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Sales of homes priced at $5 million or more in Santa Clara County — home to Silicon Valley — spiked in April. The median home price is nearly $1.8 million, according to real estate agency Compass.
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The best Memorial Day 2024 outdoor deals: Save up to 75% on essential summer tools, pool gadgets, and more
Grab bestselling Fiskars pruning shears for just $14, and save $140 on a nifty pool robot that'll suck leaves and bugs out of the water.
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Walmart's secret sale room is full of Memorial Day deals — score over $1,500 off a Samsung TV (yes, really!) and more
Also spotted for the holiday weekend: Ridiculously low prices on a Dyson vac, HP laptop and Michael Kors crossbody bag.
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Roomba robot vacuums are up to $425 off for Memorial Day
Wellbots has the iRobot Roomba Combo J9+, Engadget’s favorite vacuum-mop combo, for $425 off. The machine not only cleans floors and carpets; its redesigned dock can automatically empty debris and refill it with mopping liquid.
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Austin Pedal Car reemerges in new, bespoke form
Austin Pedals cars offers a new 'J40 Continuation' version of an old classic 'toy' as bespoke offering in partnership with tailor Holland & Sherry.
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Yes, this cordless 2-in-1 Shark vacuum really weighs less than 4 pounds, and it's down to $100 for Memorial Day
The 'easily maneuverable' cleaning essential has a built-in hand vac and even comes with its own storage stand.
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Get ready for summer with this 'flowy but not too loose' tank that's only $15 at Amazon for Memorial Day
Flattering and comfortable and 50% off, more than 18,000 shoppers rave about this versatile tank top.
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This bestselling water-loving robot will clean your pool like a pro — and it's nearly 50% off for Memorial Day
It's like Rosie the Robot in a bathing suit. 'Not a finger needs to be lifted,' raves one of 9,000 Amazon fans.
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'Comfy poolside seating': Grab this 10-piece patio set while it's nearly $4,000 off (seriously) at Wayfair's Memorial Day sale
Save 70% on a weather-resistant outdoor sectional that your neighbors will surely be jealous of.
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'The lumps and crepey skin are gone': Grab this anti-aging Gold Bond lotion while it's down to $10
More than 20,000 five-star reviewers are seriously impressed: 'I cut out everything but this, and it's apparently all I need.'
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'Gentle and simple': Olivia Wilde loves CeraVe — and the brand's No. 1 bestselling eye cream is down to just $11
For over 40% off, you can tone down dark circles, puffiness and dryness.
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Gas prices dip heading into Memorial Day weekend
Two analysts told Yahoo Finance they expect gas prices to continue to decline over the weekend.
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Does sunscreen expire? Should you wear it indoors? Everything you need to know to protect your skin this summer.
Dermatologists offer some practical advice on how to choose and use sunscreens effectively so you don't get burned.
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Heat-related illnesses sent thousands to the ER last summer. How to know your risk, recognize symptoms and stay cool.
What's the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke — and how can you prevent them? Experts share how to stay safe during soaring temperatures.
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The best LED headlights of 2024
If your current headlights are losing brightness and you need a bulb replacement, consider upgrading with a new set of LED headlight bulbs.
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Redesigned Nissan Murano interior caught in new spy shots
Nissan's midsize two-row is finally getting an overhaul; here's the new dash, which borrows some design elements from the all-electric Ariya.
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Autonomous shipping startup Orca AI tops up with $23M led by OCV Partners and MizMaa Ventures
The "autonomous navigation" market -- where ships steer themselves guided by AI, resulting in fuel and time savings -- is projected to grow from $4.46 billion in 2023 to $5.33 billion in 2024 alone. Orca AI is a London-based startup that claims to have powered the world’s first autonomous commercial ship voyage in congested waters.
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Meet the Finnish biotech startup bringing a long-lost mycoprotein to your plate
The best known mycoprotein is probably Quorn, a meat substitute that's fast approaching its 40th birthday. The focus back then wasn't on producing an alternative protein for human consumption, as the startup intends -- although the original Pekilo product was sold for animal feed. Instead, per Enifer CEO and co-founder Simo Ellilä, the paper industry's engineers were trying to come up with a solution to pollution caused by mills dumping production waste ("sidestreams") into local waterways.
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Peter Thiel-founded Valar Ventures raised a $300 million fund, half the size of its last one
The perception in Silicon Valley is that every investor would love to be in business with Peter Thiel. Thiel set up Valar in 2010 and appointed Andrew McCormack and James Fitzgerald to run it. Both previously worked at his family office (Thiel Capital) and at Clarium Capital Management, the now-defunct hedge fund Thiel founded.
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Take the plunge! Bidets are on sale at Amazon, starting at just $34 — give your tush some TLC
Says one recent convert: 'We've cut our toilet paper usage by at least 75%, which I'm sure our septic system is thankful for.'