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Homeowner seeks answers after spotting highly questionable HVAC claim in newspaper: 'Has it actually saved you money?'

With energy bills rising in many areas, more homeowners than ever are looking to save money by upgrading their HVAC systems.
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Your outdated water heater could be costing you $1,100 every year — here's how to shave that bill by over $750

Your outdated water heater could be costing you over $1,000 per year. With a money-saving upgrade, you could cut that bill by over $750 — and make your home more ...
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Man faces severe penalties for disturbing acts on public streets: 'We will take firm action'

A waste management operator in the United Kingdom was fined over £2,500 for illegally burning trash and abandoning mattresses on public streets.
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Beachgoer captures photo of strange-looking slime creature found on beach: 'Single fleshy mass'

A beach walk in Southern California turned into an impromptu marine biology lesson after one Reddit user shared a photo of a mysterious, slime-covered creature.
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Onlooker captures adorable video of unexpected creatures in US waterway: 'It's looking right at you'

One jogger got an up-close look at a pair of river otters swimming in a California park, a rare sighting that excited local ...
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Officials take bold action to combat looming threat to iconic US coastline: 'We have a responsibility'

Local towns in the Cape Cod region of Massachusetts are planning ahead for steadily rising sea levels.
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Scientists discover troubling cause of powerful weather systems: 'A critical regulator'

Scientists discovered a troubling link between El Niño, La Niña, and Arctic sea ice — this has major implications for climate forecasting.
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Experts issue warning about looming threat that could put 200 million people at risk: 'Rising faster'

The African coast is under threat from rising seas, and a certain weather event significantly exacerbated the situation.
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Hiker captures photos of 'stunning' neon mushroom discovered off path: 'These don't even look real'

A family hiking near New Zealand's Mount Taranaki stumbled upon electric blue mushrooms that glowed against the forest floor.
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Krispy Kreme visitor ignites backlash after observing enraging scene at closing time: 'The scale of it was unreal'

Krispy Kreme acknowledges that there is a problem. A Reddit user ignited backlash by posting a photo of a Krispy Kreme at closing time. They accused the company of overproducing doughnuts that ...
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Business owner hit with steep penalty after authorities discover illegal act in residential area: 'This arrest is a start'

A trucking company in Houston is facing felony charges after being accused of illegally dumping more than 22,000 pounds of ...
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State lawmakers want to fine e-bike riders for dangerous modification: '[It's] the biggest concern right now'

Sunshine State lawmakers are working to prevent traffic incidents, injuries, and fatalities involving such bicycles, according to the legislation.