Rude Neighbor Installs Invasive Lights, So They Planted Bamboo That Blocked the light And Took Over His Yard

I know nothing about plants, so this story was an eye-opener for me… But I do know about bad neighbors, so at least I have that going for me! Check out this story from Reddit’s “Petty Revenge” page and remember, be nice to your neighbors, okay? “About 4 yrs ago I used to live in … Read more

Less Invasive Procedure for ‘Leaky’ Heart Valves Proves Successful

By Alan Mozes  HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 24, 2023 (HealthDay News) — When one of the heart’s valves springs a big leak, that can spell big trouble. The good news: The condition, known as degenerative mitral regurgitation (DMR), is treatable using a minimally invasive intervention known as TEER (transcatheter edge-to-edge repair), a procedure that involves … Read more

‘Just flailing right now’: Users complain that Twitter ads have become ‘invasive,’ ‘f*cking garbage’

Elon Musk’s short tenure as the owner of Twitter has been tumultuous. Since he took over, the platform has been flooded with complaints about the user experience and dissatisfaction with the rapid series of policy changes and reversals he’s implemented. Driving revenue is among the biggest obstacles the platform is facing. Half of the platform’s … Read more

Should You Kill a Spotted Lanternfly? The Invasive Species Explained

Spotted lanternflies have been spotted in New York, Indiana, and Pennsylvania, and officials from each state strongly advise that the pest be destroyed on sight. Some states urge people to even preserve the remains and send them to your local department of agriculture so that they can be dealt with en masse by wildlife professionals. … Read more

‘This is exactly how you destroy an ecosystem’: TikToker calls out the flaws in using invasive insect species as a pesticide alternative, sparking debate

In a now-viral video, a TikToker is calling out the sale of invasive Chinese mantises at garden supply stores, sparking discussion about the popular pest control remedy in the comments. In the video posted by TikToker Jessie Dickson (@sacramentofoodforest) on June 2, he duets a TikTok posted by a garden supply store that advertises praying … Read more