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Shopper stunned after checking label on $3 thrift store sweater: 'Such a steal'

In r/ThriftStoreHauls on Reddit, the shopper shared their find: an authentic vintage Coogi sweater made from actual wool. The ...
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Researchers alarmed by disturbing new trend in whale and dolphin behavior: 'We need to understand why [this happens]'

A nearly two-decade study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed a troubling trend in whale and dolphin strandings: ...
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Woman reveals genius reason to never throw away silica gel packets: 'Have a zip lock bag of them saved just for this'

Almost everyone with a wet phone has placed it in a bowl of rice. A repair expert has shared a more effective solution: silica gel packets.
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Company eliminates major EV charging issue with simple new solution: 'We're doing our job'

Autel Energy is bringing tap-to-pay functionality to around 100,000 EV chargers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
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Volunteers band together to save beloved 'Butterfly Town' from dire threat: 'Mass mortality event'

Pacific Grove, California, is known as Butterfly Town, and it is a vital area for monarch butterfly migration.
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Resident sparks outrage with before-and-after photos of neighbor's property remodel: 'I do not understand'

Similar neighborhood frustrations have surfaced in other viral posts, such as homeowners calling out wasteful landscaping ...
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Homeowner shares honest review after installing futuristic window heat pump HVAC: 'I was a little skeptical'

One Reddit user shared how their heat pump window unit kept their room toasty warm, even when it was freezing outside.
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Appliance expert urges homeowners to claim instant $9,000 rebates for brand-new HVACs: 'There's still … money available'

Federal home energy efficiency tax breaks expired at the start of 2026, but Maine's homeowners can still benefit from state ...
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Homeowner baffled after discovering neighbor's attempts to sabotage their off-grid set up: 'Is there a law against this?'

Installing solar panels is a constructive, eco-conscious way to save money — but petty neighbors' disagreements can get in ...
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Interior designer shares honest reflections after buying high-tech gas stove alternative: 'After using mine for about a month...'

TikTok creator and interior designer Kristie Smart shared her reasons for choosing an induction cooktop over a gas stove.
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Sixteen states launch federal lawsuit that could reshape EV driving in America — here's what drivers need to know

Sixteen states and the District of Columbia are suing the federal government for blocking more than $2 billion in funding for ...
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Homeowner speaks out after HVAC installer makes outdated claim about modern systems: 'My guess is that he's an old school guy'

One homeowner shared their frustrating experience with an HVAC installer who spread outdated information about modern ...