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Unhoused people in Phoenix struggle to stay safe from record high temperatures

By Thomas Machowicz, Anita Snow, Associated Press

Homeless in America’s hottest big metro, Stefon James Dewitt Livengood counts on his neighbors in a sprawling downtown tent city to stay safe as temperatures soared over 110 degrees Fahrenheit every day this month.

Tips for staying safe in extreme heat

By Bella Isaacs-Thomas

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

South Florida water temperature hits triple digits, may have set world record for warmest seawater

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

The water temperature on the tip of Florida hit hot tub levels, exceeding 100 degrees two days in a row, which meteorologists say could potentially be the hottest seawater ever measured.

Climate change influencing July heat waves in Europe, China and America, study says

By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press

Climate change's sweaty fingerprints are all over the July heat waves gripping much of the globe.

Why advocates say more can be done to prevent heat-related deaths

By Anita Snow, Associated Press

Gov. Katie Hobbs has demanded that Arizona’s power companies spell out in writing their plans during the current hot spell for disconnections of service, how they will handle possible grid outages and how they will react in the event of…

Wildfires continue to burn in Greece, forcing more evacuations

By Michael Varaklas, Derek Gatopoulos, Associated Press

Heat wave conditions are expected to persist through Thursday.

Wildfires rage outside Athens as scorching European heat wave continues

By Derek Gatopoulos, Nicole Winfield, Associated Press

Evacuations from the Greek capital continued for a third day.

Phoenix on track to break record for weeks of extreme heat

By Seth Borenstein, Anita Snow, Associated Press

The length of Phoenix's heat wave is notable even during a summer in which much of the southern United States and the world as a whole has been cooking in record temperatures, something scientists say is stoked by climate change.

Heat wave scorches southern Europe, prompting public health warnings

By Associated Press

Officials are urging people to stay indoors during the hottest hours, drink at least 1.5 liters (about half a gallon) of water a day and refrain from strenuous exercise at peak daylight times.

Extreme heat wave sears Southwest

By Eugene Garcia, Janie Har, Associated Press

More than a third of Americans are under extreme heat advisories, watches and warnings as a blistering heatwave continues across the Southwest and California.