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New England residents brace for inflated utility bills as natural gas prices surge: 'Rising energy costs create real challenges'

Electricity costs in Maine are expected to reach record levels because of elevated natural gas prices, placing a strain on ...
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DirecTV customer outraged by service's baffling new feature: 'I would sooner go back to living in the Stone Age'

As if advertisements couldn't get any more personalized, one digital entertainment company will soon offer ads featuring your ...
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Energy experts discuss if rooftop solar is a good investment after 2025: 'That's driving the cost down, and consumers benefit'

EnergySage explains how solar panel installation can still save you money on home energy, with its free online tools, despite ...
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Homeowner outraged by neighbor's thoughtless behavior: 'Am I out of line?'

One frustrated homeowner shared photos of water pooling across their gravelled yard after a neighbour drained water from ...
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Distraught homeowner shares shocking before-and-after photos of storm destruction: 'This could create a problem'

One Redditor shared the destruction that a monsoon did to their backyard in Arizona, ending up with a $100,000 repair bill.
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Man faces steep penalties after authorities uncover upsetting scene: 'Sends a very clear message'

A man was fined over £9,000 after being found guilty of fly-tipping: the illegal dumping of waste in an unauthorized area.
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Scientists issue warning on unseen threat in US seafood: 'Can be easily ingested'

Unfortunately, oysters are accumulating microplastics that cannot be filtered out before human consumption. According to the ...
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Woman sparks buzz with game-changing gardening innovation: 'Very powerful'

One YouTuber is catching flak for propagating rare plants with tissue culture — here's how other gardeners are reacting.
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Experts raise red flags on concerning side effect of shipping industry: 'We know there is a longer-term solution'

Hydrophones captured the animals' clicks and whistles, falling silent as ships passed. The impacts could be detected over 12 ...
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Homeowner disturbed by growing trend popping up around the neighborhood: 'I hate [it] with a passion'

The anti-artificial turf sentiment was shared in the community, sparking a broader conversation about the trend. Many Reddit ...
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Runner shares video of terrifying encounter deep on mountain trail: 'They are more likely to attack'

A runner shared a video of a mystery animal that was chasing her while she was on a trail in the Santa Barbara Mountains.
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Shopper slams Dick's Sporting Goods after checking bin behind their store: 'How do we make it illegal?'

One Redditor was outraged after finding around 100 golf clubs from Dick's Sporting Goods allegedly destroyed in a dumpster.