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  "id": 4756391,
  "title": "245-year-old live oak from Revolutionary War battle freed from chains",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/245-year-old-live-oak-from-revolutionary-war-battle-freed-from-chains",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T19:32:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/in-1781-a-live-oak-stood-beside-one-of-the-revolutionary-wars-final-major-battles-245-years-later-crews-are-removing-old-chains-that-once-saved-it-but-are-now-choking-it/articleshow/133660428.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Dedicated arborists are engaged in the meticulous restoration of a 300-year-old live oak tree located near the historic Eutaw Springs battlefield in South Carolina. The project involves the careful removal of outdated metal supports to enhance the tree’s longevity, while modern support systems and improved soil conditions are being implemented, all in preparation for the upcoming 250th…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}