How I survive summer without AC: My top hot weather coping tips, tricks, and gadgets

No AC? Me neither. Here's how to keep yourself and your home cool during a heatwave.

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My 10 favorite gadgets to upgrade your school or work setup this fall

From portable monitors to wireless mice and earbuds, these accessories can help you be more productive this year.

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BBC Business•

Surprise fall in US jobs last month as slow summer continues

Analysts had expected an uptick in the number of jobs created, but the number of roles fell by 23,000 in July.

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The Guardian•

Weather tracker: central and western Europe brace for more sweltering heat

High 30s celsius forecast for France, Spain and Italy next week, before affecting Germany, Poland and Czechia Another pulse of heat is expected to affect central and western Europe next week.

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BBC Sport•

Scottish summer malaise continues but some room for optimism

Supporters and former Hibs player Scott Allan react to a mixed night for Scottish clubs in Europe.

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ScienceDaily•

Wearable ultrasound patch boosts REM sleep without drugs or surgery

A new wearable patch may help people reach REM sleep faster and remain there longer without medication or surgery. In a study of 28 participants, the device shortened the time to REM by 43 minutes and extended it by about 16 minutes.

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by ScienceDaily

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New Scientist•

4 ways to watch a solar eclipse without burning your eyes

Even during a solar eclipse, it isn’t safe to look directly at the sun, but with a proper solar filter or a simple pinhole projector, you can still watch it disappear behind the moon…

Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by New Scientist