"Record-breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across America, Affecting Millions"

The United States is bracing for the hottest week of the summer, with over 250 million Americans experiencing above-average temperatures. The heat, which has already claimed lives and prompted heat alerts for millions, is expected to spread from the South and West to the East Coast. While records may not be broken, temperatures in the 90s will be felt across the Southwest, southern Plains, Midwest, Southeast, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast. It is crucial for people to take precautions to stay safe during this heatwave, as heat-related deaths have already occurred.