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Consumers issue urgent 'super-complaint' against insurance companies: 'Tolerated for too long'

Consumer organization and product testing group Which? recently brought to light a large-scale " super-complaint " regarding ...
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Researchers discover 'win-win' situation after installing next-gen tech on farmland: 'The crops don't seem to mind'

Researchers believe that solar farms and agricultural farms can be one and the same, thanks to a unique solar panel setup.
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Vacationer captures stunning video after finding wild animal ransacking cabin: 'Back away'

Bears often ransack homes, cars, and campsites in search of food. An Instagram video shows a mother and her cubs invading a vacation home.
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Resident shares photos of upsetting scene at local pond: 'Why are people like this?'

A Redditor shared a series of photos showing tons of garbage strewn about a body of water, revealing the disrespect some have ...
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Shopper calls out thrift store for absurd item on shelves: 'There's a piece broken off'

For economical shoppers, secondhand stores like Goodwill are great. But unreasonable prices can be a real turn-off.
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Shopper shares photo after purchasing deceptive food product: 'Embarrassed to say I've been tricked'

In a Reddit post, one shopper shared a photo of a chicken wrap that appears significantly larger than it actually is due to deceptive packaging. "Embarrassed to say I've been tricked by the gap," the ...
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New initiative solves longstanding problem using common kitchen scraps: 'It's something that everybody can do at home'

A coalition of Black and Indigenous leaders in Minneapolis has launched the Soil Syndicate compost initiative to reclaim the ...
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Man shares simple hacks to lower household energy bills this winter: 'Helpful'

Nobody wants to feel cold drafts sneaking through their windows. One TikTok user's showing a simple, affordable way to seal ...
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Experts turn to unlikely helpers in crucial battle along Great Lakes: 'These are sort of like, 'lowly' creatures'

A furry, 5-pound rodent is becoming an unlikely champion in the battle to save Great Lakes wetlands from invasive plants, ...
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Researchers achieve stunning breakthrough using old plastic bags: 'We're turning it into a tool'

Researchers discovered a way to transform plastic bag waste into glowing nanoparticles that can detect water contaminants.
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Wildlife rescuers respond after bird is found in heartbreaking predicament: 'I was shocked'

When one trapped jackdaw alerted residents of a dangerous situation, they worked with local rescue groups to free the bird.
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Meghan Markle faces backlash as concerning details emerge about recent behavior: 'It always roils me'

A Reddit thread has gone viral after eagle-eyed internet users claimed to share images of the royal family's boarding a ...