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A heat wave gripped large swaths of the western U.S. on Saturday (August 1, 2026) as temperatures hovered near record highs, heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning and prompting warnings for people to stay inside. A ridge of high pressure is holding heat close to the ground — what’s known…
People wait in line to view the Liberty Bell at Independence National Historical Park amid a heatwave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. | Photo Credit: Reuters A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday (July 4, 2026), forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere…
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