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A heat wave in North Carolina is in full swing. As temperatures rise, The News & Observer provides tips on how to beat the heat and answers frequently asked questions. The N&O Summer Desk is a pop-up ...

Electricity demand is expected to surge, but homes could be doing more to support the grid. A new report from the nonprofit ...