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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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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 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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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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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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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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Driver points out unexpected perks of owning an EV: 'I'm really surprised'

In the r/VWiD4Owners subreddit, a Reddit user posted a photo of their Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicle and shared their positive experiences with it.
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Officials celebrate stunning turnaround of crucial US water supply: 'It feels like a good omen'

"This holiday storm cycle sure delivered the goods, and it feels like a good omen for 2026," the Visit Lake Tahoe agency posted online, according to Gold Mountain California News Media. While strong ...
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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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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.