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Millions are suffering through extreme heat, and nights don't bring much relief. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Ashley Ward, director of Duke University's Heat Policy Innovation Hub.

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It’s too hot to play video games. But perhaps you want to try anyway. May I recommend, then, a nice cold video game?

Social media is filled with DIY ways to stay cool. We tried building an air conditioner off Tik Tik. Here's how it worked.

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We caught up with two professional python hunters and asked them what are the "essentials" that help them be successful in the field.