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US heat wave exposes infrastructure, health vulnerabilities – and it’s not quite over yet
As previous disasters have laid bare the US’ vulnerabilities to other types of extreme weather, this week is revealing ...
How hot will it get? Record-smashing heat wave to scorch millions across the US
An "extremely dangerous heat wave" is continuing to scorch a huge area of the eastern United States June 23, affecting tens ...
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Deadly heat wave consumes eastern half of United States
The deadly heat wave across the eastern half of the country has made for some scary situations. Tens of millions in major ...
These places usually offer relief from dangerous heat. Not this week.
From Atlantic beaches to New England hamlets, humidity surged to extremes and temperatures soared to records that overpowered ...
Dangerous heat wave strains power grid; millions warned of triple-digit temperatures
The heat wave caused disruptions to public transport across the Northeast. Amtrak said it will be forced to slow train speeds ...
Extreme heat wave hits eastern United States
Several cities in the eastern United States have faced record high temperatures due to a climate phenomenon known as the ...
Extreme heat blankets U.S., with almost 160 million under alerts from Texas to Maine
Nearly 160 million people are under heat alerts from eastern Texas to Maine, as temperatures are forecast to be as much as 20 ...
Mom who lost son warns parents about child hot car deaths as heat wave sweeps US
A mother's heartbreaking story of leaving her baby in a hot car reveals how memory lapses can affect any parent, with experts ...
Temperatures in 8 States Will Feel Hotter Than Hottest Place on Earth
At least eight states were expected to see temperatures that would feel hotter than those in Death Valley—often referred to as the hottest place on Earth—on Wednesday, according to the National ...
Massachusetts ice business owner relishes heat wave as record temperatures drive demand
As sprawling heat dome spawns temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit across the eastern United States, one New England ...
How Heat Waves Can Worsen Air Quality
Heat waves are primarily caused by high-pressure systems that push warm air down onto an area and hold it there. During heat ...
Trying to save money during the heat wave by turning off the A/C? It could cost your relationship.
As temperatures continue to climb throughout the week, cohabitating couples are sometimes left choosing between an ...