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Discount grocery stores gain popularity as food prices inflate across North America: 'Food is becoming so expensive nowadays'

Climbing grocery prices have seen Canadians flock to liquidation-style stores in an effort to save some money.
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Homeowner warned after sharing photo of tricky landscaping issue: 'This stuff is a major pain'

One Reddit user asked for help getting rid of English ivy, and several others offered advice on how to do it naturally.
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Considering solar panels? Here's how much you could save on utility costs over your panels' lifespan

Installing solar panels can be a costly investment upfront — but research shows they can save homeowners thousands in the ...
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This budget-friendly home backup option is giving Tesla's Powerwall a run for its money: 'You don't have to compromise'

Pila Energy has been making headlines since raising $4 million last year to manufacture its Mesh Home Battery.
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Video sparks outrage after revealing how taxpayers are footing bill for luxury yacht: 'Why am I helping to pay?'

According to a press release from the Department of Justice, U.S. authorities seized a megayacht belonging to a sanctioned ...
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Experts issue warning as worsening crisis threatens major city: 'People living over there will have to move'

Jakarta, Indonesia's capital city, is facing a slow-moving disaster that residents now say feels impossible to ignore.
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Iconic bird once on brink of extinction regionally makes incredible comeback: 'Re-establishing suitable conditions'

Flavors like sparkling pear for social events and tropical-burst for recovery deliver a sophisticated, elevated taste ...
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Businessman faces steep penalties after authorities uncover illegal operation: 'Criminals should be aware'

A businessman in England was sentenced to 22 weeks in prison and ordered to pay thousands of dollars in fines for storing ...
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State officials make major decision that will impact over 25 million Americans: 'A smart investment ... for future generations'

Lawmakers hope the Ohio River Restoration Program Act will safeguard a resource that supports more than one-third of the country's waterborne commerce.
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Experts issue warning as harmful insects spread into new territory: 'Supercolonies'

Two "supercolonies" of electric ants have been detected in southern France, leading to major concerns over impacts on the ...
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Distressed homeowner seeks advice after receiving $35,000 quote to replace 7-year-old HVAC: 'Always trying to squeeze the most out of you'

A Texas homeowner who described themselves as "freaking out" turned to the internet for help after their air conditioning unit failed despite being only seven years old. Sharing on the r/hvacadvice ...
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Amish communities are challenging tradition by adopting e-bikes: 'Parents do not own a horse and buggy anymore'

With e-bikes becoming more and more popular in recent years, the industry has gained some unexpected converts.