Woman dies while hiking Grand Canyon in excessive heat
A woman died at the Grand Canyon National Park while trying to hike eight miles on Sunday, the National Park Service said.
2023-07-04 17:58
Fourth of July: Air travel chaos resumes ahead of Independence Day
Extreme weather and storm threats pose continued challenge as Americans celebrate the Fourth of July.
2023-07-03 22:58
How bad is repeat exposure to wildfire smoke?
Over time, exposure stresses the body, damaging the heart and lungs, and can impair cognitive function.
2023-07-01 06:54
Scorching heat fuels calls for worker protections
A punishing heat wave in parts of the US has claimed the lives of at least a dozen people.
2023-07-01 06:50
Smoke and heat warnings affect more than 170m in US
Scorching temperatures are expected in the US west as the East Coast grapples with wildfire smoke.
2023-06-30 21:48
More than 70 million in parts of the South, Mississippi Valley and West are under heat alerts today
A heat wave in parts of the South and Mississippi Valley is peaking and a new one is building in the West on Friday, putting more than 70 million people in those areas under heat alerts ahead of the holiday weekend.
2023-06-30 16:51
Ipsen Gets FDA Advisers’ Backing for Rare Bone Disease Drug
Ipsen SA’s drug for a rare bone disease got support from a panel of US drug regulatory advisers,
2023-06-29 15:21
Extreme temperatures killed at least 112 people in Mexico since March
At least 112 people have died in Mexico as a result of "natural extreme temperatures" since March, according to the country's health secretariat.
2023-06-29 08:29
Texas hits record power use as intense heat leaves 90 million Americans under safety alerts
Power use in Texas hit an all-time high Tuesday, the state's power authority said, and the blistering temperatures that prompted the usage surge will continue to scorch parts of the US Wednesday -- putting nearly 90 million people under heat alerts.
2023-06-28 20:53
A dangerous heat wave is intensifying in the South with nearly 45 million people under heat alerts
Nearly 45 million people from southern Arizona to the Florida panhandle are sweltering under a worsening heat wave that is expected to expand its reach this week, bringing more dangerous triple-digit temperatures.
2023-06-27 14:50
Man and stepson die after hiking in Texas heat
The stepdad was reportedly killed in a car accident after he went to seek help for the teenager.
2023-06-27 05:45
How a heat dome can push temperatures to dangerous highs
Summer is notorious for producing punishing heat waves, often referred to as heat domes.
2023-06-26 18:57