The Planet Is Getting Hotter Fast This Is What Happens to Your Body in Extreme Heat
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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. -
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 -
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
Peak heat wave might soon be over, but health risks remain as temperatures begin to cool
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. -
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
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. -
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. -
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 ... -
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." -
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 -
CBS News - Top stories
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. -
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. -
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. -
BBC News - Top stories
When will we get the result, and what is an exit poll?
Sir John Curtice answers key general election night questions. -
Wired - Tech
Hackers Leaking Taylor Swift Tickets? Don’t Get Your Hopes Up
Plus: Researchers uncover a new way to expose CSAM peddlers, OpenAI suffered a secret cyberattack, cryptocurrency thefts jump in 2024, and Twilio confirms hackers stole 33 million phone numbers. -
Los Angeles Times - Entertainment
D.W. Griffith stoked racism with 'Birth of a Nation.' A playwright imagines what happened next
"Unbroken Blossoms" at L.A.'s East West Players explores the complicated history of the film director's follow-up, including the hiring of Chinese consultants to help a white actor play a Chinese man. -
NBC News - Politics
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he 'won't take sides' on what happened on 9/11
The independent candidate made the remark in a post on social media, and said later that he was referring to "possible Saudi involvement" in the terror attack. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Swapping Your Home for a Vacation? What You Need to Know
It pays to do logistical research before taking this leap of faith for your vacation. -
MarketWatch - Business
Why stocks will be the best bet for your money if the Fed can’t get inflation down
Investing for retirement, college and other longer-term goals should favor stocks over bonds.Federal Reserve -
The Wall Street Journal - World
'Bodies in the Water' Review: Awash in Questions
In this true-crime documentary from ID, a fisherman’s horrifying find off the New Jersey shore sends law enforcement on a tortuous journey to solve the murder of a high-school student. -
CBS News - Top stories
Is your HELOC draw period ending soon? What experts say you should know now
If your HELOC draw period is ending, there are some changes you should be aware of, like higher payments. -
BBC News - Top stories
Husband who put body in suitcase guilty of murder
Aminan Rahman choked Suma Begum before putting her into a suitcase and dumping it in a river. -
BBC News - Top stories
Body found in search for child missing in croc attack
Australian police have located the remains of a 12-year-old last seen swimming in croc-inhabited waters. -
Yahoo News - World
Bodies of 89 migrants retrieved from Atlantic
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Wired - Tech
Health Care Should Be Designed for the Extremes of Life
Much of health care is designed with the “comfortable middle” of society in mind, says designer Yves Behar, when it should be tailored to children, the elderly, and those with disabilities. -
CBS News - Top stories
Fast-moving Northern California wildfire forces evacuations
The Thompson Fire broke out Tuesday near the Northern California city of Oroville amid extreme heat and has forced thousands of people to flee their homes. The blaze is burning out of control in the same county as the town of Paradise, the site of ...California -
ESPN - Sports
Arteta on new Arsenal contract: 'It will happen'
Mikel Arteta dropped the strongest hint yet that he will sign a new contract at Arsenal by insisting he doesn't "predict any issues happening" when talks take place.Premier League -
The Guardian - World
Coffee, eggs and white rice linked to higher levels of PFAS in human body
Study that researchers say highlights chemicals’ ubiquity also shows PFAS association with seafood and red meat . New research aimed at identifying foods that contain higher levels of PFAS found people who eat more white rice, coffee, eggs and ... -
The Hill - Politics
Extreme pride in being an American stays near record low: Gallup
Extreme pride in being an American has stayed near a record low, according to a new Gallup survey. The Gallup survey released shortly before the Fourth of July holiday found 41 percent of Americans polled said they are “extremely proud” of their ... -
Financial Times - World
Rising extremism sparks fears among France’s Muslim and Jewish voters
Sunday’s run-off vote viewed with apprehension in both communities -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Judy Murray ‘astonished’ by Raducanu’s withdrawal from mixed doubles with Andy
Andy Murray is understood to be extremely disappointed by Emma Raducanu’s decision to bring his Wimbledon career to an early close by withdrawing from their mixed-doubles match. Judy Murray said Raducanu’s withdrawal was “astonishing”. -
ABC News - Top stories
Do US fast-food customers want plant-based meat?
Do Americans want plant-based options at fast-food restaurants