The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat
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The New York Times - Top stories
Extreme Heat and Heat Stroke: What ER Doctors Want You to Know
We asked emergency room doctors for their advice on protecting yourself from dehydration, heat stroke and other serious health problems. -
The Guardian - World
‘It’s about survival’: Athens mayor focuses on getting capital through extreme heat
Haris Doukas aims to make Athens more resilient to record temperatures by planting more trees and opening air-conditioned public spaces. Trees, cooling centres, water stations. All three are on Haris Doukas’s mind as he sits in his ... -
CBS News - Top stories
California grapples with extreme heat and wildfires
The West Coast is sizzling under extreme heat, with several cities reaching temperatures 15 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. The intense heat and dry brush are also fueling wildfires near Yosemite National Park and in Northern ...California -
The New York Times - Top stories
How Olympians Prepare for Extreme Heat
Sauna training, frozen balloons and “marshmallow suits” help athletes manage extreme temperatures. -
CBS News - Top stories
Extreme heat continues across the U.S.
Millions of Americans are in for another day of dangerous high temperatures with head advisories in effect in several states. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more. -
NBC News - Top stories
Extreme heat is changing where and when we vacation
As the climate crisis pushes temperatures higher, some popular destinations are extending their peak seasons and cooler locales are seeing summer demand surge. -
CBS News - Top stories
Americans enduring extreme heat from coast to coast
Nearly 160 million Americans are under heat alerts Tuesday with the West Coast expected to see record-breaking highs well over 100 degrees and the East Coast facing smothering humidity. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans reports from Las Vegas on ... -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Happened to the Originalism of the Originalists?
In both Trump cases the liberal dissenters are more originalist than the conservative majority. -
BBC News - Top stories
What happened to Muriel McKay?
The search for a body continues decades after she was abducted, mistaken for Rupert Murdoch’s wife. -
NBC News - Top stories
June's tumbling heat records portend another summer of extremes
Parts of Arizona, Nevada and Texas just endured their hottest June on record, where sweltering conditions shattered several long-standing marks. -
NBC News - Top stories
Health risks linked to extreme heat linger even as temperatures drop
A dangerous heat wave imperiling people on the West Coast is expected to peak Saturday, but experts say the health risks will persist long after temperatures crest. -
NBC News - Top stories
More heat records expected to be broken as dangerous temperatures hit both coasts
With more than 59 million people under various heat warnings Saturday, the hot weather was expected to simmer unabated for the next few days. -
ABC News - Top stories
Extreme heat safety tips as dangerous temperatures head to East Coast
Life-threatening temperatures are baking Americans across the country, from the Pacific Northwest to the Southwest to the Northeast to the Southeast. -
Financial Times - World
What happened in the UK general election?
Labour secures landslide victory as Conservatives crash out of officeUnited Kingdom -
The New York Times - World
UK Election: What Happens Next
The transition of power in Britain is a matter of hours, not months.United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Just Happened in France Is Astounding
Through a stunning act of collective responsibility, the far right has been stopped. -
GameSpot - Tech
Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant Set Gets Extremely Rare Discount
The Lego Super Mario Piranha Plant is on sale for the first time since launching late last year. While supplies last--and this could certainly sell out quickly--you can grab the popular Lego set for only $48 at Amazon and Walmart. That's a 20% ... -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Swimming vs. Running: Choosing the Better Exercise for Your Body
Both can boost your cardiovascular and mental health, but your go-to fitness choice depends on your training, injury history and more. -
CBS News - Top stories
A fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in the scorching heat
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
What Happens if Biden Drops Out of the Election?
Democratic unity showed cracks after his shaky debate performance against Trump.Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
What happens after polling day in the UK election?
When will the new prime minister take office and what happens during the first days of a new government?. UK general election live: latest updatesLive tracker: UK general election results 2024Voters went to the polls on Thursday to pass verdict on ...United Kingdom -
The New York Times - Top stories
Frailty Explains What’s Happening to President Biden
The president is a classic aging case playing out for the country to watch.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Chris Mason: What happens next to the Conservative Party?
Rishi Sunak has made it clear he considers it his duty to stay in post as leader for a while - meaning he'll face Keir Starmer in Parliament. -
BBC News - Top stories
What just happened in France's shock election?
Nobody expected the left to win, let alone for the far right to come in third place. -
The New York Times - Top stories
What Happened in France’s Election? 5 Key Takeaways.
It was a day of big surprises in France, with the left surging unexpectedly, the far right falling far short of expectations and the question of who will be the next prime minister still unclear. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Monday Leaderboard: What happened to Jordan Spieth?
Running down the top stories in the world of golf, including the mystery of Jordan Spieth. -
CBS News - Top stories
What will happen to the price of gold if inflation hits 2%?
Inflation could influence the price of gold, but it's not the only factor. Here's what to consider. -
The New York Times - Top stories
If Biden Drops Out, What Happens to His Money?
If Kamala Harris took his place, she could easily tap into their campaign’s cash. Someone like Gretchen Whitmer or Gavin Newsom? It would get trickier.Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Srebrenica massacre: 'What happened should be known'
Victims' loved ones say "lies" are still being told, almost 30 years after 8,000 Bosniak Muslim men and boys were killed. -
NBC News - Top stories
'Extremely dangerous,' record-breaking heat wave takes hold across much of U.S.
A heat wave that's set to break daily temperature records across western and southern states through the weekend has been called "extremely dangerous." -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
So the Paramount and Skydance deal is back on track. What happened and what's next?
After Shari Redstone nixed David Ellison's proposed takeover, the tech scion and his partners continued to work to win over the Redstone family. -
The Guardian - World
‘The disruption is already happening!’ Is AI about to ruin your favourite TV show?
It won’t be long till everything from Drag Race to Keeping Up With the Kardashians could be written without humans – and you might be able to write yourself as the hero of a new show. But will robot TV ever be up to snuff?. Justine Bateman won’t ... -
MarketWatch - Business
If your mother had Alzheimer’s, your chances of getting it are higher
If your mother had Alzheimer’s disease at any age, your chances of getting it are higher, according to a recent study in JAMA Neurology. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
How to Get Over Your Fear of Flying
Many people are afraid when they get on a plane, and the Alaska Airlines door-plug blowout hasn’t helped. The good news: They have several options to deal with it. -
CBS News - Top stories
Fast-moving California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate amid scorching heat wave
Fueled by extreme heat, bone-dry brush and strong winds, the fast-moving Thompson fire has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in just two days and destroyed multiple structures.California -
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How soldiers use this fast, cheap solution to quickly cool down in intense heat
Some of the cheapest and most innovative ideas to fight the extreme heat come from the U.S. Army, including arm immersion tables in use across the country. It's low-tech, inexpensive and easy to implement. -
The Hill - Politics
What happens to Biden’s campaign cash if he drops out
President Biden would have total control over the millions of dollars raised by his presidential campaign if he chooses to drop out of the race against former President Trump, campaign finance experts told The Hill. Biden is facing growing ...Joe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
What happens next: A simple guide to Labour's election win
A simple guide to the transition of power from Conservatives to Labour. -
NBC News - Politics
What would happen if President Biden dropped out of the race?
President Biden insists he will stay in the presidential race despite calls from some Democrats to step aside. If the President did yield to another candidate – would he pass the baton to Vice President Kamala Harris or would others join the fight ...Joe Biden -
The Guardian - World
France’s progressives keep out the far right, but what could happen next?
While the left-green alliance look set to form the largest bloc, country could face years of political paralysis. French election 2024 – liveThe New Popular Front (NFP), a left-green alliance dominated by Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s radical left France ...