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Lawmakers stuck on how to handle invasive species dominating state's river: 'It's expensive and it's hard'

Water managers in New Mexico are urging lawmakers to fund a major effort to remove invasive plant species choking the Rio ...
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Shopper stunned after checking label on $3 thrift store sweater: 'Such a steal'

In r/ThriftStoreHauls on Reddit, the shopper shared their find: an authentic vintage Coogi sweater made from actual wool. The ...
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Researchers unveil game-changing technique that could revolutionize solar panels — here's how it works

Researchers in China have discovered a way to significantly boost the performance of selenium-based solar cells.
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Researchers alarmed by disturbing new trend in whale and dolphin behavior: 'We need to understand why [this happens]'

A nearly two-decade study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed a troubling trend in whale and dolphin strandings: ...
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State officials sparks backlash after ordering hazardous plant to continue operating: 'I am concerned'

Federal officials pointed to worries about power shortfalls when temperatures spike or plunge. State agencies looked at the same numbers and concluded there's no emergency.
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Homeowner stuns with before-and-after photos of furniture left on side of the road: 'What a find'

A photo of an Ethan Allen nightstand has been gaining attention, surprising viewers who assumed the original poster must have lived in a wealthy area.
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Company eliminates major EV charging issue with simple new solution: 'We're doing our job'

Autel Energy is bringing tap-to-pay functionality to around 100,000 EV chargers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
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Experts issue warning as cost of staple food item skyrockets: 'This slower flow ... is having a direct effect'

Unusual winter weather in Spain has caused serious disruption in the production of a variety of crops, including cucumbers.
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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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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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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 ...