The Climate Crisis Could Make It More Dangerous To Play Sports OutdoorsAbout this time every year, there are news reports about student athletes who collapse during practice while getting ready for a big game. Heat illness can lead to death and injury among athletes, and a new report examines why the risk could be rising.
5 Ways To Beat The HeatThe summer heat makes for a beautiful day, but it can be unbearable. Here are some ways to ensure you stay safe while enjoying the sun:
Brain Study Finds People Actually Get Dumber During A Heat WaveResearchers at Harvard University have discovered that a person's brain works 13 percent slower when it has to operate in extreme heat.
Heat Warnings Cause Ohio Towns to Cancel Fireworks Shows It's going to be too hot for fireworks this weekend, at least for a few Ohio communities.
Air Quality Alert Issued For Friday's HeatwaveWith temperatures soaring above 90 degrees and heat indices reaching beyond 100 degrees, officials are warning Michiganders about the quality of air over the next several days.
Detroit Rec Centers to Serve as Cooling Centers on Hot DaysA dozen recreation centers in Detroit will be operated as air-conditioned cooling centers on excessively hot days this summer.
Detroit Schools Closing Early Due to Hot WeatherDetroit's public schools are closing early for a second-consecutive day because of hot weather.
At 27-27, A Look At Pistons' Chances To Make PlayoffsAt the All-Star break, ESPN’s advanced statistics site FiveThirtyEight gave the Pistons a 53 percent chance to make the postseason.
Labor Day Marks Hottest Day Of 2015 In Metro DetroitThe National Weather Service says temperatures hit 92 degrees in Metro Detroit on Monday afternoon.
Authorities: Hot, Humid Weather Calls For CautionThe city of Detroit has opened cooling centers in the Crowell and Heilmann community centers from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Ways To Keep Your Body And Smart Phone CoolHot weather can be dangerous to humans and their smart phones. Here are tips to keep both cool, hydrated and operational.
Tips For Preventing Child Deaths In Hot CarsHeatstroke can happen when the temperature is as low as 57 degrees, so here are some tips from safety advocates on avoiding accidental deaths in hot cars.
James' Triple-Double Helps Heat Pound PistonsThe banged-up Heat had little trouble with the Pistons even though they were without Dwyane Wade, Mario Chalmers, Ray Allen and Greg Oden.
Gallo Goes There: What Makes A Great Sports Town?Is it because every team in the city is equally loved and supported, with sellouts stretching back decades, through good seasons and bad?