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Sycamore Gap stump regrows three years after felling
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— Oct 1, 2026
The Sycamore Gap tree, illegally felled in 2023, is showing strong regrowth, with new shoots about two to three feet tall. The National Trust says fencing, reduced foot traffic and care for the roots are helping, while saplings grown from the tree’s seeds are preserving its legacy.
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JPMorgan Hires Sweeney, Adds 1,000 Bankers Globally
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— Oct 6, 2026
JPMorgan Chase has appointed former Goldman Sachs and Sycamore executive Rob Sweeney as a global chair of investment banking, where he will advise major clients—particularly in consumer and retail—and support key relationships and security initiatives. The hire is part of a broader expansion as the bank competes for business in a recovering deal market, following a 30% year-over-year rise in second-quarter investment banking fees.
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Road closures planned, active across four communities
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— Oct 5, 2026
Peace Road in Sycamore will close for about a week beginning Oct. 13 for bridge paving and repairs, with a detour via Motel and Freed roads. Other temporary closures include an East Grand Forks frontage road for storm-sewer work, Wards Corner Road in Ohio for a gas-leak repair, and West Emory Road in Tennessee due to a structure fire.
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