[ai] Rewrite this news headline to be stronger and clearer. RULES: – Keep the main event accurate – Add key actors if missing (country, president, court, agency, organization) – Add location if relevant (Columbus, Franklin county, Central Ohio, Ohio etc) – Make it SEO powerful – 10–12 words – No “BBC reports”, “according to”, or source mention – Professional newsroom tone Original headline: 2.9-magnitude earthquake shakes Lake County Story context: CLEVELAND — The U.S. Geological Survey detected a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Lake County Thursday evening, just a few miles southwest of Madison.
The earthquake occurred around 6:55 p.m., and more than 200 reports came in from residents the area. The shaking was rated as “light” with no damage reported.
(USGS)
So far this year, more than 10 earthquakes have been recorded in the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
In late February, a 2.2-magnitude hit the Lake County area, with a depth of about 3.2 miles, according to USGS.
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CLEVELAND — The U.S. Geological Survey detected a 2.9-magnitude earthquake in Lake County Thursday evening, just a few miles southwest of Madison.
The earthquake occurred around 6:55 p.m., and more than 200 reports came in from residents the area. The shaking was rated as “light” with no damage reported.
(USGS)
So far this year, more than 10 earthquakes have been recorded in the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
In late February, a 2.2-magnitude hit the Lake County area, with a depth of about 3.2 miles, according to USGS.
[ai] Rewrite this news headline to be stronger and clearer. RULES: – Keep the main event accurate – Add key actors if missing (country, president, court, agency, organization) – Add location if relevant (Columbus, Franklin county, Central Ohio, Ohio etc) – Make it SEO powerful – 10–12 words – No “BBC reports”, “according to”, or source mention – Professional newsroom tone Original headline: 5 simple ways to run your A/C less this summer Story context: Help your air conditioner help you stay cool this summer. Check out these things that you can do today to take some pressure off your A/C and save you some money on your electric bill.
Look at your ceiling fans
Turn on your ceiling fans and see which way they’re spinning. Having them go counterclockwise circulates the air around the room, creating a small breeze that’ll help keep you cool.
This can especially become helpful if you have a second floor, since warm air rises and you might need a little extra “oomph” to keep things cool there.
(Spectrum News/Justin Gehrts)
Open up
Don’t close doors to rooms or walk-in closets. Keeping them open lets air circulate. One exception to this rule is the bathroom while showering, beyond obviously wanting privacy. You don’t want your air conditioner working hard to counteract the warm, humid air, so close that door while you’re in there and turn on the ceiling vent fan.
Block the sun
Okay, you can’t completely blot out the sun’s light to keep it from heating up your house. But you can close your blinds or curtains. Bright sunlight shining through the windows adds unwanted heat… well, maybe not unwanted by everyone.
Turn the dial
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Turn up your thermostat a few degrees. There’s a good reason it’s repeated so often. Every degree of cooling increases energy usage by as much as 8%!
(Photo by Olivia Levada)
Try upping it by a degree or two at first and gradually increase it as you get more used to the higher setting. Remember to use fans to your advantage.
If you’d rather not set your thermostat higher all the time, try doing it when you’re going to be away for a while. Just don’t crank it really low for your return; a colder setting doesn’t make your home cool any faster.
Keep it clean
Replace the indoor air filter as necessary (usually every couple of months), since a dirty filter reduces air flow and makes your A/C work harder than it needs to.
(Spectrum News)
You also need to keep the actual air conditioning unit that’s outdoors clean. Remove leaves and other debris, then hose off the dust, dirt and other stuff that’s gotten stuck in there.
Extra credit
Want to go above and beyond the five simple tips above? Here are three bonus ideas.
- Seal air leaks around windows. Many kids have heard “we’re not cooling the outside!” as they hold the front door open for longer than necessary. Your house might already be doing that without being as obvious. Closing those leaks keeps warm air out and cool air in.
- Get an A/C inspection. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Having a professional check on your air conditioner each year can save you a lot of trouble… and sweating, if it conks out in the middle of the summer.
- Plant shade trees. These are most effective on the south and west sides of your house, since that’s where the strongest afternoon sunshine comes from. This can be pricey up front, but is certainly beneficial. If you DIY it, be sure to get underground utilities marked.
Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.
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Help your air conditioner help you stay cool this summer. Check out these things that you can do today to take some pressure off your A/C and save you some money on your electric bill.
Look at your ceiling fans
Turn on your ceiling fans and see which way they’re spinning. Having them go counterclockwise circulates the air around the room, creating a small breeze that’ll help keep you cool.
This can especially become helpful if you have a second floor, since warm air rises and you might need a little extra “oomph” to keep things cool there.
(Spectrum News/Justin Gehrts)
Open up
Don’t close doors to rooms or walk-in closets. Keeping them open lets air circulate. One exception to this rule is the bathroom while showering, beyond obviously wanting privacy. You don’t want your air conditioner working hard to counteract the warm, humid air, so close that door while you’re in there and turn on the ceiling vent fan.
Block the sun
Okay, you can’t completely blot out the sun’s light to keep it from heating up your house. But you can close your blinds or curtains. Bright sunlight shining through the windows adds unwanted heat… well, maybe not unwanted by everyone.
Turn the dial
Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Turn up your thermostat a few degrees. There’s a good reason it’s repeated so often. Every degree of cooling increases energy usage by as much as 8%!
(Photo by Olivia Levada)
Try upping it by a degree or two at first and gradually increase it as you get more used to the higher setting. Remember to use fans to your advantage.
If you’d rather not set your thermostat higher all the time, try doing it when you’re going to be away for a while. Just don’t crank it really low for your return; a colder setting doesn’t make your home cool any faster.
Keep it clean
Replace the indoor air filter as necessary (usually every couple of months), since a dirty filter reduces air flow and makes your A/C work harder than it needs to.
(Spectrum News)
You also need to keep the actual air conditioning unit that’s outdoors clean. Remove leaves and other debris, then hose off the dust, dirt and other stuff that’s gotten stuck in there.
Extra credit
Want to go above and beyond the five simple tips above? Here are three bonus ideas.
- Seal air leaks around windows. Many kids have heard “we’re not cooling the outside!” as they hold the front door open for longer than necessary. Your house might already be doing that without being as obvious. Closing those leaks keeps warm air out and cool air in.
- Get an A/C inspection. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Having a professional check on your air conditioner each year can save you a lot of trouble… and sweating, if it conks out in the middle of the summer.
- Plant shade trees. These are most effective on the south and west sides of your house, since that’s where the strongest afternoon sunshine comes from. This can be pricey up front, but is certainly beneficial. If you DIY it, be sure to get underground utilities marked.
Our team of meteorologists dives deep into the science of weather and breaks down timely weather data and information. To view more weather and climate stories, check out our weather blogs section.
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