Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

Summers are really getting hotter, and no, it isn’t a hoax. Climate scientists worldwide have recognized the fact, and in 2023, the New York Times published a series of graphics that make it clear.

It’d be pretty convenient if any portable air conditioning unit could slot right into your window and immediately cool down your home, but the size of the room in question is the most important aspect ...