Record US heatwave leaves dozens dead as temps soar nationwide
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A dangerous US heatwave has killed dozens, including at least 22 in New Jersey, as daily highs exceed 100F in more than 20 states and over 140 million people remain under heat alerts; deaths have been reported in Illinois and Mississippi, with officials warning the heat is life-threatening and urging hydration and time in air-conditioned environments, while cooling is expected in coming days ahead of major events like the World Cup final in New Jersey and Independence Day celebrations; scientists link these extremes to the climate crisis.
- At least 25 people die in US as record heatwave scorches swaths of country The Guardian
- Unbearable heat suspected in 19 New Jersey deaths as high temperatures give way to thunderstorms AP News
- 25 dead in ongoing heat wave as storms bring flood, wind threats to East Coast NBC News
- At least 22 suffer heat-related deaths during extreme heat wave that slammed the eastern US FOX Weather
- 19 deaths in New Jersey likely connected to heat wave, officials say NBC New York
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