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Passerby shares photo of upsetting scene found near workplace: 'It's heartbreaking to see this'

The Reddit user, who worked near 24th Avenue and Robinson in Norman, revealed a photo showing dozens of disposable cups, plastic bags, and other debris floating in a creek. The area was near several ...
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New study reveals which ultra-efficient home tech could dramatically reduce homeowners' electric bills: 'Savings of about … $849 a year'

A new study revealed that a simple swap could collectively save British Columbians millions per year on electric bills.
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Residents stay inside after spotting wild predator roaming around apartment building: 'Night patrols have been intensified'

Historically, leopard sightings in residential areas are rare, but not completely unheard of. The big cats are isolated ...
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Officials take bold action to protect popular tourist areas from looming threat: 'We will lose a lot'

With rising sea levels altering coastlines and threatening to destroy some of Spain's beaches entirely, authorities are ...
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Experts thrilled as camera traps capture recording of never-before-seen creature behavior: 'This is the first time'

Researchers were astounded after recording footage of jaguars' meowing in Brazil, providing a rare glimpse into the big cats' ...
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Researchers caught 'off guard' as famous lake gets closer to freezing for first time in 20 years: 'We're seeing momentum'

For the first time in more than two decades, Lake Erie is nearly completely frozen, leading to several impactful side effects ...
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Man faces severe penalties for hazardous act on public land: 'Serves as a warning to others'

A man from England has been ordered to pay a hefty fine after admitting to illegally dumping hazardous waste, a case local ...
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Tesla's 'invisible' door handles face major government crackdown — plus, 3 more EV stories to know this week

A rash of fatalities has led to the Chinese's announcement of a ban on the "invisible" door handles popularized by Tesla.
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Gardener shares amusing video of unexpected backyard visitor: 'Wait until the end'

The video, which features metal music in the background, shows a hummingbird perched in a tree. It spends the first ten seconds of the video bobbing its body in time to the music, clearly enjoying the ...
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Homeowner frustrated as thoughtless neighbor creates major disturbance: 'I've reported them to the city'

A single outdoor light shouldn't feel like a spotlight — but for one homeowner, a neighbor's always-on alley light has turned into a glaring nuisance. Frustrated with the "light of 2,000 suns," the ...
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Homeowner stunned after receiving $16,000 quote for basic AC repair: 'Does this sound even remotely accurate?'

The Redditor, who sought the help of a big-name company to diagnose their broken air conditioning unit, received a $16,000 quote for the work. The estimate covered replacements for the compressor and ...