United States brace for unrelenting heatwave, with calls to stay safe

An unrelenting heatwave across the US is forcing everyone, from local outreach teams to World Cup organisers to completely pivot, with the struggle to stay safe on the street and on the fields as temperatures rise. The heat isn't just a crisis on the streets - it is also hitting the sports world. Paraguay and France are scheduled to face off in a World Cup match in Philadelphia, where temperatures are forecast to hit 38 degrees Celsius, increasing risks of heat related illness, and adding far...

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Hot spell roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend

The National Weather Service has warned that the combination of extreme heat and humidity could create life-threatening conditions, particularly during outdoor Fourth of July celebrations.