Utilities push smart thermostats cutting bills
New York reports homeowners and managers embracing smart thermostats and energy monitors as temperatures fall. Geofencing sensors and demand response programs cut energy use, with Nest-like devices saving an estimated $131 to $145 yearly. Utilities offer rebates and time of use plans, aiding bills and efficiency.
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Nest
Dan Wroclawski
Consumer Reports
Wroclawski
Smart Electric Power Alliance
Illinois
Sarah Gulezian
Elevate Energy
ComEd
Ameren
Gulezian
Maples From Lovable to Not A Tour of Varieties
This overview surveys maples from sugar and red maples to silver and boxelder, noting soil and habitat preferences, autumn colors, and wood quality. It highlights Japanese, trident, Amur, striped maples, and the striking paperbark maple, with cautions on planting near homes.
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Boxelder
Mild weather and falling gas prices aid Thanksgiving travel
Travelers faced light delays as mild weather and cheaper gas helped many reach their destinations. About 2,700 flights were delayed on the East Coast, with roughly 100 canceled, mainly in San Francisco. FAA and airline officials noted a busy holiday period and expanding use of extra airspace. Gas prices averaged 2.60 a gallon nationwide, under 2 in nine states, with analysts predicting further declines. AAA forecasts the busiest Thanksgiving travel period since 2005 as car travel dominates.
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FlightAware
American Airlines
Ross Feinstein
Federal Aviation Administration
GasBuddy
Patrick DeHaan
U.S
AAA
Auto Club
Robert Sinclair
FAA
Transportation Security Administration
Trump vows war zone visit amid military critique
President Trump, amid criticism of his military posture, says he will visit troops in a war zone as a White House team plans a trip. Defense Secretary Mattis notes such visits depend on security, while Trump promotes his defense spending and veterans' support, yet questions linger over timing and locations.
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Trump
White House
Defense
Jim Mattis
Mattis
al-Qaida
Osama bin Laden
Adm
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William “Ryan” Owens
Yemen
Fox & Friends
Ryan
U.S
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Iraq
Syria
Africa
Fox News Sunday
U.s.-Mexico
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Fox News
Uni
New York Times
Associated Press
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