rules" to ensure she gets the chance to pamper herself and fully embrace

 Dublin and New York City have forged a live, visual bond through an innovative artistic endeavor known as "The Portal."   This groundbreaking installation boasts a street-side sculpture that offers a continuous, real-time livestream showcasing both Dublin and New York, regardless of where you are.   These twin portals stand as pillars of a larger public art initiative designed to bridge communities across the Atlantic Ocean using cutting-edge technology.   The sculpture serves as a conduit for immediate interaction among Dubliners, New Yorkers, and all those who traverse these bustling cities.   Positioned on Dublin's iconic O'Connell Street, the portal captures the essence of the city, including landmarks like the GPO and the Spire.   Meanwhile, its counterpart in New York City resides within the vibrant Flatiron South Public Plaza, nestled amid the bustling intersection of Broadway, Fifth Avenue, and 23rd Street.   The unveiling of this