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Heatwave walloping Southwest claims 7 more lives in Phoenix area

July 26, 2023

Heatwave walloping Southwest claims 7 more lives in Phoenix area

Health officials in Maricopa County have recorded seven heat-related deaths in the Phoenix area amid a brutal heatwave that is walloping the Southwest.

Border Patrol rescues climb amid brutal heatwave walloping the Southwest

July 26, 2023

Border Patrol rescues climb amid brutal heatwave walloping the Southwest

Border Patrol agents have seen an uptick in the number of illegal migrants needing to be rescued near the southern border as the region deals with a brutal heatwave.

Bizarre 'facekinis' fashion craze hits China beaches amid record heat

July 25, 2023

Bizarre 'facekinis' fashion craze hits China beaches amid record heat

Residents of China are increasingly using "facekinis" to protect against a record-breaking heat wave that has been afflicting the country in recent weeks.

Severe weather in eastern US, Plains could bring tornado, flash flooding threats

July 25, 2023

Severe weather in eastern US, Plains could bring tornado, flash flooding threats

As the Plains, Midwest, Northeast and mid-Atlantic brace for severe weather, extreme heat is continuing to expand into the Northeast on by the end of the week.

AZ woman died on sweltering day after her electricity was cut off due to $51 debt; now companies must adapt

July 24, 2023

AZ woman died on sweltering day after her electricity was cut off due to $51 debt; now companies must adapt

A woman from Arizona died during a sweltering Arizona day after her power was cut off due to a $51 debt. The woman's body was found during a wellness check.

Heat wave expanding to Midwest, Northeast following severe weather risk

July 24, 2023

Heat wave expanding to Midwest, Northeast following severe weather risk

A portion of the U.S. facing the threat of severe weather Monday is set to face higher than normal temperatures later this week as a heat wave moves in.

Texas dad smashes windshield to rescue crying baby from car in the searing summer heat

July 23, 2023

Texas dad smashes windshield to rescue crying baby from car in the searing summer heat

A baby was rescued from a hot car in Harlingen, Texas -- where temperatures topped degrees Wednesday -- after the parents mistakenly left the keys in the vehicle.

71-year-old hiker dies after trek in blistering Death Valley heat

July 21, 2023

71-year-old hiker dies after trek in blistering Death Valley heat

A 71-year-old man from Southern California passed away on Tuesday after collapsing following a lengthy hike in Death Valley National Park, known as the hottest place on Earth.

World Health Organization urges governments to set up surveillance system for at-risk people during heat wave

July 20, 2023

World Health Organization urges governments to set up surveillance system for at-risk people during heat wave

As a heat wave surges across the northern hemisphere, the World Health Organization is urging governments to keep a strong surveillance system on at-risk people.

Bacteria leads to closures of around 100 New England beaches as heat wave continues

July 20, 2023

Bacteria leads to closures of around 100 New England beaches as heat wave continues

Many beaches in New England are closed due to high levels of bacteria as this week's heat wave continues. High levels of E. Coli were detected at many beaches in Massachusetts.