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A house on a hillside surrounded by trees and mountains.

Home

South Carolina HOA ordered a hillside mowed, then its own survey said it couldn't be done

An older man wrapped in a blanket watches television while holding a remote.

Business

British grandad watches TV in the dark as rising bills push families to cut back

A person using a tablet to adjust an AC unit.

Home

Technician's 10-degree heating adjustment leaves homeowner questioning when gas should take over

A brick wall with windows, a chimney, and rooftops under a blue sky with clouds.

Home

In the UK, a shared downpipe kept clogging with neighbors' debris

A person installs weather stripping on a window with a screwdriver nearby.

Home

This 2-minute paper test can reveal if drafty windows are driving up heating bills

A person holding an electricity bill statement with a calculator and laptop on a wooden table.

Home

Renter's 'out of control' power bill sparked theft fears — electricians had another theory

A hand above a laptop, with warning and checkmark icons displayed on the screen.

Tech

OpenCode says 1.4% of Console users were breached, and some saw $1,000 AI charges

A dark towel laying on a wooden floor.

Business

Airbnb guest paid $300 pet fee, then host sought more 2 weeks later over 'stained' towels

A person uses a tool to repair the back of an appliance.

Tech

Homeowner notices mysterious noise coming from refrigerator before uncovering hidden battery setting

The Federal Reserve building.

Business

US regulators are asking banks to account for their use of AI, citing 'cyber risk' concerns

Two wall-mounted battery storage units.

Home

UK home solar users say export rates are sliding toward $0, making batteries crucial

A storefront of a clothing store named "SUITSUPPLY" featuring a mannequin in a suit and colorful displays inside.

Business

Miami shopper walked out of store after staff needed personal data to serve customers