Columbus, OH

Folks across B.C. are feeling the heat as temperatures have rapidly climbed to high levels, and will stay that way into this week. A California heat dome has sent some scorching weather north, and will continue its grip on the South Coast of B.C. into this week. The long duration prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue heat warnings across the province.

Long-duration heat event ramps up in B.C. with uptick in temperatures

After a chilly end to June and start to July, folks across B.C. will be feeling the heat as temperatures rapidly climb over the coming days. A California heat dome will send some scorching weather north, infiltrating the south coast of B.C. throughout the weekend and into next week. The long duration has already prompted Environment and Climate Change Canada to issue several heat warnings across the province.

Scorching heat creeps into B.C.'s south coast, heat warnings issued

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NBC News

A dangerous heat wave imperiling people on the West Coast is expected to peak Saturday, but experts say the health risks will persist long after temperatures crest. “Widespread temperature records are expected to be tied or broken. Saturday will likely shape up to be the hottest day in this heatwave when high temperatures into the 110s will be common across California,” forecasters said in their nationwide update Friday. “The duration of this heat is also concerning as scorching above average temperatures are forecast to linger into next week.”

Health risks linked to extreme heat linger even as temperatures drop

Plastic bottles, tires, sofas, animal and even human remains form an 'island' on Guatemala's 12-kilometer-long Lake Amatitlan. Locals, including many who depend on fishing or eat the fish from the lake, have expressed their concerns about the impact the contamination has on their livelihoods and health. The rubbish is accelerating...

Trash 'island' on Guatemalan lake poses health risks, threatens livelihoods

USA TODAY

Forecasters say a heat wave will spread across much of the central and eastern U.S. next week, a moment health officials have been preparing for.

Massive heat wave heading for USA next week. Cities have been preparing for this.

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Dicle Belul

Numerous states in the western U.S. are currently under heat warnings or advisories due to an ongoing extreme heatwave. California, Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Montana, Utah, Nevada, and Idaho are all affected by excessive heat warnings covering various regions. The National Weather Service (NWS) has highlighted the prolonged nature of the heatwave, with temperatures reaching dangerous levels and lasting for consecutive days.

Western U.S. Braces for Severe Heatwave

New Jersey State

A surge of July-like heat will usher in the hottest conditions of the year so far to some places and threaten dozens of daily high temperature records.

A big weather change will send temperatures in much of the US to brutal highs soon

The Independent

It’s hot — probably too hot. From my sweltering living room, the heat outside looks like a mirage, distorting the view of the dusty street.Like many parts of Europe right now, Egypt is experiencing a blistering heatwave that has sent the mercury soaring above 40 degrees. For people like myself who live in North Africa or those currently facing heatwaves in Greece and Cyprus, this summer feels like a battle of mind and body.Home to sun-baked pyramids and vast golden deserts, Egypt offers a unique lifestyle that’s definitely exciting. However, in such unforgiving heat, temperatures can also dictate your daily...

I live and work in a country where temperatures are in the 40s – this is how I cope in extreme heat

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Chicago, IL

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Every year, new laws that were passed the prior year go into effect on July 1. In 2024, a number of new laws will begin this Monday. Among them include higher wages for tipped employees, a gas tax increase, and driver's licenses for undocumented immigrants.

New Laws July 1: Driver's Licenses for Undocumented Migrants, Raises for Tipped Workers, and More

PBS NewsHour

Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures -- and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.

More records expected to shatter as heat continues to blanket 130 million across the U.S.

Los Angeles, CA

TIME

Meteorologists say the Fourth of July could be “hot as a firecracker" amid heat alerts impacting tens of millions.

Here's What States Are Under Heat Alerts for July 4

Nevada State

The Mirror US

Excessive heat warnings have been issued for much of California and parts of Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Arizona with areas under red flag warnings due to intense heat since Tuesday

Map shows 21 states to hit triple-digit temperatures over July 4 amid 'deadly' heatwave warning

Alabama State

An "extremely dangerous" heat wave is set to break daily temperature records across Western and Southern states through the holiday weekend, the National Weather Service warned Thursday. The extreme heat comes as 28,000 people were forced to evacuate their homes because of a raging wildfire in Northern California. The Thompson...

'Extremely dangerous,' record-breaking heat wave takes hold across much of U.S.

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People have different levels of maturity. An individual’s age or upbringing can make them possess certain traits. Yet, most people believe that one matures as they grow old. On the contrary, some zodiac signs appear childish in old age. They are jumpy and careless. This strains their relationships with signs who misunderstand them. Air and fire signs are temperamental and some people refer to them as being childish. How can you identify an immature sign?

3 Zodiac Signs Who Are Immature

Massachusetts State

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(MA) Get ready to meet three little balls of fluff who are ready to fill your heart, and life, with love. Brynn, Bambi, and Bubbles Bath are 6-week-old Great Pyrenees mix sisters who were found as strays living under a porch. Sadly, their mother, also a stray, did not allow herself to be caught and brought into rescue alongside her babies. Despite that, the three puppies are healthy and happy in their new foster home. They have a bright future ahead of them, assuming YOU adopt them! Or, maybe you don't want pure joy, cuteness, and fluff-love in your life.

Great Pyrenees Sisters Found Living Under Porch - Now Searching For Love

Georgia State

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People held in Georgia immigrant detention centers will soon face new challenges in their search for lawyers to represent them in immigration court, a development that will likely doom many people’s chances of fighting deportation.

For migrants in Georgia, fighting deportation will become harder. Here’s why.

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Seattle, WA

Latin Times

About 115 million people are still under alert in the U.S. as heat wave continue impacting both coasts of the country. Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C. and New York City are among the cities reached by alerts of "extremely dangerous heat," according to the National Weather Service. Palm Springs, in...

Over 100 million in East and West coasts continue under alert as heat waves persist

 Millions of Americans will be under heat warnings as Fourth of July celebrations kick off. Heading into the holiday weekend, 110 million people across 21 US states will be under heat advisories, with temperatures in some western states expected to reach as high as 116 degrees. The National Weather Service in San Francisco said Tuesday the heat wave could last from six to 12 days in the Bay Area, making it the longest stretch of sustained heat the area has seen in 18 years. Temperatures across the US broke heat records on Tuesday, and more than 130 could fall...

More than 100 million Americans are under heat alerts on blazing Fourth of July

Humans in the area don’t need to be concerned. As the climate warms, the experts are paying close attention to the impact that may have on aquatic life. But one of the most aggressive predators in the sea seems to be thriving as temperatures inch upward. Bull sharks already...

Warming waters have caused bull sharks to act differently

Idaho State

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures up to 109possible.* WHERE...Portions of south central, southwest and west centralIdaho.* WHEN...From Monday afternoon through Friday evening.* IMPACTS...Extreme heat will significantly increase thepotential for heat related illnesses, particularly for thoseworking or participating in outdoor activities.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple daily max temperature records arebeing threatened by this heatwave. The longevity of the eventmakes this a particularly dangerous heat wave.

Active Alerts Snake River above Upper Salmon Falls Reservoir, ID

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Prolonged heat baking B.C. poses elevated risk to health

After a chilly start to July, folks across B.C. are feeling the heat as temperatures rapidly climb to high levels, and will stay that way into...

Prolonged heat baking B.C. poses elevated risk to health

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