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Volvo makes history after launching giant machines in first-of-its-kind project: 'No longer a vision, but a reality'

A construction site in Germany is making history — and not because of what's being built but because of how it's being torn down. Volvo Construction Equipment and Volvo Trucks have launched the ...
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Shopper sparks debate after sharing photo of bizarre Amazon Fresh delivery: 'It's really bad'

On Reddit, a shopper posted photos of their counter covered in Amazon Fresh paper bags, with a curious cat looking on. Each bag reportedly contained just one can of cat food. The customer wrote, "It ...
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Trail cameras capture rare, breathtaking moment in national park: 'This is the payoff of years of relentless protection'

A rare lioness and her cubs were caught on trail cameras in the Central African Republic, according to the Miami Herald. The Wildlife Conservation Society has been monitoring the Bamingui-Bangoran ...
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Homeowner stunned after neighbor's contractor destroys property without warning: 'Never said a word to me'

Neighborly disputes are nothing new, especially over property lines, noise, and whose dog uses the bathroom where. But cutting down a significant portion of a neighbor's tree on what is ostensibly ...
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Energy company breaks ground on next-gen US nuclear reactor: 'A feat many deemed impossible'

As part of a fast-moving federal initiative, construction on the United States' first experimental extra modular nuclear reactor is underway, according to Interesting Engineering. Nuclear energy has ...
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Experts issue warning as unexpected conditions cause vegetable prices to surge: 'Reflects the impact'

Abnormally heavy rains caused severe flooding in northwestern states in August. This significantly damaged many crops, including paddy, cotton, and cauliflower, according to NDTV Profit News. Prices ...
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Energy company powers up game-changing floating facility: 'Represents a significant step forward'

Offshore wind company Ocean Winds has installed the first floating wind turbine in the Mediterranean Sea. Ocean Winds is a collaboration between EDP Renewables and ENGIE. This first wind turbine is a ...
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Major world power achieves massive energy milestone — here's how it could have global impact

Japan has reached a major milestone with its pursuit of clean energy. For the first time, fossil fuels generated a record-low share of the country's utility-scale electricity supplies, accounting for ...
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SEC announces sweeping overhaul of regulations and disclosure requirements: 'A new day'

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission has recently unveiled a new rulemaking agenda that is meant to overhaul cryptocurrency regulations and reduce the ...
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Experts stunned after anonymous donor leaves behind ancient artifacts on thrift store shelf: 'The most interesting thing that we've seen'

Many people have a story about an unbelievably cool yard sale or thrift store find, but the CBC showed readers a thrifting find that was literally someone's Roman Empire. The discovery occurred at ...
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City sparks debate after passing new law requiring all homeowners to paint roofs same color: 'Not just about roofs'

A southern city is turning to an innovative yet remarkably simple solution to excessive summer heat: cool roofs. The Grist reports that Atlanta has recently passed legislation that requires all new ...
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Experts issue warning about unusual phenomenon this fall: 'That's a big deal'

Fall colors are peaking across several northern states, as well as in the higher elevations of the Rockies and Appalachians. Scientists say our warming world is negatively impacting leaf peeping by ...