Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party

Phys.org Saturday 04 July 2026, 07:49 UTC 1 min read

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A punishing heat wave threatened America's July Fourth celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday.

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