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How to STAY COOL without an air conditioner: Tips from Indian heat wave researcher Gulrez Shah Azhar. Get a swamp cooler. Nap during the hottest parts of the day. Hang damp curtains to cool the air. Hydrate with water and juice. Wear a wet scarf around yo

11 more tips on how to stay cool without an A/C, recommended by NPR's readers

3:13pm August 09, 2022

by Malaka Gharib

NPR readers share their favorite tips on how to cope with heat without an air conditioner. Among the tips: take a shower with a sheet on, then wear it to bed.

What do you do if you catch COVID on a trip?

We asked, you answered: NPR readers share how they handled COVID on vacation

3:03pm July 15, 2022

by Marc Silver

Nearly 5,000 NPR readers told us how they dealt with COVID on a trip. Did they respect the CDC guidance to wait 10 days before flying? Or did they travel anyway? What lessons do they have to share?

National

Navigating the housing market: Are you looking to buy a house? Did you buy recently?

6:10pm April 27, 2022

by Chris Arnold

If you're hunting for a house or condo to buy, or if you've just managed to buy one, NPR wants to hear from you!

World News

Do you fit in with your workplace culture? Share your story

1:49pm February 15, 2022

What aspects of workplace culture make your palms sweat – or just leave you scratching your head? We want to hear from you.

Illustration: Dola Sun https://dolasun.com/

Readers' global wishes for 2022: More kindness, more nature ... and kitties!

2:47pm January 25, 2022

by Suzette Lohmeyer

What could the world achieve this year if we had a limitless budget and full support from global leaders? Our audience shares their heartfelt ideas.

We asked NPR readers to share the items they can't live without in the pandemic. From left to right: Kenji Hall with his traditional Japanese pot, Trish Kandik with her foster dog Penelope and Lauren Morton with a takeout container of Indian food.

PHOTOS: What Item Is Giving You Joy In A Pandemic? Your Beautiful And Quirky Answers

7:44am July 11, 2021

by Suzette Lohmeyer

We asked NPR readers to share photos of the objects they can't live without during the pandemic. Their responses are funny, surprising — and some might make you tear up.