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U.S. Faces Deadliest Heat Wave in 50 Years

7/31/2025

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Sweltering heat grips the U.S., with temperatures soaring past 120°F in several regions. The National Weather Service has raised alarms across 31 states, particularly for at-risk communities. Tragically, over 2,300 heat-related deaths have been reported in 2023, marking the deadliest year in nearly half a century. Experts caution that climate change will only worsen this crisis.

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Sweltering heat grips the U.S., with temperatures soaring past 120°F in several regions. The National Weather Service has raised alarms across 31 states, particularly for at-risk communities. Tragically, over 2,300 heat-related deaths have been reported in 2023, marking the deadliest year in nearly half a century. Experts caution that climate change will only worsen this crisis.