Articles filed under Weather
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Record heat waves illuminate plight of poorest Americans who suffer without air conditioningJul 30, 2023 1:00 am - DENVER - As Denver neared triple-digit temperatures, Ben Gallegos sat shirtless on his porch swatting flies off his legs and spritzing himself with a misting fan to try ...
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More extreme heat means more risk for our power grid, experts sayJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - Extreme heat like the temperatures that engulfed the Chicago area this week can stress the power grid by spiking demand for electricity. With our climate trending toward...
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Extreme heat moves east where many will see their hottest days of the yearJul 28, 2023 1:00 am - NEW YORK - Carlos Reyes sought shade under a tree in the Bronx on a day that felt like it was over 100 degrees (38 degrees Celsius) because of the heat and humidity. "It...
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Biden looks to provide relief from extreme heat as record high temperatures persist across the USJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - WASHINGTON - With heat waves spreading across the United States, President Joe Biden on Thursday plans to unveil new steps to protect workers, improve weather forecasts ...
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'Hot and muggy': How to stay safe as heat spell bakes the suburbs for another dayJul 27, 2023 1:00 am - Dangerously high temperatures in the Chicago area are expected to stick around through Friday, combining with oppressive humidity to push heat index values into the trip...
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Typhoon Doksuri leaves at least 2 dead and displaces thousands in the northern PhilippinesJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - MANILA, Philippines - Typhoon Doksuri blew ashore in a cluster of islands and lashed northern Philippine provinces with ferocious wind and rain Wednesday, leaving at lea...
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Strong thunderstorms rolling through suburbs early todayJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - A brief, but potentially dangerous line of thunderstorms is rolling through the area early today and could bring wind gusts of up to 70 mph and hail. Parts of McHenry Co...
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Vermont-based Phish to play 2 shows to benefit flood recovery effortsJul 26, 2023 1:00 am - BURLINGTON, Vt. - Phish will play two special shows next month to benefit flood recovery efforts in Vermont and upstate New York. The band, which was formed in Vermont i...
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Heat wave returns as Greece grapples with more wildfire evacuationsJul 25, 2023 1:00 am - RHODES, Greece (AP) - A third successive heat wave in Greece pushed temperatures back above 40 C (104 F) across parts of the country Tuesday following more nighttime eva...
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Strong typhoon blows closer to northern Philippines, forcing evacuations and halting sea travelJul 25, 2023 1:00 am - MANILA, Philippines - A powerful typhoon blew closer to the northern Philippines on Tuesday, forcing thousands to evacuate and halting sea travel amid warnings of torren...