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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 1956, Mel Harris, American actress was born. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2012, A tank truck explosion kills more than 100 people in Okobie, Nigeria. In 2012, Syrian Civil War: Government forces target the homes of rebels and activists in Tremseh and kill anywhere between 68 and 150 people. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western US
Severe weather alerts were in place for roughly 40 million people across the western United States on Sunday, as a heat dome scorching the region finally reached its peak. Forecasters warned of the dangers associated with the unusually prolonged bout of warmth, which they’ve called “exceptionally rare” for some locations, even in mid-July. The harshest []...Click to read more
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The korea Herald News
· Jul 1, 2026
Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US
Tens of millions of Americans sweltered under furnace-like temperatures Tuesday as central and eastern cities hunkered down for a heat wave set to last through the July 4 holiday weekend. Dozens of local temperature records could be broken, the National Weather Service warned, with temperatures in many places to surpass 38 degrees Celsius and high humidity pushing the heat index as high as 46 C. It comes as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary of independence, and as the United St
Fortune
· Jun 30, 2026
America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am
Heat domes trap overnight temperatures too — and millions without air conditioning are facing this week's Eastern U.S. heat wave.
The Eastern Herald
· Jul 3, 2026
Record US Heat Wave Pushes Power Grid to Limit as 200 Million Swelter Over July Fourth
More than 200 million Americans face extreme heat alerts over July Fourth after New York City hit 100 degrees and the federal government declared an energy emergency; the Eastern power grid is approaching a demand record not seen since 2006.
Off The Press
· Jun 29, 2026
Residents in central, eastern US brace for 100 temps during July 4 week, weekend
A dangerous heat wave is set to blanket most of the central and eastern United States this week, affecting over 140 million people. This comes as Americans prepare to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary over the Fourth of July weekend. “A strengthening upper-level ridge will bring dangerous heat with temperatures in the 90s and lower []...Click to read more
The Watchers
· Jun 29, 2026
Extreme heat alerts cover portions of 31 U.S. states, heat index up to 46°C (115°F)
Extreme Heat Warnings, Extreme Heat Watches, and Heat Advisories are in effect across 31 U.S. states after the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a series of heat alerts on June 29, 2026. Peak heat index values are forecast to reach 46°C (115°F), with dangerous heat and humidity expected to persist into early July across parts of the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and central United States. Source
Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 1, 2026
Gelombang haba ‘berbahaya’ landa AS menjelang cuti umum
WASHINGTON: Fenomena gelombang haba yang berpanjangan dan berbahaya diramal semakin memuncak di seluruh Amerika Syarikat (AS) minggu ini sekali gus membawa cuaca panas terik, kelembapan tinggi serta suhu malam yang membahang. Menurut Perkhidmatan Cuaca Kebangsaan (NWS), dianggarkan sekitar 120 juta penduduk di seluruh negara kini diletakkan di bawah amaran cuaca panas melampau setakat Selasa, ketika ... Read more The post Gelombang haba ‘berbahaya’ landa AS menjelang cuti umum appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
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Related coverage for "40 million under alerts as heat dome peaks across western US": The korea Herald News — Tens of millions swelter as heat wave blasts US. Fortune — America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am. The Eastern Herald — Record US Heat Wave Pushes Power Grid to Limit as 200 Million Swelter Over July Fourth. Off The Press — Residents in central, eastern US brace for 100 temps during July 4 week, weekend. The Watchers — Extreme heat alerts cover portions of 31 U.S. states, heat index up to 46°C (115°F). Utusan Malaysia — Gelombang haba ‘berbahaya’ landa AS menjelang cuti umum