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This non-toxic detergent is cheaper than Tide and safe for your family

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Turns out he was a natural.

Outdoors

Flightless falcon takes on new hobby as an artist in Vermont — and you can buy his work

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Upgrading your lawn care routine could save you hundreds of dollars — here’s how to get started

Business

Bottled-water giant Poland Springs faces public backlash in attempt to crush critical bill: ‘All this happened behind closed doors’

Home

Upcycler shares unbelievable photos after giving second life to stained clothing: ‘Your skills are beyond good’

Outdoors

New report reveals 98% of world population experienced alarming trend this summer: ‘Virtually no one on Earth escaped’

Tech

Experts reveal concerning reason Gulf Stream may be weakening: ‘The strongest, most definitive evidence we have’

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“You also develop your own supply chains for critical things ..."

Tech

Manufacturer seeks to solve major issue with EV batteries through process change: ‘I see that as a pretty big opportunity…’

"It allows us to tap new market demand we’ve not explored before."

Business

Volvo’s unique, all-electric multi-purpose luxury vehicle gives them a leg up in EV revolution: ‘An exciting new option’

The groups hope to begin construction next year and finish in late 2025 or early 2026.

Tech

Here’s how one Florida community cut its risk of blackouts during heavy storms: ‘We are less susceptible to grid outages’

He pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit computer hacking, one count of wire fraud, and one count of aggravated identity theft.

Business

Detective who hired hackers to target climate activists receives prison sentence: ‘Would still love to know who paid him’

“The trees in our world are in trouble.”

Tech

Company creates tags that are like Apple Watches for trees: ‘We want the trees to talk to us’

“A lot of our neighbors are selling …"

Business

Beef prices hit record high after disaster strikes Southwest: ‘Consumers will be paying more … for several years’

"All the rooms in my house smell rich."

Home

Shopper stunned after discovering high-end candles for incredibly low price at thrift store: ‘You have hit the mother lode’

"We could probably increase the current speed limit, while making better use of road space.”

Tech

Experts spark debate after calling for controversial safety technology: ‘[This] would save thousands of lives [per] year’

“Wow, your house is practically smiling now!”

Home

Astonishing before and after photos reveal jaw-dropping yard conversion: ‘Would love to have you as a neighbor’

"Needed this."

Home

Home cook reveals her secret to keeping fresh berries from getting mushy: ‘Should last up to two weeks’

“That feels like a pretty harsh environment ..."

Home

Photo of alarming yard design with hazardous effects sparks concern online: ‘That feels like a pretty harsh environment’

The calf was still nursing.

Tech

Officials make disturbing discovery after autopsying beached whale calf: ‘An unnecessary and tragic danger’

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