Abstract: This paper addresses state transfer in blockchain systems, crucial for new or recovering peers. Current systems use periodic snapshots and cryptographic structures like Merkle trees for ...

HAYS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Keeping vulnerable people from sitting in a cell is how Hays County leaders bill the Jail-Based Competency Restoration (JBCR) Program approved Tuesday by Hays County ...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the holidays wrap up and Christmas decorations go back into storage, there’s one more thing some residents may be wondering about: what to do with their real Christmas tree.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Once Christmas is over, families will be packing up the ornaments and tossing out the wrapping paper scraps — but, what about the Christmas tree? Depending on where you live in ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. –Capitol Market in Charleston is giving the community an opportunity to recycle Christmas trees this winter, helping both the city and the state. The annual effort aims to reduce ...

If you're spending the weekend taking your Christmas tree down, don't throw it away just yet. The city of Chicago's tree recycling program kicks off next week. It's being held by the Chicago ...

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Need to figure out what to do with the Christmas tree after the holidays? UNLV and community partners say they will start recycling Christmas trees for mulch. Organizers say there ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – For many, the holidays are a time to connect with family, but for thousands of Alabama children with an incarcerated parent, that’s not always possible. Nonprofit ‘Prison ...

During the holidays, some enjoy passing out presents while others choose to volunteer. This year, a social media trend encourages people to do a mix of both. People have flocked to stores to ...

The season of giving is in full swing in Dorchester County as the Salvation Army, county employees, and the public have joined forces to ensure that more than 100 children will have a merrier ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Metro Nashville has renewed its Christmas Tree Recycling Program for the 2025-2026 holiday season. From December 26 through February 13, 2026, residents throughout Davidson ...

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The City of Tucson is inviting residents to participate in the TreeCycle Program, starting Friday, December 26, 2025, through Monday, January 19, 2026. This initiative ...