The Western U.S. was bracing for record-high temperatures as a heat wave gripped large swaths of the region, prompting warnings for people to stay inside and heightening wildfire risks in areas that already are dry or burning. A ridge of high pressure is holding heat close to the ground — what’s known as a heat … Read more
HONOLULU — A Grand Canyon river rafting guide who aimed to become the first American woman to row across the mid-Pacific solo has completed a record-breaking journey from California to Hawaii. Hundreds gathered to cheer on Kelsey Pfendler as she pulled into a Honolulu harbor Friday night on her 21-foot row boat, Lily, after nearly … Read more
A record-setting heat wave is blanketing much of the United States as millions of Americans gather for Independence Day, prompting the cancellation of events marking America’s 250th birthday. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. More than 87 million people are under extreme heat risk, according … Read more
European officials are warning of a threat to life, especially for vulnerable people, as a dangerous heat wave passes over Europe. CBS News reporter Leigh Kiniry has the latest. Source link
Extreme heat, flash flooding, and severe thunderstorms are forecast for tens of millions of people across the country this weekend. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Even though June 21 marks the first day of summer, temperatures across the country already feel like the peak of … Read more
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A pair of humpback whales swam between the eastern shores of Australia and breeding grounds in Brazil, research published on Wednesday found. The distances of the journeys are the greatest ever recorded. The work by a team of international scientists used tens of thousands of images taken of whale tales to identify the two vast … Read more
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
WASHINGTON — The world’s largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R. Ford, will be heading home following a record-setting deployment of more than 300 days that included participating in the war against Iran and capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. The Ford will be leaving the Middle East in the … Read more
Tom Emmer on WHCA Dinner shooting, DHS funding dispute amid political violence House Majority Whip Tom Emmer details his experience during the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner shooting, where he needed assistance due to a foot injury. He praises the Secret Service’s quick action in neutralizing the suspect, Cole Allen, who had anti-Trump posts. Emmer … Read more