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Ever tried to plug in an appliance, only to realize you had the plug backwards on the first try? Modern outlets use this ...

Extreme heat is turning many cities into ovens, especially during long summer heat waves when concrete, asphalt, and glass trap the sun’s energy. Researchers warn that in the United States, extreme ...