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Lancaster County, PA

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Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

There's nothing sadder than an AC unit spewing out puffs of tepid air during a scorching heat wave. If your AC isn't doing what it's supposed, it might not because it's broken or aging. You can get your AC pumping again by cleaning it and if you have a window AC unit, you'll want to do some simple maintenance to keep it running efficiently.

How to Clean Your Air Conditioner So It Runs Like New

Identifying why your window AC isn't blowing cold air is the first step in restoring comfort to your living space. Troubleshooting a window AC unit yourself can help you determine if it's a simple problem such as a clogged filter or a more complex issue like a control panel. Then, if you're unable to fix the AC unit yourself, you can at least decide whether it's best to call a professional for repair or replace the unit.

Why Is Your Window AC Not Blowing Cold Air? 5 Reasons Why and How to Fix It

Colorado State

WEKU

More than half of America’s rural hospitals lack labor and delivery services. The University of Colorado is trying to help close the gap by training nurse midwives to work in rural areas.

Colorado looks to midwives to solve the state's labor and delivery care shortage

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The heat wave engulfing most of the country is taking a toll on the 24.5 million Americans who are expected to face “dangerous levels of heat,” per to The New York Times. Heat waves are not only detrimental to your health but can take a huge toll on wallets as well. Indeed, as USA Today reported, “the average cost of electricity bills in the summer has increased by 51% from $476 in 2014 to an estimated $719 in 2024.”

How To Save Money on Your Electricity Bills and More During a Heat Wave

Texas State

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Paisley Marten

I live part-time in Arizona and part-time in Texas, both of which have hot summers yet distinct climates. Arizona's dry heat contrasts with Texas's more humid conditions. In both places, I maintain my thermostat at a steady 79ºF all day and night and never adjust it. My sister, who works at a large regional electric company, has mentioned that while many people, including her, set their thermostats at 72ºF, keeping it at 78ºF or 79ºF is actually best for energy efficiency and overall comfort.

Stop Setting Your Thermostat at 72: A Case for Energy Efficiency and Comfort

NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks to David Gee of Cellebrite, a company that sells tools to law enforcement to help them access locked smartphones. The FBI is a customer.

What happens when law enforcement wants to break into someone's smartphone?

North Carolina State

Durham, NC

Town Talks

A popular Triangle restaurant is closing another one of its locations. Beyu Caffé shared on social media it is shutting down its Boxyard RTP location. This comes weeks after closing its downtown Durham restaurant.

Popular North Carolina restaurant announces closure of another one of its locations

Kentucky State

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Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Family Handyman

Our editors and experts handpick every product we feature. We may earn a commission from your purchases. We’re in the process of customizing a classic camper for a colleague. One of his first requests was for it to include a portable power station that could double as a home backup system so that when the grid goes down, he doesn’t lose his year’s stash of elk meat. So when we got the chance to test the new EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 power station, we were particularly excited to see if it would be a good fit for him, as well as for others wanting a versatile home backup system that’s relatively affordable.

We Tried the All-New EcoFlow Delta Pro 3: The Battery Generator to Power Your Entire Home

Temperatures were in the triple-digits in much of the area on Tuesday and authorities warn that they could top 110 degrees F in southern Spain in the coming days.

'Hellishly hot' southern Europe bakes under temperatures topping 104 F

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

California State

The HD Post

CALIFORNIA – Starting July 1, landlords will only be allowed to collect one month’s rent for the security deposit on a rental property. Assembly Bill 12, signed into law last October, says regardless of whether the residential property is unfurnished or furnished, only one month’s rent can be charged in addition to any rent for the first month paid on or before initial occupancy.

Law limiting security deposits goes into effect July 1

Las Vegas, NV

How do you stay cool when it's 120 degrees and there's no AC? Dr. Gulrez Shah Azhar, who grew up in India, shares strategies from the Global South.

How to stay cool in extreme heat without air conditioning

Alaska State

Midway, KY

Some residents and business owners in a Woodford County city are upset over a decision by United Parcel Service to reduce delivery days.

Midway residents, business owners upset over UPS decision to cut delivery days

I've tested quite a few power stations recently, including Anker's smaller Solix C1000, the larger f3800, and various smaller and larger units from Runhood and Bluetti. This new Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000 has a ton of power (2000 wH like it says in the model name), recharges fast (full recharge from a wall outlet in two hours), and includes plenty of ports to charge and run your gear with (a total of 12).

Hands On: The New Segway Portable Power Station Cube 2000

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

New Mexico State

Ruidoso, NM

As Ruidoso, N.M., recovers from a deadly wildfire, victims of the state's largest fire in 2022 say FEMA still isn't giving them what they need -- despite a $4 billion appropriation from Congress.

Many 2022 wildfire victims in New Mexico say they've not gotten enough help from FEMA

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix wants to reduce the number of deaths from extreme heat. One strategy is to provide chilled water in public spaces.

Phoenix aims to save lives with chilled water fountains for public use

This is traditionally the best time of year to buy portable power stations and solar generators for summer camping and hurricane preparedness. And now there’s another big reason to pull the trigger on a power purchase: Amazon Prime Day. Bluetti’s Prime Day deals on power stations, backup batteries and more mean you can assemble the perfect system for your needs — and save tons of money from July 16 to July 21.

Get the best Bluetti Prime Day deals on power stations and solar generators

Heat pumps are efficient and reduce emissions, but they have a publicity problem. Two California-based musicians are on a mission to show how cool heat pumps are by creating smooth jam.

Heat pumps get a cool rebrand in this slow jam

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