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Homeowner sounds off after winning World's Ugliest Lawn award: 'I've never watered it'

Australian groundskeeper Jarno Coone won the World's Ugliest Lawn award for 2025, according to The Guardian. "I leave it to ...
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Dishwasher expert reveals game-changing product that can add up to major savings: 'A better dishwashing experience'

Dawn has redesigned its refill jugs to make them more ergonomic and faster to prevent that horrible “glug, glug, glug” effect ...
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Scientists issue warning on hidden factor that could increase risk of Parkinson's: 'Emerging evidence suggests'

A recent literature review highlights the potential link between microplastics and Parkinson's disease, raising urgent ...
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Woman urges people to eat from trees easily found growing in wild: 'They were delicious'

One forager explained how a casual walk led to the discovery of a fruiting tree they didn't recognize, which turned out to be ...
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Fishermen raise alarm as harmful creatures wreak havoc in waterways: 'They are a scourge'

One fisherman in Australia spoke about how an invasive fish species is wreaking havoc in local waterways. The Tumut and ...
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Resident issues warning about toxic plant spreading in US region: 'They are not fun'

A Florida resident shared a public service announcement about invasive air potatoes — here's what you need to know.
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Onlooker captures video of tourist's dangerous behavior at US national park: 'Beyond comprehension'

A recent video posted by the Instagram account Tourons of National Parks (@touronsofnationalparks) showed exactly what not to do while visiting a lookout. The clip captured a tourist standing right on ...
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Researchers issue warning on concerning shift that could cause pest population to explode: 'Biological phenomenon'

A study published in Ecology Letters looked at how rising temperatures affect parasitoids, small insects that lay their eggs ...
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Onlooker captures footage of $200 million yacht cruising through major city: 'It blows my mind'

A resident of Vancouver was trying to enjoy a peaceful evening on their porch when they spotted a superyacht cruising their ...
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Homeowner receives 'out of control' $48,000 quote after HVAC 'expert' recommends preemptive replacement: 'It puts things into perspective'

Homeowners across geographies can access eco-conscious HVAC upgrades, but the risks of stumbling across an overpriced ...
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Florida officials announce return of $3,000 voucher program for residents to buy e-bikes — here's who qualifies

The City of Tampa is bringing back its eBike Voucher Program, which could encourage residents to switch to cleaner ...
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Tech reporter breaks down how to avoid blackouts without a generator: 'We need to be more prepared'

One California apartment renter decided to install backup batteries like the Pila battery to avoid the headaches of blackouts.