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Stingray lashings up as marine heat wave off Southern California draws more to shore 0
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- August 13, 2026
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Jake Hemann grabbed a board and headed out to surf. But an hour later, he wound up sitting at the lifeguard station soaking his foot in a pail of hot water alongside four other beachgoers. It is a common scene at Bolsa Chica State Beach and some other popular beaches in
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Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US 0
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- August 1, 2026
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
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Sweltering heat wave hits central and southern US for second day in a row 0
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- July 27, 2026
At least 40 million people were under extreme heat warnings in the central and southern United States on Sunday, as high temperatures and extreme humidity gripped large swaths of the country for the second day in a row. Heat indices well above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) extended from Minnesota to Mississippi, extending westward to
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How to keep babies safe when temperatures rise 0
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- July 20, 2026
Babies, toddlers, and toddlers need outdoor activities to develop strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in hot weather. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should children be away? How do I know they are okay? What should I avoid? Human-caused climate change is making
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Fast-growing wildfire in Los Angeles County prompts evacuations in remote high desert 0
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- July 12, 2026
LOS ANGELES — A rapidly spreading fire prompted evacuation orders Friday afternoon in a sparsely populated area of Los Angeles County. The wildfire ignited around 1 p.m. in dry, scorching heat conditions in a remote desert region about 45 miles (72 kilometers) northeast of Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. Temperatures
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Specialized farmers adapt crops and protect crops from extreme heat 0
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- July 8, 2026
BROOKSVILLE, Kentucky.- Even as the sun began to set, the heat of the day still hung in the air as Annie Woods returned to harvesting pumpkins and zucchini on her 50-acre farm. The prolonged, intense heat is part of a pattern of extreme weather events driven by climate change that has also led to intense
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