Today in News History

On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1890, John C. Frémont, American general and politician, 5th Territorial Governor of Arizona (born 1813) passed away. In 1903, Kenneth Clark, English historian and author (died 1983) was born. In 1932, Hubert Reeves, Canadian-French astrophysicist and author (died 2023) was born. In 1959, Richard Leman, English field hockey player was born. In 1973, Watergate scandal: Alexander Butterfield reveals the existence of a secret Oval Office taping system to investigators for the Senate Watergate Committee. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2013, Vernon B. Romney, American lawyer and politician, 14th Attorney General of Utah (born 1924) passed away. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Billings and Salt Lake City set all-time heat records as dangerous heat continues, U.S.

The Watchers

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July 13, 2026

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Billings, Montana, reached 43.9°C (111°F) and Salt Lake City, Utah, reached 42.8°C (109°F) on Sunday, July 12, 2026, setting all-time temperature records as Extreme Heat Warnings remained in effect across parts of the western and northern United States into Tuesday. Source

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 13, 2026

Bahagian tengah AS cipta rekod suhu paling panas

WASHINGTON: Gelombang haba yang memecahkan rekod melanda bahagian tengah Amerika Syarikat (AS) pada Ahad, dengan suhu mencatat paras tertinggi baharu dari kawasan utara Great Plains hingga ke wilayah Rocky Mountains. Sementara itu, di Bandar Salt Lake, ibu negeri Utah dan Billings, bandar terbesar di Montana, suhu mencecah 43 darjah Celsiu), menurut data awal Perkhidmatan Cuaca ... Read more The post Bahagian tengah AS cipta rekod suhu paling panas appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Watchers

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· Jul 13, 2026

Record-breaking heat to peak through July 14 from the Great Basin to the Northern Plains, U.S.

Dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat is forecast to peak through July 14, 2026, across the western and north-central United States. Billings, Montana, already shattered its all-time temperature record on July 12, while Salt Lake City, Utah, tied for its second-highest reading ever, just short of its own all-time mark. More locations could still challenge records as the heat continues into Tuesday. Very warm nights are adding to the danger by increasing heat stress over several consecutive days. Source

Drudge Retort

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· Jun 21, 2026

Utah Marks a Year of Battling Measles, No Clear End in Sight

Utah has spent the past year fighting measles outbreaks in almost every county

ArcaMax

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· Jun 29, 2026

Starting Monday: 'Air you can wear' as dangerous heat settles over Illinois

CHICAGO — Cook County residents will experience at least three days of dangerously hot conditions this week, officials have warned, as a heat dome builds over the Midwest and eastern U.S. and as Illinois is hit with its first heat wave of the ...

NPR News

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· Jun 30, 2026

It's going to be a hot July Fourth for much of the country

The National Weather Service has issued heat warnings and watches for much of the Midwest and East heading into the holiday weekend. In many places, the temperatures could shatter records.

WyoFile

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· Jul 7, 2026

Weekend heat wave could bring historic highs to northern, western Wyoming

The forecast calls for a real possibility of the hottest temperatures recorded in many northern Wyoming towns, with thermometers reaching nearly 110 degrees. The post Weekend heat wave could bring historic highs to northern, western Wyoming appeared first on WyoFile .

WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville

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· Jun 30, 2026

Heat Illness Symptoms and Safety Tips for Indiana and Kentucky

Heat Illness Symptoms and Safety Tips for Indiana and Kentucky

teleSUR English

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· Jul 7, 2026

U.S. Heat Wave Kills Dozens During 250th Anniversary Weekend

At least 148 daily high-temperature records were set between June 30 and Sunday, July 5. The heat wave that gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country’s 250th anniversary celebrations killed more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest. RELATED: Extreme Weather Hits Canada With Scorching Heat []

Medical Daily

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· Jul 8, 2026

NYC, DC, and Atlantic City All Broke Long-Standing Temperature Records Last Week

LaGuardia hit 104°F (broke 1966 record +3°F), DC hit 103°F July 4 (hottest ever), Atlantic City hit 106°F (all-time record). Here is the full East Coast 2026 heat record.

Al Jazeera

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· Jul 6, 2026

Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza’s displacement camps

Scorching heat worsens suffering in Gaza's displacement camps

UPI

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· Jul 12, 2026

Dangerous heat dome spreads from west to east across middle of U.S.

Dangerous heat dome spreads from west to east across middle of U.S.

Fortune

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· 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.

Vanguard News

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· Jul 10, 2026

NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases, death toll hits 221

The new confirmed cases were recorded in Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba and Benue states, according to the latest NCDC Lassa fever situation report released by the public health agency on Friday. The post NCDC records rise in Lassa fever cases, death toll hits 221 appeared first on Vanguard News.

Quartz

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· Jun 23, 2026

The best — and most practical — cities in the U.S. for conferences

From Las Vegas's million-plus hotel rooms to San Diego's waterfront convention center and near-perfect year-round weather

DNyuz

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· Jun 29, 2026

Just How Hot Will the U.S. Get This Week? Here’s a Day-by-Day Forecast.

Millions of people are facing dangerous and potentially record-breaking heat as a heat wave grips much the central and eastern United States through the Fourth of July weekend. Forecasters said temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s and low 100s across large parts of the country, with many places expected to challenge or break []

NBC News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Deadly Floods, Wildfires and Heat Wave Batter the US

Nearly half the country is on alert for dangerous oppressive temperatures with record highs expected. In the West the hot, dry weather is fueling deadly wildfires, while parts of the South are drying out after catastrophic flash flooding where at least four people died. NBC’s Shaquille Brewster reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the forecast.

