As it turns out, prior to the rise of home air-conditioning units in the mid-20th century, humans were quite resourceful when it came to keeping cool. Here are six of our favorite historical ...

So, if your region experiences cooler nights, wait for the temperature difference and open windows around your home to create cool air flow. To prepare for a heat wave, you'll want to replace your ...

The Office of Personnel Management on Thursday finalized new regulations intended to ensure that federal workers who are temporarily promoted are paid appropriately for the duration of their detail.

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That includes making sure emergency vehicles are stocked with ways to help personnel cool down. "All of our fire engines, we ...

But she and other OPM critics hope new regulations aren’t delayed too long—or put off indefinitely in a second Trump administration. “It feels like a slow leak in a basement we’re waiting to fix,” ...

To help beat the heat while spending time outside or working out, many people turn to portable fans to provide a cool breeze. Those devices, however, can be cumbersome to carry around and run out ...

The Office of Personnel Management is opening a channel to provide federal employees affected by Hurricane Beryl to obtain emergency paid leave. Acting OPM director Robert Shriver said in a ...

But the heat and humidity of summer can quickly leave you wondering how you can stay cool. Whether your home doesn’t have central air conditioning, or you like to use air conditioning sparingly ...

So, it’s important to keep your cool—both literally and physically—when things get too hot. Here are 20 ways to do so: Finally, be on the lookout for signs of heat-related problems.

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I provide a concise analysis of legal issues affecting employers. If finalized as proposed, the regulations would support OPM’s strategic goal of positioning the federal government as a model ...