The temperature on any given summer day may be in the 80s or 90s. So why does it feel so much hotter and oppressive at times? That's the heat index doing its thing. Here's how it works: What is the ...

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With the heat of summer upon us, we hear a lot about the heat index in our weather forecasts these days. But what exactly is the heat index and how is it calculated? "It's kind of the summer version ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – With blistering heat this summer, you’ve likely heard a few people say “it’s not the head, it’s the humidity.” Turns out both things are true: it’s called the Heat Index. The heat ...

This calculation gives a more accurate picture of a company's earnings. Weighted averages consider the duration each share count is valid to accurately reflect earnings per share. A weighted average ...

Patchwork Nation’s hardship index captures recent economic changes as well as current economic conditions in individual counties based on a series of data indicators. The hardship index is calculated ...