The tonka bean tree, scientifically known as Dipteryx oleifera, has developed the ability to not only survive strikes but also to transfer the electricity from lightning to its “enemies” and ...

The tonka bean tree can survive a lightning strike, and thrive. Lightning strikes may kill untold numbers of trees every year, but one tropical species has evolved to benefit from the sudden jolts ...

The decision to sell Family Dollar comes as part of Dollar Tree’s strategic efforts to streamline operations and enhance profitability under new leadership. Dollar Tree announced on Wednesday ...

Dollar Tree is selling off its Family Dollar stores for about $1 billion in a move the company says strengthens both companies – and lets Dollar Tree focus on growth. Private equity firms ...

Dollar Tree is ending its short-lived and ill-fated Family Dollar experiment, offloading the discount brand for $1 billion – just a fraction of its purchase price from a decade ago. Family ...