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The answer depends in part on where you live. If it’s extremely hot and humid, the health risks are much higher.

Is Earth really getting too hot for people to survive? A scientist explains extreme heat and the role of climate change

Fueled by rising ocean temperatures, hurricanes are intensifying faster, lasting longer, and becoming less predictable, posing new challenges for communities worldwide. Martha Henriques reports for the BBC. In short:. Climate change is extending hurricane seasons and increasing their intensity, with warmer oceans providing more energy for storms. Hurricanes are slowing...

Hurricanes are becoming less predictable and more dangerous

Las Vegas, NV

As temperatures rise, severe pavement burns, particularly in the desert Southwest, are becoming more common and sometimes deadly. Adeel Hassan and Isabelle Taft report for The New York Times. In short:. Stephen Cantwell suffered severe burns after passing out on a Las Vegas sidewalk during extreme heat. Burn centers in...

Dangerous pavement burns increase as desert heat intensifies

Idaho State

Researchers at the University of Idaho received a $15 million grant to explore how forest microorganisms can help trees withstand drought and wildfires. Mia Maldonado reports for Idaho Capital Sun. In short:. The EMBER project studies how microorganisms in Idaho forests respond to stress, aiming to improve forest management and...

Forest microbiome study aims to boost tree resilience to climate stressors

California State

Global temperatures have averaged at least 1.5 degrees Celsius warmer than preindustrial times for over a year. Two scientists explain what that means and what humanity can do.

Extreme heat waves broiling the US in 2024 aren’t normal: How climate change is heating up weather around the world

USA TODAY

The Department of Energy has an ideal temperature setting for air conditioning it recommends. But few people follow it. Here's what to know.

What's the best temperature to set your AC on during a summer heat wave?

Baltimore, MD

The Independent

 The Midwest and Northeastern US are expected to experience “record-breaking” heat this week as extreme temperatures hit the region.Much of the Midwest, the Great Lakes, the Northeast, and the Mid-Atlantic will experience the hottest temperatures of the summer so far, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.“The duration of this heat wave is notable and potentially the longest experienced in decades for some locations,” the NWS wrote.High temperatures across the region, with some areas due to find themselves in daily and monthly record-breaking heat, are possible from the Ohio Valley to the Northeast from Monday to Saturday, with local maximum...

Longest heat wave ‘in decades’ to hit more than 100million Americans with extreme temperatures

Chicago, IL

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Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Arizona State

CBS San Francisco

Temperatures are expected to soar along the U.S. West Coast on Friday and Saturday, the National Weather Service said, warning that "dangerous heat" will likely spread up the West Coast as it intensifies.Forecasters said temperatures will be 15-30 degrees above average for much of the West Coast Friday, and "numerous record-breaking temperatures can be expected through the next few days," the weather service said.Heat watches and warnings are in place across multiple states, including large swaths of California, as well as parts of Nevada, Arizona, Oregon and Washington.In parts of California and southern Oregon, temperatures could blast into the triple digits,...

"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records

AccuWeather

A new round of heat combined with high humidity will build in the eastern United States from Sunday to Tuesday and some areas will challenge record highs set in the 1800s. Temperatures will again surge to well above the historical average in much of the eastern United States from Sunday to Wednesday during what is typically the hottest time of the year for many locations, AccuWeather meteorologists warn. The heat will create opportunities to enjoy the pool or beach, but conditions can be dangerous.

New sweltering heat wave to feature 100 F temperatures in East

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Total Apex Sports & Entertainment

There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

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The FBI has seen a rise in scams targeting timeshare owners. In this kind of scam, criminals con these part-time property owners into shelling out hefty sums of cash, all under false pretenses related to their timeshare properties.

FBI warns that Mexican cartels are targeting Americans with timeshare scams

Kentucky State

Northern Kentucky Tribune

Kentucky’s Community Actions Partnerships have announced the starts date for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Summer Subsidy, aimed at helping Kentucky households offset summer cooling costs.

LIHEAP Summer Subsidy program to help with summer cooling costs to begin enrollment July 16

Denver, CO

David Heitz

A dangerous drug that is being mixed into fentanyl is causing those who inject it to develop a rash of sores that resembles a case of flesh-eating bacteria. People experiencing homelessness around Denver can sometimes be seen with these bloody, weeping wounds. I recently mentioned this phenomenon to a fentanyl user who told me about the xylazine connection.

Denver homeless people suffer sores as xylazine enters fentanyl supply

Marana, AZ

The Mirror US

A 2-year-old girl died of a heat-related illness after her father left her inside a sweltering car for about an hour in dangerous triple-digit heat

Girl, 2, dies after dad left her locked in car during blistering triple-digit Arizona heat

Much of the United States remains under excessive heat warnings and watches, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Farriers should take precautions to protect themselves this week. “There are excessive heat warnings/watches and heat advisories over parts of the Pacific Northwest and parts of the Southern Plains to the...

UPDATED: National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Advisories and Warnings

ABC News

Portions of the country have been experiencing scorching temperatures, but relief from the stifling conditions will not come in the near future, forecasts show.

When will the extreme heat end? What the current forecasts are saying

Wyoming State

WyoFile

Caitlin Tan wanted to breed her childhood horse, JP, because she’s been “amazing” — the type of animal any equestrian would be lucky to have once in a lifetime. Having access to coveted bloodlines increased the allure. Via the Miller Ranch, she could pair her 18-year-old mare with a stud descendent of Playboy’s Buck Fever.

Cream of the crop: a cremello foal is born in Wyoming

Louisiana State

A new Louisiana law allows insurers to cancel more homeowners’ policies, raising premiums and deductibles and potentially increasing financial strain for residents. Terry L. Jones reports for Floodlight. In short:. Louisiana’s Legislature approved a law permitting insurers to cancel up to 5% of longstanding policies annually. Consumer advocates...

Louisiana eases insurance cancellations, raising concerns

Alameda Post

California regulators just stopped AT&T from pulling the plug. California’s Public Utilities Commission on June 20 rejected AT&T’s application to stop providing landlines and other services in areas where there is no other option.

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Climate change increases health risks with extreme summer heat and wildfires

Rising temperatures and wildfires fueled by climate change are posing significant health risks across Canada, with humid conditions exacerbating the effects. Shannon Waters and Emma McIntosh...

Climate change increases health risks with extreme summer heat and wildfires

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