Record Heatwave Scorches Millions Across US

Millions of Americans are under heat alerts as a record-breaking heat wave affects the Midwest and East Coast, with temperatures soaring above historical averages. The extreme heat, which has already caused fatalities and power outages, poses significant risks, especially in urban areas. The heat wave has also led to substantial water evaporation in Northern California reservoirs. Severe thunderstorms are forecasted for parts of the northern Plains and upper Mississippi Valley.