Cities Consider Legal Options as Extreme Heat Tied to Deaths

Hi folks! It’s Sophia in New York City, where the heat last week was nearly enough to send this San Francisco girl packing. But before we get to that ...

A home without air conditioning can be downright dangerous during the summer. My living room’s broken A/C went from a mild annoyance to a safety hazard last week as temperatures topped 95 degrees Fahrenheit (35C) in some parts of the city. My sweltering apartment left me wondering if I — and other renters — had any rights as the thermostat soared.