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The heat has a surprising effect on the brain — here's what doctors want you to know

July 4, 2025

The heat has a surprising effect on the brain — here's what doctors want you to know

Extreme heat can affect brain function and mental health, causing irritability, anxiety and cognitive issues, with experts providing tips to protect your brain.

Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

July 1, 2025

Volunteers help rebuild North Carolina homes 10 months after Hurricane Helene

Beacon Village, a neighborhood in Swannanoa, North Carolina, is seeing progress with some neighbors finally able to move into their homes.

Travel nightmare unfolds as storm system grounds East Coast flights ahead of July 4

July 1, 2025

Travel nightmare unfolds as storm system grounds East Coast flights ahead of July 4

East Coast airports issued ground stops as thunderstorms brought rainfall and flooding, affecting Newark, LaGuardia, Boston, D.C., Philadelphia and Orlando before July 4.

Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud hovers over beachgoers in popular destination spot

July 1, 2025

Rare 'tsunami' roll cloud hovers over beachgoers in popular destination spot

Portugal visitors witnessed a rare roll cloud phenomenon after an extreme heat wave, with beachgoers comparing the horizontal tube-shaped arcus cloud to a tsunami from a movie.

4 tips to get a better night’s sleep during sweltering summer temperatures

June 30, 2025

4 tips to get a better night’s sleep during sweltering summer temperatures

Dr. Michael Gradisar shares effective strategies to improve sleep quality during extreme heat, including optimizing the environment, making bedding swaps and limiting alcohol consumption.

Sole survivors in Lake Tahoe boating disaster had one thing in common

June 27, 2025

Sole survivors in Lake Tahoe boating disaster had one thing in common

Tragedy struck on Lake Tahoe as eight family members and friends perish when their boat capsized in a sudden storm during a birthday celebration.

Senator Chuck Schumer taken to hospital as DC struggles with heatwave

June 25, 2025

Senator Chuck Schumer taken to hospital as DC struggles with heatwave

Chuck Schumer treated for dehydration at hospital after becoming lightheaded during Washington's extreme heat alert, now back at work.

Lightning strike injures 20 at popular South Carolina vacation getaway

June 25, 2025

Lightning strike injures 20 at popular South Carolina vacation getaway

South Carolina beach lightning strike injures 20 people at Lake Murray, highlighting increasing lightning dangers during summer activities as similar incidents occur in U.S.

Amtrak apologizes after heat wave trapped passengers without AC or power for over an hour

June 24, 2025

Amtrak apologizes after heat wave trapped passengers without AC or power for over an hour

Travelers were reportedly evacuated from Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 after being stuck for more than an hour in the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel with no air conditioning or power. Amtrak apologized.

Brawl erupts at Coney Island beach as NYC sizzles, multiple arrested: NYPD

June 24, 2025

Brawl erupts at Coney Island beach as NYC sizzles, multiple arrested: NYPD

Brawls broke out at Coney Island Beach in New York City on Monday as hundreds gathered on the sand amid a citywide heatwave. Multiple people were arrested.