"90 Million Endure Scorching Heat Wave Across US"
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A severe heat wave is affecting much of the eastern United States, with 90 million Americans under heat alerts and record-setting temperatures expected to continue into the weekend. The National Weather Service has issued extreme heat warnings, advising people to stay hydrated and cool. The heat wave is exacerbated by high nighttime temperatures, providing little relief. Climate scientists attribute the increasing frequency and intensity of such heat waves to human-induced climate change.
Topics:nation#climate-change#eastern-united-states#heat-wave#public-safety#record-temperatures#weather
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