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

Plastic-free deodorants

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I tried 7 different natural deodorants for a week — here’s which one I liked best

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Gold coin necklace

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Thrift shopper stunned to discover value of vintage coin purchased for just $2: ‘This is one of my favorite finds ever’

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New data explores whether Teslas and other EVs are stolen less than other vehicles

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Video captures outrageously close encounter between elk and tourist at Estes Park in Colorado: ‘It’s hard to watch’

Business

New product spotted on Walmart shelf sparks fury online: ‘When I saw this … I thought it was sarcasm’

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Homeowner stunned after discovering neighbor ‘breeding’ invasive species in backyard: ‘It is apparently a ticketable offense’

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Researchers develop new technology to clean up big pharma and create new ‘green’ drugs: ‘This is not limited to pharmaceuticals’

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Ultimately, it’s incumbent on lawmakers to take steps to ensure this practice is discouraged.

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Major airline faces backlash after using ‘ghost flights’ to exploit a legal loophole: ‘They weren’t even selling tickets’

The short-term plan is to deploy 10 smaller robots into the ocean.

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These giant, manta ray-shaped robots are designed to solve a major ocean problem: ‘Roomba meets Pac-Man’

Photo Credit: iStock

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Homeowner shares ‘stunning’ photos of their garden after letting it ‘run free’: ‘This looks amazing’

Mount Law Fire

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This ancient practice may be key to saving our cities from wildfires: ‘It certainly stopped it [from] advancing’

Photo Credit: @theshilohfarm / TikTok

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Gardener reveals 4 perfect crops to make your fall garden flourish this year: ‘Alright, now I want to start [growing]’

Once the batteries are shredded, the resulting fragments flow through a stream of the liquid.

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Tech expert reveals the fate of certain old EV batteries when they die: ‘The process is fascinating’

Photo Credit: u/TreeThingThree / Reddit

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Homeowner shares ‘stunning’ before-and-after photos of their new rain garden’s rapid success: ‘I’m so impressed’

Dead lawn

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Homeowner shares stunning before-and-after photos after ditching their lawnmower: ‘It’s really magical to be out there’

At which point it just becomes about density

Tech

The ‘loneliest road in America’ is getting a major upgrade: ‘It feels like the country is at, or about to be at, full coverage’

We have a duty and responsibility to protect.

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Citizens outraged after state regulators issue controversial permit despite major objections: ‘[It] is an unacceptable risk’

Solid-state electric vehicle batteries

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Korean manufacturer creates new material that could change electric vehicle batteries forever: ‘Expected to have a significant ripple effect’

Monarch caterpillars in garden

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Gardener left ‘in awe’ at size of gargantuan bug found in their garden: ‘I’ve never seen anything like this’

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