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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 ...
Is the heat wave over yet? Do these things until the heat breaks.
A major heat wave will persist through the end of the week in some areas of the country. Here's what to do while the ...
‘We need to cool people as quickly as possible.’ Emergency departments on the front lines during a heat wave.
By Tuesday night — following the fourth hottest day on record in Boston — Mass General’s emergency department was slammed.
N.J. weather: Heat wave ramps up with 103° scorcher, more broken records, thunderstorm threat
Another steamy day is on tap for Wednesday, but there's a risk of isolated thunderstorms that could pack small hail and ...
It's hot. These resources and tips will help you get through the heat wave
The Louisville Courier Journal and other USA TODAY Network staff have been tracking the current heat wave and compiling ...
Cooling off your four-legged friends during a heat wave | How to keep your pets safe
When walking them, be sure to stay mostly on grass and off the roads or sidewalks. Hot pavement can burn their paws, and a ...
A Heat Wave Hits New York Earlier Than Usual for a Second Year in a Row
It is the second year in a row that a heat wave has hit the New York City region earlier than usual, as global warming is ...