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Garrett Morgan, the inventor behind the modern gas mask and traffic signal, risked his life in 1916 to save workers trapped in a tunnel explosion beneath Cleveland. Though his invention worked and ...

Heavy rains destroyed VFW Post 9064 in Elsberry, leaving its veterans seeking funds to rebuild and continue supporting their ...

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San Francisco, where 70 can be considered a hot summer day, is known for its cool summers, but this year, June and July were ...

Triple-digit temperatures have arrived in North Texas. A Calloway's Nursery professional explains how to keep your plants ...

Wondering about the strangely cooler summer weather across the High Desert and Southern California? Meteorologist Ben Brissey explains.

Some of the best for hot weather include cotton, linen, rayon and bamboo. Some of the best colors to wear during the heat include white, yellow, gray and red. You should avoid UV-absorbing colors like ...

Using your pulse points is one of the best ways to quickly cool your body with an ice pack or a cold towel. Pulse points can be found: At the back of the neck. On the inside of your wrist. Where your ...

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A fan might feel like a lifeline in a heatwave, and for older adults it may be of some help – but not as much as it might ...

Heat cramps are painful muscle cramps and spasms, usually in the legs and abdomen. They may also be a symptom of heat ...