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A pile of cracked lobster shells in various shades of orange and red.

Tech

Maine researchers turn discarded lobster shells into golf tees

A pair of sandals.

Outdoors

Sandals made from truck tires and bought 25 years ago still won't wear out

Rain falls on a sloped metal roof, with a blurred background of a wet pavement and parking spaces.

Home

After 2 roof replacements in 10 years, Texas homeowner questions 'hail-resistant' shingles

A portable power station plugged into a wall outlet with a digital display showing error and battery status.

Tech

Florida owner got a replacement Pecron, then found the broken unit has no repair parts

A spectacled bear near a rock, a dome-shaped lodge, and a river flowing through hilly terrain under a cloudy sky.

Outdoors

Ecuador lodge pays farmers for bear damage, helping spectacled bears live wild

Dave Sheffield talking about wasteful business practices.

Business

Dumpster diver says pet stores cut open expired pet food instead of donating it

Two electricity-saving devices with green accents and labels promoting energy efficiency.

Tech

Amazon still selling fake 'energy-saving' plugs after telling MPs they were removed

Business

Abbott to pay $385 million over Michigan baby formula recall that fueled 2022 shortage

A person fixing a car key fob.

Home

'I fixed it with a butter knife': Savers share frugal repairs that beat costly replacements

A hand holds a baby bottle filled with milk, with a soft-focused background of a caregiver and an infant.

Tech

Parents rethink plastic baby bottles after study finds infants may ingest 1.6M microplastic particles a day

Posters displaying food items and prices, a colorful decorative item, and a blanket featuring a cow design.

Business

Shopper tries to support artists at craft show, finds venue overrun by AI signs and drop-shipped items

A close-up of a Waterpik device with visible electrical connectors.

Tech

Shoppers say one-off charging cables can turn working gadgets into unnecessary trash