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For homeowners, moisture buildup can cause the biggest headaches. Mold grows on drywall and wood-based materials, creeping along walls, floors and ceilings. Building materials begin to erode and rot. As insulation becomes damaged, the home's energy-efficiency decreases. Even human health suffers, as moisture also leads to air-quality issues.

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83 minutes ago Prosus buys Despegar for $1.7B, taking a bite out of Latin America’s travel sector

Yet another major investment is going down in the travel sector, underscoring its ongoing rebound after the Covid-19 pandemic. Prosus, the tech conglomerate controlled by Naspers, is paying $1.7 billion to acquire Despegar, one of the biggest online travel agencies in Latin America, to scale up its operations in the region. Despegar’s board of directors […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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1 hour ago Letter Signed by 'National Security Professionals' Against Tulsi Gabbard Includes Unfounded Smears

A letter signed by nearly 100 "national security professionals" against Tulsi Gabbard as director of national intelligence contains smears rather than facts, according to a closer review by Breitbart News. The post Letter Signed by ‘National Security Professionals’ Against Tulsi Gabbard Includes Unfounded Smears appeared first on Breitbart.

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2 hours ago Improved efficiency is enabling record U.S. crude oil production from fewer rigs

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2 hours ago Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy shares jubilant embrace with owner Jerry Jones amid contract drama

Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy and owner Jerry Jones shared a warm embrace in the locker room after a win over the Buccaneers as the final season of McCarthy's contract nears an end.

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Why has President-elect Donald Trump’s refreshingly rational nominee for Secretary of Energy, Chris Wright, triggered climate change hysterics? The post Why Our New Secretary of Energy Nominee Is Triggering Climate Change Hysterics appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 hours ago Social Security update: January direct payment worth $943 goes out in 8 days

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When a good friend's loved one passes away, it can be hard to find the right thing to say. NPR readers share words of comfort they've shared with others — or wish they'd heard themselves.

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The Biden administration, in his push for green energy, has issued regulations on appliances that some energy experts say "compromise product quality."

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