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Extreme heat lingers across Mid-Atlantic as incoming storms expected to cool states off

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It’s another sweltering day for those in the mid-Atlantic on Wednesday as temperatures soar into the mid-90s once again just before a stormfront is set to take over the Eastern seaboard. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Residents from Boston down to Raleigh are facing highs … Read more

Alabama primaries heat up following Supreme Court’s redistricting decision

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Alabama primaries heat up following Supreme Court’s redistricting decision – CBS News Watch CBS News Voters are heading to the polls in Alabama for key primary races following the Supreme Court’s recent decision on Louisiana’s congressional map. CBS News reporter Shawna Mizellle has more. Source link

Wildfires, storms and record-breaking heat: Extreme weather advisories cover big swath of U.S.

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Wildfires in California, thunderstorms and threats of flash flooding in the Midwest and extreme heat in the Northeast: A wide range of severe weather events are raging across the nation on Tuesday, putting millions of Americans under weather advisories. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Near … Read more

Police say six people smuggled into U.S. in train car died of heat stroke

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All six people whose remains were discovered in a boxcar in South Texas died from heat stroke before they were found by law enforcement, Laredo mayor Dr. Victor Treviño said during a news conference Thursday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The victims were previously identified … Read more

Vance turns up heat on states with federal cash threat over Medicaid fraud crackdown

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vice President JD Vance warned Wednesday that states could lose federal funding if they fail to aggressively pursue Medicaid fraud, escalating the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on governors and state Medicaid officials. “We are sending letters that will require them to show that they are effectively and … Read more

Air conditioning battery program for renters could help cities manage grid stress during heat waves

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NEW YORK — When a heat wave hits, millions of air conditioners switch on at once, straining the electric grid and driving up the risk of outages — and residents’ power bills. To ease that strain, power companies may ask customers to do something many probably won’t: Set the air conditioner a few degrees higher. … Read more

Melania Trump adviser turns up the heat on Kimmel after ‘expectant widow’ fallout

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! First lady Melania Trump’s senior adviser Marc Beckman is calling on advertisers of late night host Jimmy Kimmel to boycott the show in the wake of his “expectant widow” joke aimed at the first lady. “Why would ABC stand behind that? That’s the question. Furthermore, not just … Read more

Ex-Biden official’s campaign faces heat as missing children scandal resurfaces: ‘Voters deserve better’

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Xavier Becerra looks to move up the polls in the Democratic primary for governor, one of the biggest controversies shadowing his record is the scandal involving missing migrant children during his tenure as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The scandal stemmed … Read more