Record heatwave kills at least 25 as 140 million face alerts
At least 25 people died across the U.S. due to a record heatwave that affected over 20 states during the holiday weekend. In New Jersey alone, officials attributed 22 deaths to extreme heat, with many victims found in homes lacking air conditioning. Over 140 million people remain under heat alerts as the nation grapples with this climate crisis.
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Published 05 Jul 2026, 18:49 UTC · Updated 05 Jul 2026, 19:31 UTC
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