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A new U.S. study reveals who has reliable air conditioning and who doesn’t, exposing deep inequalities in how people experience rising heat.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Summer can either be something to endure or something to enjoy, depending on your perspective. But either ...

The dog days of summer are in full bite mode for millions of Americans. That means cranking the A/C up, which for some, will wind up wiping their old unit out. And when that happens, ceiling or floor ...

Among the items being recalled by the membership-only warehouse club are air conditioners, dumbbells, power banks and tires Nicholas Rice is a Senior Editor for PEOPLE Magazine. He began working with ...

Most people buy a portable air conditioner to keep their rooms cool without needing to install a window unit or central AC. But many people don’t realize that portable ACs regularly collect water—and ...

Summer is officially here, and, unfortunately, so are triple-digit temperatures in many parts of the country. During sizzling temperatures like this, you don't want to be caught unprepared without ...