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Experts confirm stunning recovery of critically endangered creatures: 'This is exciting and promising news'

A resurgence of flapper skates, a critically endangered marine species, in Scotland has validated conservation efforts and given hope for the future.
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New study reveals which ultra-efficient home tech could dramatically reduce homeowners' electric bills: 'Savings of about … $849 a year'

A new study revealed that a simple swap could collectively save British Columbians millions per year on electric bills.
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Shopper thrilled after finding high-end item for cheap at thrift store: 'I feel like a thief'

Sitting on the top shelf at their local thrift shop, among some arts-and-crafts supplies, was a pair of black and gold Beats headphones, zipped inside a black soft-shell case. The thrift shopper ...
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Homeowner shares photos of unconventional landscaping project: 'This is huge'

One homeowner found themselves in the surprising position of joining a supportive homeowners association board that allowed them to go all out with native plant gardening, according to a post on ...
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Shopper shares photo of upsetting discovery inside Dollar General dumpster: 'This is a daily occurrence'

In the r/DumpsterDiving community, the original poster shared a photo of the dumpster filled to the brim with various chips, crackers, sunflower seeds, energy drinks, and more. "All the food they ...
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Officials take bold action to protect popular tourist areas from looming threat: 'We will lose a lot'

With rising sea levels altering coastlines and threatening to destroy some of Spain's beaches entirely, authorities are ...
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Residents stay inside after spotting wild predator roaming around apartment building: 'Night patrols have been intensified'

Historically, leopard sightings in residential areas are rare, but not completely unheard of. The big cats are isolated ...
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Driver shares photo after spotting obnoxious vehicle on roadway: 'I nearly crashed'

A study commissioned by IAM RoadSmart in collaboration with the Transport Research Laboratory found that using a dashboard touchscreen delayed reaction time by as much as 57%, compared to 12% for a ...
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Man faces severe penalties for hazardous act on public land: 'Serves as a warning to others'

A man from England has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after admitting to illegally dumping hazardous waste, a case local ...
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Researchers caught 'off guard' as famous lake gets closer to freezing for first time in 20 years: 'We're seeing momentum'

For the first time in more than two decades, Lake Erie is nearly completely frozen, leading to several impactful side effects ...
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State officials pass monumental bill to cut rising energy costs for residents: 'It will cut through the red-tape'

State lawmakers in Oregon moved to provide relief for bill-burdened residents as a large share of Americans grappled with soaring energy costs.