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Billionaire brothers under fire as details of $40 million purchase come light: 'Past due'

Those journeys, each a symbol of materialism and indulgence, come at a steep cost to the climate. Private jets release up to ...
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Onlooker captures images of tourist's dangerous actions near massive wild animal: 'Example of what not to do'

There's a popular word on the internet reserved for people who completely lose common sense while on vacation — particularly ...
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Officials enact new ban on controversial practice using drones: 'This regulation has been needed for some time'

Kentucky officials have banned the use of a popular technology for use in hunting, in hopes it will help protect native fish ...
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First-of-its-kind project maps mysterious hotspots hidden along scenic coastline: 'Reflecting decades of … patterns'

A comprehensive study of Brazil's coastal beaches found microplastic contamination at nearly 70% of more than 1,000 sites ...
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Utilities offer homeowners cash rebates to make crucial upgrades: 'Our goal is to assist customers'

A Colorado company is promoting water heater rebates to help local homeowners upgrade their water heaters and save money on ...
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Officials take bold action amid concerning trend in young people's behavior — here's what's happening

With an energy-efficient, all-climate system from Mitsubishi, you can reduce the amount of energy needed to heat and cool your home, receive up to $2,000 in tax credits, and get peace of mind knowing ...
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Tesla driver shares disturbing video after being harassed by truck drivers: 'Should be a punishable federal crime'

One Tesla driver recently encountered some obnoxious behavior from motorists on a highway, as they engaged in "rolling coal." ...
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Hiker makes upsetting discovery while walking along riverbank in national forest: 'Probably five more downstream'

A hiker took to Reddit to share some irritating trash that they found along a riverbank in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National ...
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Driver shares honest reaction after test-driving Tesla Cybertruck: 'Oversized go cart'

TorqueNews revealed a brutal Cybertruck review in a Facebook post, where the author explained why his experience was terrible ...
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Officials declare health emergency as disease sweeps through major city: 'If we fail to act now, the situation could spiral'

A massive outbreak of a mosquito-borne virus in Bangladesh has health officials on edge as hospitals are nearing breaking ...
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Villagers share 'heartbreaking' reality as major ski resort is forced to shut down: 'I cried for eight days'

The French village of Notre-Dame-du-Pré has had to shut down its ski lifts after too many years with insufficient snow.
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Experts issue warning as worsening crisis could impact millions of homeowners: 'We are in this and we cannot avoid it'

As global temperatures and sea levels continue to rise, an analysis from an insurance company shows the effects of increased ...