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Today: July 04, 2026
Today: July 04, 2026

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Great American State Fair postponed due to extreme heat

The Great American State Fair shuts down until 5 p.m., as temperatures in Washington, DC hit the triple digits. The multiday heat wave is tightening its grip on the eastern United States, shattering records, straining the electric grid and threatening millions as they prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors.

Great American State Fair postponed due to extreme heat
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Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread

Authorities say a weather-related tragedy in Geneva Lake, Wisconsin, left three children dead even though they were wearing life jackets

Searing heat and storms mar holiday with 3 children dead in Wisconsin and utility outages widespread
Environment|Health|Science|Travel

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations

Extreme heat wave in its final stretch and could fuel storms during July 4 celebrations
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Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

A dangerous heat wave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swaths of the central and eastern U.S. on Friday, forcing officials

Heat wave disrupts Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids
Food|Health

Why people should be vigilant about food safety this July Fourth

Why people should be vigilant about food safety this July Fourth

Why people should be vigilant about food safety this July Fourth
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|US

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday

Heat records broken from DC to Boston, more to come Friday
Environment|Health|Technology|Travel

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US

Gaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend

Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
Arts|Environment|Science|Sports|World

Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat

Grass in much of London turned brown last week amid a record heat wave that made Britain and the rest of Europe sizzle

Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

French Green party lawmakers on Thursday filed a no-confidence motion against the government over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June, as the country braces for a

French government to face no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for

A public health researcher explains the signs to watch for that someone is developing heat exhaustion or heat stroke, and what to do.

As a major heat wave grips the eastern US, here’s how to stay safe – and the heat stroke warning signs to watch for
Crime|Entertainment|Sports|US

NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat and a pop star's wedding

The New York Police Department is bracing for a slew of massive Independence Day celebrations along with a World Cup match this weekend, scrambling thousands of officers on land, sea and air to handle security measures as an intense heat wave bears down on the region

NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat and a pop star's wedding
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead

Extreme heat tests cattle, but preparation helps producers stay ahead
Environment|Health|World

Spain attributes over 1,000 excess deaths to heat in second-hottestJune ever

Spain recorded 1,029 excess deaths last month attributable to heat, official data showed on Wednesday, as a five-day heatwave with temperatures surpassing 40 degrees Celsius

Spain attributes over 1,000 excess deaths to heat in second-hottestJune ever
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Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one

Hospitals in the Paris region are urgently upgrading their defenses against heat waves

Hospitals in Europe are gearing up for the next heat wave armed with lessons from this one
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US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms

The U.S. Department of Energy on Tuesday declared an emergency across the nation's largest power grid, citing soaring demand and supply risks as extreme heat grips the region.

US issues emergency order for PJM Interconnection as heatwave looms
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Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East

It's a hot one for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states

Forecasters cite 'dangerous' conditions as heat scorches Midwest while on its way to the East
Environment|Health|Science

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning

Heat can be dangerous, but health experts say there are ways to manage the threat

How to stay cool in a heat wave even without air conditioning
Environment|Health|Science|US|World

Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies

Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies

Hottest temperatures in over a decade threatened in parts of eastern US as dangerous heat dome expands and intensifies
Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces

A heat wave is gripping the Midwest and is shifting eastward, causing summer camps and outdoor activities to be canceled or delayed

Sweltering Midwest heat cancels outdoor plans as cooling centers open and the East braces
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Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures

Italy and the Balkans felt the impact on Monday of a record-breaking heatwave that has caused hundreds of excess deaths and

Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, US also faces soaring temperatures
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Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress

A record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies

Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Environment|Europe|Health|World

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records

France has reported around 1,000 additional deaths during last week’s record-breaking heat wave

France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records
Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say

A heat wave will blast the eastern United States this week

Heat wave and high humidity will blast much of the eastern US this week, meteorologists say
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise

Temperatures hit 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in parts of Europe on Sunday as storms moved into

Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise