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Cubs Win 11 Straight Home Games at Wrigley Field
SportsMay 4

Cubs Win 11 Straight Home Games at Wrigley Field

The Chicago Cubs are turning Wrigley Field's unpredictable weather into their secret weapon, winning 11 consecutive home games. They're teaching young players to embrace the chaos instead of fighting it.

MLB News3 min read
AI Home Search Lets Buyers Talk Their Way to Dream Homes
InnovationFeb 20

AI Home Search Lets Buyers Talk Their Way to Dream Homes

House hunters can now skip endless filter clicking and just describe their dream home in plain English. Homes.com's new AI assistant understands requests like "modern kitchen near good schools" and instantly delivers matches.

Fox News Tech2 min read
Italy Fields Record Team for Home Paralympics in March
SportsFeb 17

Italy Fields Record Team for Home Paralympics in March

Italy will compete with its largest-ever Winter Paralympic team across all six sports when Milano Cortina 2026 opens on March 6. Double gold medalist Giacomo Bertagnolli leads a squad ready to shine on home snow.

Google: Paralympic champion2 min read
Star Trek Fan Builds Real LCARS Control Panel for Smart Home
Community HeroesFeb 8

Star Trek Fan Builds Real LCARS Control Panel for Smart Home

A home automation enthusiast turned their living room into the USS Enterprise by coding a custom Star Trek control panel that actually controls their lights and devices. The DIY project combines nostalgia with practical smart home tech.

Google News - Technology2 min read
FDA Approves Home Device for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment
Health & WellnessFeb 14

FDA Approves Home Device for Pancreatic Cancer Treatment

Patients with one of the deadliest cancers can now use an electric field device at home alongside chemotherapy. The wearable patches add two months of survival time without the harsh side effects of traditional treatments.

Google: new treatment approved2 min read
Ghana's 4x100m Team Claims Bronze at Home Championships
SportsMay 16

Ghana's 4x100m Team Claims Bronze at Home Championships

Ghana's men's relay team thrilled home fans by winning bronze at the African Athletics Championships, capping off a four-medal performance for the host nation. The team crossed the finish line in 38.74 seconds at the University of Ghana Stadium.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Omaha's $190K Tiny Homes Redefine Affordable Housing
SolutionsApr 7

Omaha's $190K Tiny Homes Redefine Affordable Housing

Two colorful small homes in Omaha are proving that affordable housing doesn't have to mean compromise. At 802 and 618 square feet, these modern homes offer first-time buyers a fresh alternative to overpriced starter homes.

Fast Company2 min read
Wellington Couple's 30-Year Love Affair with 1908 Home
Acts of KindnessApr 4

Wellington Couple's 30-Year Love Affair with 1908 Home

Sometimes the best decisions are made on the gloomiest days. When Anita Busby walked into a fog-shrouded Wellington villa nearly 30 years ago, she couldn't even see the famous harbor view, but she knew instantly she was home.

Stuff NZ2 min read
148-Year-Old Store Becomes Colorful Home in Napier
Acts of KindnessJan 19

148-Year-Old Store Becomes Colorful Home in Napier

A rundown former general store in Napier, New Zealand has been transformed into a vibrant five-bedroom home after 27 years of love and color. Owner Kim Hands is selling the landmark building but subdividing the land to preserve its historic street frontage for future generations.

Stuff NZ3 min read
AI Helper Tames One Writer's 10-Year Smart Home Nightmare
InnovationJan 28

AI Helper Tames One Writer's 10-Year Smart Home Nightmare

A tech journalist spent a decade wrestling with her chaotic smart home setup until an AI coding tool solved it in one afternoon. What normally takes weeks of programming happened in hours.

The Verge2 min read
Bushfire Survivor Rebuilds Home From Tyres and Bottles
Acts of KindnessMay 10

Bushfire Survivor Rebuilds Home From Tyres and Bottles

After losing her home to a devastating bushfire, Dee-Ann Kelly is rebuilding with earth-packed tyres, bottles, and cans in a fire-resistant Earthship. Thirty-five volunteers from across Australia have gathered to help construct the sustainable home that could change how communities build in fire-prone areas.

ABC Australia2 min read
Pennsylvania Volunteers Fix Homes for Neighbors in Need
Acts of KindnessMay 27

Pennsylvania Volunteers Fix Homes for Neighbors in Need

A Pennsylvania church is recruiting volunteers for its annual "One Family at a Time" week, where crews tackle home repairs for residents who can't do the work themselves. From June 8-12, volunteers will paint, weatherize, and clean homes across Clinton County.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
1930s Home in Cambridge Becomes Carbon Negative
InnovationMar 5

1930s Home in Cambridge Becomes Carbon Negative

A UK building society transformed a drafty 1930s semi-detached house into a carbon-negative showcase, proving old homes can exceed modern energy standards. While new UK rules target future construction, 29 million existing homes need similar upgrades to reach net zero.

Positive News2 min read
Battery Companies Bring Flexible Home Power Backup
InnovationMar 27

Battery Companies Bring Flexible Home Power Backup

Home battery storage is getting a smart upgrade. Major portable power companies are creating modular systems that combine the flexibility of portable batteries with the power of whole-home backup.

PV Magazine2 min read
Cleaner's $300 Makeover Transforms Worn-Down Home
Acts of KindnessJan 31

Cleaner's $300 Makeover Transforms Worn-Down Home

A cleaning professional showed how to transform a lower-income family's depressing home into a welcoming space for just $300, and millions are grateful someone finally acknowledged their reality. The video has been viewed nearly five million times because it offers hope to the third of Americans living in homes where replacing floors or repainting feels impossible.

Upworthy3 min read
1989 BBC Predicted Smart Homes: What They Got Right
Global NewsMay 25

1989 BBC Predicted Smart Homes: What They Got Right

Futurists in 1989 predicted what homes would look like in 2020, and they were surprisingly accurate about smart home technology. From voice commands to learning thermostats, the BBC's Tomorrow's World series nailed many of the innovations we use today.

Upworthy2 min read
Vietnam Vet Gets Free Home Repair from Grateful Community
Community HeroesMar 29

Vietnam Vet Gets Free Home Repair from Grateful Community

A nonprofit honored a Vietnam veteran with free home repairs in East Haven, Connecticut, kicking off their 15th year of service. House of Heroes is just getting started with more veterans' homes on the list for 2026.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Chinese AI Creates Whole Homes to Train Household Robots
InnovationJun 6

Chinese AI Creates Whole Homes to Train Household Robots

Chinese researchers developed AI that generates complete home environments from text prompts, solving a major bottleneck in training household robots. The breakthrough could speed up the arrival of helpful robots in homes worldwide.

Google News - AI Breakthrough2 min read
UV Air Filters Cut Asthma Triggers by Half in Homes
Health & WellnessMar 9

UV Air Filters Cut Asthma Triggers by Half in Homes

A new study shows installing UV air filters in home heating systems reduced asthma-triggering microbes by more than 50%. The breakthrough could help millions of children breathe easier at home and in schools.

Medical Xpress2 min read
158-Year Home Distilling Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
SolutionsApr 11

158-Year Home Distilling Ban Ruled Unconstitutional

A federal appeals court just struck down a Civil War-era law that made home distilling illegal, ruling it exceeded Congress's power to tax. Hobbyists can now legally craft spirits at home, just like beer and wine enthusiasts have done for decades.

Google News - Business2 min read

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