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Vinisha Umashankar and her solar ironing cart. She came up with the idea when she was 12 — then worked with engineers to create a prototype. Now she's in Glasgow, Scotland, to speak at the COP26 climate change conference.

World News
Environment
Health & Safety

A 15-year-old girl invented a solar ironing cart that's winning global respect

10:57am November 03, 2021

by Sushmita Pathak

Vinisha Umashankar came up with the idea of solar power instead of charcoal to heat street irons. "Iron-Max" was a finalist for Prince William's Earthshot Prize, and this week, she spoke at COP26.

Barbecues and cookouts have become ingrained in our culture, especially around summer holidays. But, grill fires are still a very real risk.

National

Backyard Grilling Seems Safe, Until It Isn't

8:24am July 02, 2021

by Daniel Lam

With two-thirds of U.S. adults owning a grill or smoker and 68% of them planning a July Fourth cookout, the time is ripe to highlight grilling safety. Follow these tips for a safe, fun weekend.

Mike and Amy Mills' famous smoked chicken wings, as prepared in Ari Shapiro's backyard.

Books
Arts

'Praise The Lard': A Barbecue Legend Shows Us How To Master Smoked Chicken Wings

4:33pm May 26, 2017

by Ari Shapiro

Mike Mills' chicken wings have been named the best in the country. He is even in the Barbecue Hall of Fame. His new book with daughter Amy Mills shares the gospel of barbecue with home cooks.

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