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Australia's Capital Territory just became the first jurisdiction to completely eliminate stamp duty for first home buyers, regardless of income or property value. Starting July 2026, the change could save buyers tens of thousands of dollars.
Hundreds of young Australians are trading screens for cowboy boots as line dancing surges across South Australia. What started with six students now fills venues weekly, creating friendships and romances along the way.
After years of controversy and setbacks, a new transmission line is successfully carrying renewable hydropower from Quebec into Maine, marking a significant step forward for the region's clean energy goals. Despite some early growing pains, the project shows promise for reducing fossil fuel dependence.
A major transmission line connecting renewable energy across New England just switched on, marking a milestone for the region's clean power future. The New England Clean Energy Connect is now delivering electricity.
An off-duty FDNY firefighter pulled a stranded driver from rising floodwaters on the Jackie Robinson Parkway in Queens, showing how heroes never really clock out. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore praised the quick-thinking rescue during Friday's briefing. ---
A 339-mile underground transmission line from Canada to Queens will deliver enough clean hydropower to supply one million New York City homes starting this spring. The $6 billion project creates the longest buried transmission line in North America.
When a kayaker capsized in choppy waters near Beacon, NY, an off-duty fire lieutenant didn't wait for backup. He jumped straight into the Hudson River and brought the struggling swimmer safely to shore.
Tennis power couple Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur turned Miami's famous Formula 1 track into their personal playground, racing each other with household chores on the line. The loser has to do laundry for a week.
When floodwaters trapped a Brooklyn principal inside her submerged car, an off-duty firefighter used his bare fists to break through the sunroof and pull her to safety. Travis Langan never hesitated, even with his pregnant wife waiting at home.
When a utility worker suffered a severe electric shock in Revere, Massachusetts, an off-duty nurse happened to be nearby and rushed to help. Her quick action on February 28 may have saved his life.
When a dirt bike rider fled a crash scene in Hamilton, he didn't know an off-duty police officer was watching. What followed was a community effort that led to his arrest and the recovery of a stolen bike.
A Minnesota utility just broke ground on a massive project that will nearly double the amount of clean wind energy flowing from North Dakota to northern communities. The upgrade to a 50-year-old power line puts the state on track to meet its goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040.
A San Jose company just turned on its first automated factory line for next-generation batteries that could revolutionize electric vehicles. The breakthrough brings safer, longer-lasting batteries one step closer to your driveway.
When a boat carrying nine people flipped on July 4th in Alvarado, Texas, an off-duty firefighter happened to be nearby and dove into action. He pulled three trapped children from beneath the vessel and revived two who weren't breathing.
Utilities are unlocking hidden capacity in existing power lines by measuring real-time weather conditions instead of using worst-case assumptions. The innovation is paying for itself in less than two years while helping renewable energy reach more homes.
Minnesota utilities are installing "neurons" on power lines that collect real-time data, allowing more clean electricity to flow without building new infrastructure. The smart sensors could help solar and wind power reach more homes faster.
Surprise health inspections reveal which cruise lines keep passengers safest with spotless ships. Viking, Crystal, and Oceania lead the pack with near-perfect scores.
After a devastating ice storm left 66,000 people without power for weeks, Michigan's largest electric co-op is burying all new power lines to prevent future outages. The move signals a major shift in how utilities are preparing for climate change.
A California startup just rolled its first solar-powered electric vehicle off an actual assembly line, bringing self-charging cars one major step closer to reality. After years of hand-building prototypes, Aptera Motors is now testing the process that could put 50,000 pre-ordered vehicles on the road.
India just greenlit a new railway line that will slash delays and boost freight capacity by 14 million tonnes annually on one of the country's busiest corridors. The project promises faster travel between Howrah and Mumbai while supporting industrial growth.
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