Trump’s energy secretary says global warming is ‘no big deal.’ Meanwhile, a heat emergency is striking the U.S.

MarketWatch Tuesday 30 June 2026, 21:42 UTC By Brett Arends 1 min read

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Government scientists warn people to stay indoors this weekend as temperatures in many areas could reach triple digits

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