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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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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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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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Homeowner speaks out after HVAC installer makes outdated claim about modern systems: 'My guess is that he's an old school guy'

One homeowner shared their frustrating experience with an HVAC installer who spread outdated information about modern ...
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Office worker shares photo of concerning scene in break room: 'So unnecessary'

One Redditor shared an image of a cookie box designed for sharing, except each cookie came sealed in its own plastic wrapper.
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Crypto mining company announces game-changing project that could transform industry: 'A data-driven, replicable model'

Canaan Inc.'s new proof-of-concept partnership with Bitforest Investment aims to recover heat from their Avalon computing ...
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Elon Musk raises eyebrows with unexpected announcement about long-awaited Tesla tech: 'This doesn't seem to be the solution'

"Today's news that the 'design is almost done' contrasts with his claiming that the design was 'finished' back in July 2025," ...
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Toyota overthrows rival's success as country's favorite EV brand — here's who the brand is targeting next

Toyota has officially overtaken Nissan as Japan's top-selling domestic electric vehicle brand for the first time.
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Experts issue urgent warning about looming threat to US water supply: 'It does not protect the system'

Less snowfall across the U.S. doesn't just mean fewer snow days and sledding opportunities; it could also massively impact the nation's access to water.
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Families scramble as worsening crisis forces kids to miss school — here's what's happening

Prolonged drought has affected students in Meru County, Kenya, forcing them to abandon their studies and help their parents ...
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Researchers warn Arizona officials that some towns are sinking 2-plus inches a year: 'There's gaps, there's cracks'

A recent study by Arizona State University revealed how quickly groundwater from the Colorado River Basin has been depleting.
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Onlooker sparks outrage with photos of tourist's thoughtless behavior at US national park: 'Should immediately be barred'

Photos were posted of tourists taking pictures on a protected tundra ecosystem in Rocky Mountain National Park.