WOMI – 1490 AM – Owensboro

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· Jun 26, 2026

Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State

Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State

Off The Press

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· Jul 12, 2026

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

NaturalNews.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

Media Coverage of Summer Heat Dome Returns Amid Debate Over Terminology and Timing

(NaturalNews) Summer 2026 Heat Dome Forecasts Prompt Media AttentionThe National Weather Service issued heat dome warnings for multiple states in June 2026, with ...

CNET

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· Jun 30, 2026

How to Keep Yourself Safe in an Extreme Heat Wave

Heat can be deadly. Here are ways to protect yourself during high temps.

The West Australian

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· Jul 11, 2026

Heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in US

A dangerous heat dome is expected to affect as much as two-thirds of the continental United States, with temperature records expected to be broken.

MyJoyOnline

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· Jul 3, 2026

Dangerous heatwave scorches US as Fourth of July holiday kicks off

Millions of people across the US East Coast are sweltering under record temperatures as the Fourth of July holiday weekend gets underway.

KTLA 5

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· Jul 10, 2026

Heat advisory in effect as temps soar across Southern California

Southern California is bracing for several days of dangerous heat, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a heat advisory for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. KTLA's Hailey Winslow reports. Details: https://ktla.com/weather/heat-advisory-beach-hazards-in-effect-as-southern-california-sizzles/ Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1

Salon

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· Jul 3, 2026

Half of Americans will celebrate the Fourth of July in extreme heat

Dangerous heat dome disrupts American celebrations in Midwest and East Coast with travel delays and health problems

The Hill

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· Jul 1, 2026

Heat dome scorches US: Where will records be broken?

Daily heat records are set to fall in cities across the central and eastern US – here's where.

Wired

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· Jul 2, 2026

Heat Domes Are Dangerous. July Fourth Activities Will Make Things Worse

Long hours outdoors, day drinking, and World Cup matches are among the factors raising the risks of heat-related illness, as hot weather spreads across the eastern US.

The Independent

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· Jul 1, 2026

Heat exhaustion or heat stroke? The warning signs you should know

In the U.S., hundreds of people succumb to heat-related illnesses each year

The Daily Beast

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· Jun 22, 2026

Deaths of Three Hikers Spark Warning at Grand Canyon

Jim West/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty ImagesThe National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat watch for the Grand Canyon after an increase in heat-related incidents in the inner canyon. The NWS has warned that temperatures could reach or exceed 110 degrees at midday on Monday through Tuesday at Phantom Ranch, and stresses that visitors are “strongly advised” to avoid hiking in the middle of the day. An extreme heat watch was in effect on June 16 when two hikers, aged 67 and 68, were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail, described by the National Park Service as the most difficult inner canyon trail. The NPS said that they appeared to have succumbed to heat-related illness. A third person, aged 72, died on June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail, also as a result of heat-related illness. 90 miles south, residents and visitors were evacuated at Oak Creek Canyon on Friday in response to a wildfire that burned hundreds of acres near Sedona. The alert from the NWS notes that the chance of showers and thunderstorms in the region is expected to increase by the middle of the week.Read it at Associated PressRead more at The Daily Beast.

CBC News

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· Jul 8, 2026

How extreme weather makes life more expensive for Canadians

Wildfires in B.C. and the Northwest Territories. Floods in Manitoba. Heat waves in Eastern Canada. And it’s only early July. Such events are devastating for the people and communities affected. They’re also increasingly hitting Canadians in the wallet, according to a recent report from Statistics Canada.

CDC Online Newsroom

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· Jul 1, 2026

CDC Encourages Americans to Stay Mosquito Bite-Free during America's 250th Independence Day holiday weekend

CDC: Early West Nile season brings record cases; protect against mosquito bites this holiday weekend

WRAL News

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· Jul 6, 2026

Heat sent dozens to Triangle-area emergency departments over July 4th weekend

Local emergency departments saw dozens of heat-related patients over the Fourth of July weekend.

Tampa Free Press

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· Jul 1, 2026

Fourth Of July Fireworks Met With Nature’s Pyrotechnics: Severe Storms Threaten Holiday Weekend

Rounds of severe weather are targeting large portions of the United States in the days leading up to the Fourth of July, threatening to disrupt holiday travel and outdoor celebrations. A massive heat dome responsible for dangerous temperatures across the country is actively steering these storms along its weaker outer edges. While the sinking air [] Fourth Of July Fireworks Met With Nature’s Pyrotechnics: Severe Storms Threaten Holiday Weekend

South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

Colorado-Utah Border Wildfire Claims Three Lives as Snyder Fire Burnover Unfolds

MESA COUNTY, Colorado — A rapidly expanding Colorado-Utah border wildfire has resulted in the deaths of three firefighters and injuries to two others after they were trapped in a sudden burnover. The fatal incident occurred on Saturday while the crews were battling the Snyder Fire in Mesa County, forcing them to deploy emergency shelters in []

New Scientist

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· Jul 7, 2026

5 graphs that show how heatwaves are getting more dangerous

Longer-lasting hot spells and high temperatures at night are making it harder to cope, leading to thousands more deaths from extreme heat

Focus Taiwan

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· Jul 1, 2026

Heat alerts in place in 11 cities and counties Wednesday

Taipei, July 1 (CNA) Under the influence of a Pacific high-pressure system, the Central Weather Administration (CWA) on Wednesday warned of scorching temperatures across Taiwan and issued heat advisories for 11 cities and counties.

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