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"The supply depot doesn't care and hits repeat ... every time."
  • Business Business

Target employee laments ongoing problem after examining store trash compactor: 'Not only has it made our lives harder ...'

Reusing cardboard as packaging is a great way to save money on expensive alternatives such as bubble wrap and packing peanuts.
  • Home Home

Small-business owner shares amazing hack for free packing supplies: 'Such a great idea'

Volvo's heartstring-tugging ad is a reminder of the importance of finding solutions to improve individual lives.
  • Business Business

Commercial for new Volvo model leaves viewers in tears with haunting scene: 'Why am I crying over a Volvo ad'

"It's way less work."
  • Home Home

Homeowner uncertain after attempting to remove lawn with unconventional landscaping method: 'Am I overthinking it?'

"Even in a year when many ebike prices have gone up, we're delivering significant upgrades without increasing the price."
  • Tech Tech

Bike manufacturer announces major upgrade to America's top-selling cargo e-bike — and the price is staying the same

"Highlighting a key research gap."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

New study finds unexpected benefits where human ocean activity is limited — here's what it could signal

"There is even some evidence that suggests it improves the taste by raising the sugar content in the fruit."
  • Tech Tech

Scientists roll out revolutionary paint as one solution to global food shortage: 'We can grow more with less light'

The unit looks sort of like a computer motherboard.
  • Tech Tech

Scientists unveil innovative temperature control device — and it could revolutionize future buildings

"Early testing from the lab is showing the work is paying off."
  • Tech Tech

Researchers make groundbreaking advancement that could revolutionize lithium batteries — here's what you need to know

"You're going to end up with a big mess."
  • Home Home

Homeowner weighs options for unconventional method to kill grass lawn: 'I wouldn't do this'

"Excuse me while I turn 17 shades of green with envy...."
  • Home Home

Shopper shares deal on once-in-a-lifetime discovery at local thrift store: 'That's just crazy luck'

The devices will go into Comanche Park and Martin Luther King Park, with River Aid San Antonio cleaning them out twice a month.
  • Tech Tech

Innovative technology introduced to battle 'litter bombs' in local community — here's how it could clean up global waterways

Last week, the value of the cryptocurrency topped $100,000 for the first time.
  • Business Business

Scientists warn of 'urgent need for action' against bitcoin surge — here's what's happening

"This report shows that greater investment in skills and training is critical."
  • Tech Tech

New report finds more than 67 million jobs created by one industrial sector: 'A powerful engine of jobs growth'

While EV skepticism still lingers among many consumers, the potential benefits far outweigh the negatives and disputed myths.
  • Tech Tech

US hits major milestone that could make life easier for EV owners: 'Things will change dramatically in the next 2 to 3 years'

Japan is among the countries with some of the most impressive modern train technology in the world.
  • Tech Tech

New $35 billion bullet train in Japan dramatically cuts travel times — here's how it'll impact passengers

"The last census was carried out in 2014 and there were only 36 [per square kilometer]."
  • Outdoors Outdoors

Scientists sound the alarm with concerning prediction about adorable aquatic creature: 'It was our own government that was doing this to us'

  • Tech Tech

Researchers invent futuristic fuel cell with potential to transform industries: 'Perfect for smaller industrial companies'

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