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Former Tesla engineer gives old employer a run for its money after designing ultracheap home backup system: 'An island of power'

Cole Ashman, an engineer who collaborated on Tesla's Powerwall, founded Pila Energy to make energy resilience accessible and ...
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Gardener issues warning about seemingly innocent flower: 'Don't be distracted by its beauty'

One gardener on TikTok showed how to identify a common garden flower, morning glory, which is actually an invasive plant ...
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Man faces severe penalties for brazen public crime: 'Very hard to track down'

A British man is facing stiff fines and other costs after illegally dumping construction waste near a community in southern ...
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Experts issue warning about looming threat to coastal cities: 'There's nothing we can do about it'

The sea level on the shores of Cartagena, Colombia, has risen an average of 7 millimeters yearly over the last 20 years.
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Officials issue warning after spotting 'most wanted' creature in region it doesn't belong: 'Start of a new invasion'

Authorities in South Australia are on the hunt for an escaped red-whiskered bulbul, a tropical songbird now on the state's ...
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Officials stunned after trail cameras capture first-of-its-kind footage of rare creature: 'The most significant result'

Trail cameras in Pu Hoat Nature Reserve in Vietnam recently recorded the elusive Asian golden cat for the first time, marking ...
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Homeowner shares experience after getting quote from 'fraud' solar installer: 'He had great reviews on Google'

In the r/solar subreddit, a new solar owner shared their experience getting solar quotes, noting that EnergySage is a valuable resource for finding vetted installers in their area. The online ...
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Authorities issue $8.5 billion fine after uncovering criminal operation in forest: 'The journey is tough'

Indonesia is in the midst of its largest crackdown on illegal forest use in the country's history, targeting palm oil and ...
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Homeowner furious after HOA charges them hundreds of dollars over simple accident: 'You have to sue them'

Redditors were livid after an HOA fined a homeowner $350 and then laid down absurd penalties for a small gardening mistake.
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Experts sound alarm over concerning phenomenon fueling stronger storms: 'We are expecting more'

Several atmospheric-river-fueled storms have slammed the Pacific Northwest this winter, with at least five atmospheric-river ...
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Report warns nearly half of all car buyers put off by newly proposed 'per-mile' tax: 'Incoherent and inconsistent'

British motorists are facing a steep barrier to making the switch to electric vehicles, thanks to a new EV tax.
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Passerby captures incredible video of wild predator dashing across bridge: 'Less than a foot away'

At a superficial level, encountering wildlife in unexpected areas may imbue you with excitement and fascination. After all, ...