"Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps Across U.S., Prompting Surge in Emergency Calls and AC Demand"

Las Vegas and millions across the U.S. are enduring scorching temperatures as a heat wave threatens to break records. Visitors to Las Vegas are seeking relief from the intense heat in air-conditioned casinos, while emergency rooms are seeing cases of dehydration and heat-related illnesses. The blistering heat wave is affecting California, Nevada, and Arizona, with temperatures predicted to soar past 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.8 degrees Celsius). The National Weather Service warns people to take the heat seriously, as nearly a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories. Regional health officials have launched a database to report heat-related deaths, and various public places are offering relief from the heat. The heat wave is also increasing the risk of wildfires, and experts attribute the extreme temperatures to global climate change.