Weather tracker: Scorching temperatures in California threaten heat records
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Evacuations ordered as new California wildfire ignites in scorching heat wave
Scorching temperatures on the Fourth of July fueled wildfires in California that have burned through the night.California -
ABC News - Top stories
Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave
The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.California -
CBS News - Top stories
Record heat wave fueling multiple California wildfires
Firefighters working in record heat are making progress against a wall of flames north of Sacramento that's forced thousands to leave their homes. Meanwhile, about 200 miles south of Oroville, the fast-moving French Fire triggered evacuation ...California -
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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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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 -
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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. -
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Triple-digit temperatures expected over July Fourth holiday; nearly 150 million under heat alerts
Heat warnings and watches are in effect for nearly 150 million people across 21 states for the holiday period, with dangerous and potentially historic extreme heat due for the West in the coming days and temperatures of 115 degrees possible. -
The New York Times - Top stories
California’s Excessive Heat Challenges Inland Homeowners
Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat.California -
CBS News - Top stories
Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
Thousands of people in Oroville, California, are under evacuation orders Wednesday because of a fast-moving wildfire. It's one of four major fires in the state, which is in the middle of a heat wave that is expected to last until next week.California -
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California firefighters battling Thompson Fire contend with simmering heat
With most of California trapped in an unrelenting heat dome, the high temperatures are creating major challenges for firefighters battling the massive Thompson Fire near Oroville, which has forced the evacuation of thousands of people. Elise ...California -
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Firefighters battle massive California wildfire amid blistering heat
A massive wildfire has now burned more than 3,500 acres in northern California, and officials say triple-digit heat is making the battle all the more difficult. More than 140 million Americans were under heat alerts in the West and other parts of ...California -
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Thompson Fire rages in Northern California amid heat wave
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in ...California -
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Slow-moving heat wave and wildfires pose threat in California
A brutal, slow-moving and potentially historic heat wave is intensifying on the West Coast and raising wildfire risks in California. In Sacramento, temperatures could top 111 degrees today, while a nearby wildfire has already destroyed over two ...California -
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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. -
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"Dangerous" heat expected to spread up West Coast, break records
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend. -
ABC News - Top stories
West Coast historic heat wave could break all-time records
The western U.S. is facing a historic heat wave with alerts issued even for coastal cities, including Los Angeles and San Francisco. -
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." -
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Death Valley will hit 130 degrees and could break world record amid blistering heat wave
California’s Death Valley could reach a scorching 130 degrees next week and could come close to breaking its blistering world record as parts of the west, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic are under an intense heat wave forecast to intensify this weekend. -
BBC News - Top stories
No, UK weather is not being manipulated
False claims about weather manipulation and geoengineering have been spreading online. What are the facts?United Kingdom -
BBC News - Top stories
What is the polling day weather forecast?
Alexandra Humphreys has Thursday's weather forecast for across the UK. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
AI Drones Threaten U.S. Forces
Swarms of cheap versions of a technology we invented could overrun the American military.Artificial Intelligence -
ABC News - Health
As temperatures soar, judge tells Louisiana to help protect prisoners working in fields
A federal judge has ordered Louisiana to take steps to protect the health and safety of incarcerated workers toiling in the fields of a former slave plantation -
Financial Times - World
Ask a Stylist: dressing for summer events — whatever the weather
Choose clever materials that can help to regulate your body temperature -
The Hill - Politics
Liz Cheney: Trump 'threatens to unravel our Republic'
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said in a post on X Thursday that former President Trump “threatens to unravel our Republic.” “Take a few minutes today to read David McCullough’s speech: ‘The Glorious Cause of America.' For 248 years, our freedom ...Donald Trump -
The New York Times - Top stories
They Shoot Owls in California, Don’t They?
An audacious federal plan to protect the spotted owl would eradicate hundreds of thousands of barred owls in the coming years.California -
CNBC - Business
United Airlines is texting travelers live weather maps to explain flight delays
Even when it's bright and sunny, a thunderstorm hundreds of miles away can still disrupt flights.Travel -
CBS News - Top stories
United Airlines texts customers live radar maps during weather delays
United says it's using AI to power the effort to keep customers apprised of factors affecting flight status.Travel -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Cooler U.S. Job Creation Pushes Gold Back Toward $2,400/Oz
The June jobs report lifted gold futures toward their highest levels in nearly a month. -
NBC News - Top stories
Hurricane Beryl lashes Jamaica with 140 mph winds and dangerous storm surge
Beryl lashed Jamaica with strong winds and storm surge and strong waves as the Category 4 hurricane brushed the southern coast of the island Wednesday, officials said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Brown's Take: AI Threatens Tech Companies' Climate Commitments
The numbers are starting to roll in, and tech giants’ energy use is way up .Climate -
BBC News - Top stories
Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.California -
ESPN - Sports
Who are the favorites for MVP, Rookie of Year and more?
A'ja Wilson is MVP favorite, but the Rookie of the Year race between might not be decided until September. -
CBS Sports - Sports
Talent Tracker: If Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia land their dream classes, who finishes No. 1 in 2025 rankings?
And don't sleep on Oregon, which could charge from No. 7 to No. 2 -
ESPN - Sports
NHL free agency tracker: Details on new deals for Montour, Stamkos, Tarasenko, Skinner, more
Our updated list features details on every player signed, analysis of those moves and buzz on what could happen next. -
CBS Sports - Sports
2024 NBA free agency tracker: DeMar DeRozan remains available after big names agree to new deals
NBA free agency got started in earnest on Sunday nightNBA -
Inc. - Business
With One Simple Trick United Airlines May Have Cheered Up Customers Facing Weather-Delayed Flights
The airline hopes to improve customer satisfaction with a very indirect change to how it does business: giving people just a little bit more data, using buzzy AI tech, to explain weather-related flight delays. -
The Guardian - World
Wimbledon diary: weather joins Murray lament – and anyone for a £5 water top-up?
Revamped shop benefits as crowds try to dodge the rain while Evian provides refilling station for spectators. On Thursday evening, Andy Murray’s team had shed tears at his final doubles match with his brother Jamie and by Friday morning the ... -
Inc. - Business
As AI Rises, Startup Anthropic Wants Others to Invent Tools to Measure Whether It’s Safe or Threatening
To keep AIs safe, Anthropic is offering grants to third parties to develop benchmarks that will assess the effectiveness and potential threats from new AI models. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Michael Chandler angles for Conor McGregor at Sphere again – and threatens to flip for Islam Makhachev title shot
Maybe Michael Chandler is going on the offensive in his fight with Conor McGregor – and dangling his own title shot. -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Video: Nate Diaz loses cool, threatens influencer N3on after getting trolled at press conference
Watch Nate Diaz go off on influencer N3on after getting trolled in the pre-fight press conference for boxing match vs. Jorge Masvidal.