An intense, late-summer heat wave is putting pressure on schools, students and the education system this week as temperatures climbed into the triple digits in parts of the Northeast and Midwest — ...

As much of the U.S. copes with stifling heat this weekend, air conditioners have been humming, aiding comfort and survival. But what's the best temperature setting during a heat wave? And what can you ...

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related deaths in the United States. While the human body is able to withstand high temperatures, unprecedented extreme heat driven by climate change is ...