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Paris Saint-Germain v Real Madrid CF: Semi Final - FIFA Club World Cup 2025

World Jul 16

How climate change is making the World Cup calendar more dangerous for athletes and fans

By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press

Health Jun 20

A Child Plays in a Fountain in Hoboken, New Jersey
What to know about heat stroke symptoms and how to stay safe during heat waves

In the U.S., hundreds of people working or playing outside – even those who seem healthy – succumb to heat-related illnesses each year.

By Brian Bossak, The Conversation

Nation Sep 21

Extreme heat in the Philippines
Watch 5:40
How a rise in extreme heat threatens the health of young children worldwide

According to a recent report from UNICEF, nearly half a billion children live in places around the world where there are at least twice the number of days that are 95 degrees or hotter than in the 1960s, creating a…

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery

World May 23

Men wash their feets to cool off during a hot summer day on the outskirts of Jacobabad
Pakistan heatwave sends hundreds to hospitals

This month, temperatures are likely to soar to 131 F, weather forecasters said.

By Munir Ahmed, Associated Press

Health Jul 26

Heatwave affects Mexicali
Tips for staying safe in extreme heat

Extreme heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S. Experts say it's crucial not to underestimate the risks.

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

Jul 23

Watch 7:26
Extreme heat sends thousands to ERs across the country. Here’s how to stay safe

By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young

With no end in sight for the extreme heat gripping much of the nation, the sizzling temperatures can quickly become hazardous, and in some cases, deadly. Dr. Aneesh Narang, an emergency medicine physician at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix,…

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Aug 02

How student athletes can stay safe from extreme heat

By Susan Yeargin, The Conversation

The first two weeks of preseason training are the toughest as players’ bodies acclimatize to running hard in the heat.

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Jul 20

How extreme heat affects young athletes

By Jessica R. Murfree, Natasha Brison, The Conversation

Summer sports camps and pre-season training often have kids running hard in high heat and humidity. The combination can be deadly.

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Jun 17

Watch 6:29
Record heat wave in the U.S. raises public health concerns

More than 100 million Americans this week were under some sort of heat advisory, and were warned to stay indoors if possible. From Texas to California, a massive heat wave has set record temperatures, raising concerns about how hot is…

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Aug 14

Watch 6:09
Maryland football player’s heatstroke death raises scrutiny of coaching

University of Maryland football player Jordan McNair, 19, was hospitalized in May after he had trouble breathing and standing upright during practice. His death two weeks later sent shockwaves through the college football world and raised questions about the coaching…

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