The United States has recorded its hottest summer ever, as intense heat and drought affected broad areas of the country. Between June and August, the average temperature across the contiguous United States reached 23.6 degrees Celsius (74.4 degrees Fahrenheit), according to figures released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on Wednesday. The seasonal average was 1.7C (3F) above the 20th-century norm and 0.2C (0.4F) warmer than the former record, which had been shared by

The area around an apartment building often becomes a source of disputes between neighbors, especially when it comes to parking near the entrance. Some residents believe that the space beneath their windows belongs to them, but the right to use the yard is not determined by the floor where a person lives or the location of their apartment. The rules depend on the legal status of the land, the building’s shared property, and decisions made by co-owners. Who owns the yard of an apartment