Record-breaking heat wave affects eastern United States during July Fourth holiday.
A heat dome is causing dangerous temperatures across the central and eastern United States during the July Fourth holiday weekend. Multiple cities have altered or canceled events, and officials have issued heat advisories with temperatures forecast to reach record highs, including up to 107 degrees Fahrenheit in Washington, D.C.
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Coverage splits on emphasis: CNN warns of monumental double dose of unhealthy air from fireworks and heat, while the Washington Times and Le Monde focus on dangerous heat disrupting celebrations. The Hill highlights Trump's insistence on delivering a lengthy speech despite conditions.
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“How record heat and monumental fireworks could spark miserable air quality for July Fourth”CNN CNN LEFT
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“Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern U.S.”WT Washington Times RIGHT
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“Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of Fourth of July celebrations” · The Hill, Le Monde
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