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So the American heat wave is over. .. Or is it? Depends where you are
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (625+ words) Although the size of the deadly early July heat wave has shrunk significantly in the past day or so, dangerous heat still persists across portions of the South and West. "The record-smashing heat dome that has been dominating the weather…...
This portable tire inflator could save you a trip to the gas station
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (374+ words) If you've ever noticed your tire pressure dropping at the absolute worst possible time'before work, while on a road trip or in the middle of a time-sensitive errand'you know how seriously inconvenient it can be to track down an air…...
Hosting a BBQ? Watch out for these BBQ pests this Fourth of July
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (681+ words) You've got the burger patties marinating, the cooler stocked and the lawn chairs out. But while you're prepping for your Fourth of July cookout, so are the mosquitoes, ants and wasps. Most people plan around the food and the guest…...
Who doesn't have AC? Maps show the places with the least
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (384+ words) Air conditioning will be keeping millions of Americans safe and comfortable over the holiday weekend as a heat dome brings dangerous conditions to millions. But not everyone has access to the cooling power of AC. The 10 counties with the lowest…...
Are federal employees off July 3? See 2026 holiday calendar
4+ day, 30+ min ago (173+ words) July 3, the day before the country's 250th birthday, is this Friday. But some may be wondering, is it a federal holiday? The answer is yes. July 3 is a federal holiday, meaning federal employees get the day off from work. However, a…...
Mosquitoes love me, but I fight back: Shop 10 bug repellents
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (183+ words) Summer is in full swing and as we all head out to celebrate the 4th of July this weekend, heed my warning'don't go out there without mosquito repellent! Here are my recommendations to keep the mosquitoes away from you, your kids…...
Could aluminum foil help against a heat wave? See the Tik Tok hack.
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (27+ words) See how a Tik Tok hack using aluminum foil helped amid a heat wave USA Today Could aluminum foil help against a heat wave? See the Tik Tok hack....
This 84-degree indoor water park resort makes family trips easier
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (403+ words) For parents looking for a kid-friendly getaway that's clean, safe and simple to navigate, Great Wolf Lodge checks a lot of boxes. Water park access is included with every overnight stay, the entertainment is centralized, and the experience is built…...
Beat the Summer Heat and Lower Your Energy Bills with Bringnox Smart Motorized Shades
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (412+ words) USA Today Beat the Summer Heat and Lower Your Energy Bills with Bringnox Smart Motorized Shades How smart automation and advanced textiles can cool a room fast and effectively. Despite what Ella Fitzgerald said, during the summertime, the living isn't…...
Cost or comfort? What is the best AC temp during the heat wave
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (412+ words) July's forecast calls for a sweltering start for millions of Americans, so'what temperature should you choose'for your thermostat?' To maximize savings on utility bills, the DOE also suggests choosing a programmable thermostat'and'setting it to "as high as comfortable."' But this…...