A relentless heat wave continues to grip the United States, shattering records and causing numerous fatalities across the West. Over 50 million people are currently under heat alerts as the National Weather Service warns of moderate to major heat risks in many areas....
Persistent US Heat Wave Shatters Records and Causes Fatalities
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