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One Florida man found a nearly eight-foot alligator in his pool and took swift action to get it out.

Outdoors

Homeowner calls police after spotting unexpected guest taking midnight swim in pool: 'I would never believe this'

Aerial view of a cluster of white battery storage units in rows on a sunny day.

Business

County halts disputed battery storage project after residents push back; developer vows appeal

A hand grips the handle of a shopping cart filled with various grocery items in a store aisle.

Food

25-year-old creates PowerPoint revealing family's expensive food waste habit

A hand reaches for a bottle of water inside a refrigerator filled with multiple similar bottles.

Home

Apartment dweller looking to break costly bottled-water habit gets practical advice from Reddit users

A close-up of purple bell-shaped comfrey flowers on green, textured leaves in a garden setting.

Home

Gardener says comfrey plant transformed their yard by feeding soil, pollinators, and compost all at once

Someone refilling a shampoo bottle.

Home

Cut-open shampoo bottle sparks debate over the 'last 10%' left behind

This TikToker shared a genius way to repurpose your favorite beauty packaging and extend the life of your products.

Home

Woman reveals clever tip using old beauty product containers: 'I love doing this'

A man holds a $50 bill while showing off his thrift store finds and a green ring in a cozy indoor setting.

Home

Man's vintage thrift haul includes hidden item that paid for itself immediately

High-tech breakthroughs are changing the way we travel, with innovations in electric vehicles, autonomous airport vehicles, and cleaner ferries.

Tech

5 amazing breakthroughs that will help bring travel into the future

A person loading a white towel into a washing machine with a basket of laundry nearby.

Home

Fed up with $2,000 machines that die in years, buyers say one no-frills washer still rules in 2026

A mayor and city manager participate in a meeting at a city council table with screens in the background.

Tech

Reno freezes new data centers through 2027 amid fears over water use and rising power costs

The base of a large, gnarled tree trunk with exposed roots on dry ground.

Home

Old tree stump rescued from rot becomes a dreamy succulent planter