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Heat wave expands to 17 states, threatening widespread daily temperature records
weather17 days ago

Heat wave expands to 17 states, threatening widespread daily temperature records

Seventeen states could break daily temperature records on Wednesday as a West-to-central U.S. heat wave expands, with Phoenix possibly reaching 100°F and multiple cities hitting 90s. Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire risk due to strong winds and very low humidity, and the heat is expected to move east toward the East Coast by Friday, with more than 60 Western records and up to 200 additional daily records possible through Sunday.

Desert West Braces for Lengthy Heat Wave and Record-Breaking Temperatures
weather23 days ago

Desert West Braces for Lengthy Heat Wave and Record-Breaking Temperatures

A persistent high-pressure system is driving a long-duration heat wave across the western U.S., pushing triple-digit temperatures and potentially shattering century-old records in cities like Phoenix; more than 600 daily highs and lows are expected to break records through mid-next week, with extreme heat warnings in effect from the Southwest to Phoenix as residents are urged to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged outdoor activity.

Record-breaking March heat sweeps California and Southwest
science25 days ago

Record-breaking March heat sweeps California and Southwest

An anomalously early heat wave is boiling the western U.S., with Southern California highs reaching the 90s and parts of Arizona and Nevada in the triple digits as about 39 million people are under heat alerts. The National Weather Service says a high-pressure heat dome will drive daily record highs and likely extend through the week, raising concerns about heat risks, drought, wildfire potential, and water supply. The West is also contending with reduced snowpack, while a separate winter storm hits the Midwest and Hawaii endures heavy rains from an atmospheric river.

Stocks Rally to Fresh Highs as Powell Investigation Casts a Cautionary Shadow
business2 months ago

Stocks Rally to Fresh Highs as Powell Investigation Casts a Cautionary Shadow

U.S. stock indexes closed at or near records with the S&P 500 and Dow hitting new highs as tech and consumer shares led gains, even as Fed Chair Powell faces a criminal probe that injects caution into markets. Gold and silver surged to record-like levels amid a weaker dollar, while Alphabet’s market-cap milestone followed Apple’s plan to use Google’s Gemini for AI features, Walmart joined the Nasdaq-100, and a wave of earnings and 52-week highs underscored ongoing market activity.

Market Rally Continues Amid Tame Inflation and Tech Earnings
business5 months ago

Market Rally Continues Amid Tame Inflation and Tech Earnings

The stock market has continued to rally to new highs despite geopolitical and economic concerns, driven by strong corporate earnings, expectations of interest rate cuts, and enthusiasm for AI. Analysts remain optimistic but cautious, noting the market's high valuations and potential risks from a weakening labor market and US-China trade tensions. The rally may persist through the end of the year, with some experts seeing further gains despite inherent risks.