Disaster● ElevatedJul 6 · Jul 6, 2026, 11:24 PM
Extreme heat on Independence Day will be America's new normal, experts say
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In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number of people with heat-related illnesses.
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