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July 9, 2024

Arizona park rangers use extreme heat to bake up some banana bread

Park rangers issued a warning about the extreme heat in vehicles while cooking baked goods in a car at the Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, and posting the results on Facebook.

July 8, 2024

Motorcyclist dies at Death Valley National Park, another hospitalized amid triple-digit heat

A motorcyclist died and a second was hospitalized due to the extreme heat after riding through Death Valley National Park in California, officials said.

July 3, 2024

Biden proposes new rules to protect workers from extreme heat

President Joe Biden proposed a new rule to address excessive heat in the workplace, which would become the first major federal heat safety standard if enacted.

June 21, 2024

Summer buys: 5 essentials to help you stay cool by the pool

Beat the heat wave hitting most of the U.S. with these 5 summer essentials that will keep you cool and hydrated — from a sun protectant to patriotic pool floats and more on Amazon.

June 21, 2024

When heat waves turns deadly: How extreme temperatures affect the human body

Hot weather can lead to dangerous health consequences. When the body gets too hot, heart strain and dehydration are just two possible risks that can lead to hospitalization or death.

June 20, 2024

Heat wave leaves at least 125 dead in Mexico

At least 125 Mexicans have been reported dead in the nation's latest heat wave, with over 2,300 more suffering from dehydration, heatstroke, and sunburn.

June 18, 2024

Muslim pilgrims complete this year's Hajj as deadly triple-digit temps sear Mecca

Muslim pilgrims have completed the Hajj, a religious rite of passage marked this year by scorching heat in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, and the deaths of dozens from sunstroke.

June 18, 2024

White House press briefing interrupted by medical emergency

A medical emergency briefly interrupted the White House press briefing on Tuesday after someone appeared to have passed out due to the high heat in the briefing room.

June 17, 2024

Child hot car death pushes parents who lost daughter to sound alarm about 'preventable tragedy'

A mother who tragically lost her girl in a hot car death is pleading with other families to be vigilant about not leaving their kids in cars this summer as the weather heats up.

June 15, 2024

California hikers rescued after running out of water during blistering heat wave

A hiking couple in Joshua Tree, California were rescued via helicopter on June 9 after running out of water during a scorching heat wave, per the Riverside County Sheriff's Office.