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Consumer Reports expert breaks down the home heating appliances gaining popularity across the US: '[This] is the smartest thing you can do

A home appliance specialist discussed the things a homeowner should keep in mind when they're thinking about upgrading their ...
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Pet owner hears helpful advice after searching for solution to elderly dog's limited mobility: 'Her legs aren't as strong as they used to be'

One e-bike commuter asked the r/ebikes subreddit for advice on how to transport her 12-year-old Golden Retriever.
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These plug-and-play solar panels can be 97% cheaper than traditional rooftop systems: '[A] solution that empowers families'

Cutting red tape could expand stateside use of a solar energy product that's already popular in Europe — and it's 80-97% ...
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Futuristic water heater market forecasted to reach half a billion dollars in value by 2031 — here's what's driving the industry's rapid growth

According to a press release published by OpenPR, the market in 2024 was valued at $428 million; by 2031, that market is ...
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Homeowner debunks HVAC myth after ditching their furnace despite freezing temps: 'Woke up to -16F'

Upgrading your home's heating and cooling systems can be more complex than choosing the right shade of paint, but TCD's HVAC ...
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Health officials sound alarm as US region sees surge in dangerous disease: 'So easy to overlook'

Northern Nevada has seen an increase in Lyme disease cases recently, and public health officials are concerned.
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Concerning report reveals overlooked side effect of AI boom: 'Destroying trust'

An NBC News review of more than 30 data center proposals across 14 states found that NDAs were introduced in the majority of ...
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Men face severe penalties after brazen crime is caught on security camera: 'Don't care about anything but themselves'

Security camera footage captured the moment when the perpetrators dumped construction debris and what looked like paint into ...
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Passerby shares photo of stunning discovery in grocery store trash: 'I literally filled my car'

While most people dumpster dive for near-expired food, household items, toiletries, and electronics, plant waste is also a ...
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Officials warn of catastrophic conditions as millions suffer from sweltering heat wave: 'There's very little rainfall expected'

Fires were spreading in the region, and at least three people are missing after 30 active fires burned across Victoria.
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Investigation uncovers troubling trend that could drive up household energy bills: 'Continuing to exploit the system for their profit'

Large cryptocurrency mining operations in Texas are drawing new scrutiny for their massive electricity consumption.
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Officials pass sweeping new law that will have big impact on electronic devices: 'It is critical'

A new EU law bans electronic chargers with non-removable cables. Starting in 2028, chargers' and power adapters' must have ...