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Company raises eyebrows with $130 million crypto purchase: 'It's a paradigm shift'

Fireblocks announced it acquired TRES Finance for $130 million to build a one-stop solution for companies looking to manage ...
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Shopper stunned after checking label on $3 thrift store sweater: 'Such a steal'

In r/ThriftStoreHauls on Reddit, the shopper shared their find: an authentic vintage Coogi sweater made from actual wool. The ...
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Researchers alarmed by disturbing new trend in whale and dolphin behavior: 'We need to understand why [this happens]'

A nearly two-decade study from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa revealed a troubling trend in whale and dolphin strandings: ...
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Company eliminates major EV charging issue with simple new solution: 'We're doing our job'

Autel Energy is bringing tap-to-pay functionality to around 100,000 EV chargers in the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
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Homeowner shares honest review after installing futuristic window heat pump HVAC: 'I was a little skeptical'

One Reddit user shared how their heat pump window unit kept their room toasty warm, even when it was freezing outside.
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Volunteers band together to save beloved 'Butterfly Town' from dire threat: 'Mass mortality event'

Pacific Grove, California, is known as Butterfly Town, and it is a vital area for monarch butterfly migration.
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Resident sparks outrage with before-and-after photos of neighbor's property remodel: 'I do not understand'

Similar neighborhood frustrations have surfaced in other viral posts, such as homeowners calling out wasteful landscaping ...
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Mark Zuckerberg under fire after ex-employee makes startling claims: 'Will be a total loss'

Yann LeCun, Meta's former chief AI scientist, openly criticized Meta's approach to AI and the direction the company was taking.
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Grandpa demonstrates money-saving tips to fix common household plumbing issue: 'I wish I'd seen this 3 weeks ago'

One TikTok user shows how to fix a leaky faucet in a viral video, potentially saving viewers tons of money on home repairs.
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Expert debunks misleading claim about fossil fuels circulating online: 'The facts and data are clearly presented'

Newman didn't deny their value, noting that fossil fuels have powered the Industrial Revolution and enabled humanity to achieve a higher standard of living, greater access to food, and improved health ...
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Researchers unveil game-changing technique that could revolutionize solar panels — here's how it works

Researchers in China have discovered a way to significantly boost the performance of selenium-based solar cells.
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Appliance expert urges homeowners to claim instant $9,000 rebates for brand-new HVACs: 'There's still … money available'

Federal home energy efficiency tax breaks expired at the start of 2026, but Maine's homeowners can still benefit from state ...