(NewsNation) — Several U.S. regions have experienced record-breaking heat this week, putting Americans at a higher risk for heat-related illnesses. While several factors can raise the risk of heat-related illnesses, it’s important to know that taking some common medications can also impact the ability to stay cool. Medical experts have been sharing tips amid the … Read more
Deaths in Canada’s 12 most populous cities go up during extreme heat waves and people aged 65 and older are at higher risk than those who are younger, says a Statistics Canada report released Wednesday. The cities examined were: Brampton, Ont.; Calgary; Edmonton; Hamilton; Mississauga, Ont.; Montreal; Ottawa; Quebec; Surrey, B.C.; Toronto; Vancouver and Winnipeg. … Read more
Tropical Storm Alberto formed on Wednesday in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico, the first named storm of what is forecast to be a busy hurricane season. Alberto, which is bringing strong winds, heavy rainfall and some flooding along the coasts of Texas and Mexico, is expected to make landfall in northern Mexico on Thursday. “The … Read more
An annual rites pilgrimage has turned into a mass death event as an extreme heat wave grips Saudi Arabia, with temperatures soaring to over 50 C in some areas. Upwards of 550 pilgrims have died, mostly due to heat-related illness, during this year’s five-day Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, one of Islam’s holiest cities. Saudi Arabia … Read more
Omar Marques | Lightrocket | Getty Images The stock price of Trump Media plunged by more than 17% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the Truth Social app owner said its registration of additional shares had been declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Trump Media, which trades under the DJT ticker, had seen its … Read more
(NewsNation) — A heat dome could bringing triple-digit temperatures to regions throughout the United States on the heels of a record-hot May, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The heat wave is quickly emerging from the central Plains, upper Midwest and into the Ohio Valley, according to the NWS. Cities in the Midwest and … Read more
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — It’s hot and getting hotter for workers and everyone else outdoors as the first significant heat wave of the year makes its way eastward across the United States. More than 70 million people were under extreme heat alerts Monday. What’s more, the heat will move in and sit. Excessive humidity will … Read more
A 55-year-old American has been found dead on the Greek island of Mathraki, the third tourist death in a week following a period of unusually hot weather. Temperatures soared above 40C earlier this month, just as the holiday season began across Greece’s remote beaches, ancient sites and mountain trails. The early heatwave coincided with a … Read more
An extra blanket or two could be in order with temperatures on Australia’s East Coast set to plunge as much as 8C below the average for this time of year. Locations in six states — SA, ACT, NSW, Victoria, Tasmania and Queensland — shivered through sub-zero temperatures on Monday, and more brisk weather is on … Read more
(NewsNation) — The upcoming Atlantic hurricane season is expected to include above-normal activity, in part because of developing La Niña conditions in the Pacific, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). One of the strongest-ever observed El Ninos is ending, ushering in La Niña conditions that are more conducive to Atlantic hurricanes, per … Read more
