Today in News History
On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 939, Leo VII, pope of the Catholic Church passed away. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. 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 1911, Bob Steele, American radio personality (died 2002) was born. 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 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2013, Typhoon Soulik kills at least nine people and affects more than 160 million in East China and Taiwan. 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.
Dangerous heat wave to spread across the Western and Central US, maximum temperatures up to 43°C (110°F)
The first widespread and significant heat wave of the summer is forecast to develop across the Intermountain West and Plains beginning Friday, July 10, 2026. Widespread temperatures above 38°C (100°F) are forecast, with isolated highs of up to 43°C (110°F). The Weather Prediction Center (WPC) forecasts widespread Major (Level 3) to locally Extreme (Level 4) HeatRisk between Friday and Wednesday, July 10 and 15. Source
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China Global Television Network
· Jul 3, 2026
Dangerous heat wave threatens US Fourth of July celebrations
From the Midwest to the East Coast, a dangerous heat wave is spreading across more than half of the United States, raising the risk of record-breaking temperatures during the Fourth of July weekend – one of the country's busiest holiday periods.
Times of India
· Jul 3, 2026
Heatwave safety steps: Experts urge precautions to prevent heatstroke
A scorching heatwave is sweeping across the central and eastern United States, pushing temperatures up to 105°F right before the Fourth of July festivities. Health officials are stressing the importance of caution, particularly for vulnerable populations, as the risk of heatstroke is notably high. Staying hydrated, donning appropriate clothing, and being aware of the symptoms are essential for surviving the extreme heat, expected to linger through the weekend.
DNyuz
· Jun 28, 2026
Midwest and East Face Prolonged Spell of Extreme Heat
A dangerous and prolonged heat wave is expected to build across central and eastern parts of the United States this week, with forecasters warning that temperatures could soar into the triple digits and reach record-breaking levels in some areas into the Fourth of July holiday weekend. From the Midwest to the East Coast, temperatures are []
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
Vanguard News
· Jun 29, 2026
Dangerous heat wave to grip US as nation marks 250 years
A dangerous heat wave is expected to sweep across much of the central and eastern United States beginning Tuesday and lasting through the July 4 weekend, when the country celebrates its 250th birthday and hosts knockout stages of the World Cup. The post Dangerous heat wave to grip US as nation marks 250 years appeared first on Vanguard News.
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Dangerous heat wave grips much of the United States
Washington, July.12 (SANA) A powerful heat wave is sweeping across much of the United States, bringing dangerously high temperatures to large parts of the country and prompting health warnings from meteorologists. The extreme heat, driven by a persistent high-pressure system known as a “heat dome,” is expected to affect nearly two-thirds of the continental U.S., []
Washington Examiner
· Jul 11, 2026
Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States
A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend before spreading eastward under a dome of high pressure that meteorologists say could trap oppressive temperatures for a week or more. Forecasters are advising people to stay hydrated and find places to []
Korea Times News
· Jul 11, 2026
Scorching heat wave grips nation; 39.9 degrees Celsius recorded in southeast
Scorching heat wave grips nation; 39.9 degrees Celsius recorded in southeast
The Watchers
· Jun 27, 2026
Dangerous heat forecast across the central and eastern United States through the July 4 weekend
A dangerous heatwave is forecast to intensify across much of the central and eastern United States starting Sunday, June 28, 2026. High temperatures up to 38°C (100°F) and heat index values reaching 38 to 43°C (100 to 110°F), locally as high as 46°C (115°F), through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Source
UrduPoint
· Jul 3, 2026
Dangerous heatwave hits eastern US; thousands in New York City without power
Dangerous heatwave hits eastern US; thousands in New York City without power
Jacobin
· Jun 25, 2026
Workers Are Dying in the Heat in India
South Asia is witnessing scorching heat waves, with temperatures in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India regularly surpassing 110 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat is killing an unprecedented number of workers who have no choice but to work under the blazing sun.
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
Associated Press
· Jul 10, 2026
Much of America is about to swelter under climate-fueled heat dome
Most of America’s Lower 48 states are about to swelter under an unusually large, strong and long-lasting heat dome. The National Weather Service calls the upcoming heat wave “significant and dangerous.”
KSAT San Antonio
· Jul 11, 2026
Dangerous heat wave threatens oppressive temperatures in much of the US
A widespread and dangerous heat wave is building across the U.S., with triple-digit highs expected in the Southwest and Great Plains this weekend.
Scientific American
· Jun 29, 2026
Extreme heat is setting in for July 4. Here’s what to know
A prolonged, intense heat wave will make temperatures feel as hot as 115 degrees Fahrenheit in the eastern U.S. this week
USA TODAY
· Jul 2, 2026
Americans face dangerous heat wave ahead of July 4 weekend
A dangerous heat wave is sweeping over the East Coast, with the worst conditions coming as millions prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July outdoors. Read more: Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
UPI
· 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.
The Olive Press
· Jul 6, 2026
Orange heatwave alert issued for Spain’s Costa Blanca with temperatures soaring up to 40C
THE Costa Blanca is bracing itself for the biggest heatwave of the year so far, with temperatures expected to hit 40C in some inland areas on Tuesday. The State Meteorological
TRT World
· Jul 4, 2026
Heatwave disrupts Independence Day celebrations
A heatwave has gripped the eastern part of the US, with temperatures in some places rising to 46 degrees Celsius. The heat is straining the power grid, disrupting travel and forcing the cancellation of major events on America's 250th anniversary. Andy Roesgen reports from Washington.
KTLA 5
· Jul 8, 2026
First summer heatwave blankets Southern California
The first major heat wave of the summer is threatening to scorch Southern California, with triple digit temperatures expected to stick around for the next several days. KTLA’s Meteorologist Vera Jimenez reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
ABC News
· Jun 27, 2026
German highways are buckling under extreme heat as Central Europe sizzles
A heat wave that baked western Europe this week is moving to the central and eastern parts of the continent
The Hill
· Jun 25, 2026
Two heat domes will combine to form big US heatwave next week
The heatwave is expected to bring several days with heat index values between 100 and 110 from the Gulf Coast to the Southern Great Lakes.
Hindustan Times
· Jun 27, 2026
Where will Europe’s heatwave be most deadly?
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Tampa Free Press
· Jul 9, 2026
Heat Advisory: Florida Cooks Under Extreme July Heat Index Pushing A Blistering 110 Degrees
A massive stretch of southwest and west-central Florida is bracing for dangerously high temperatures today. The National Weather Service in Tampa Bay Ruskin issued a formal Heat Advisory early Thursday morning, warning that the combined temperature and humidity will feel as hot as 110 degrees out there. The heat advisory officially kicks in at 11:00 [] Heat Advisory: Florida Cooks Under Extreme July Heat Index Pushing A Blistering 110 Degrees
The Independent
· Jun 29, 2026
Extreme heat forces cancelations and closures in Midwest as eastern US braces for scorching temps
The intense conditions are now spreading eastward, with ‘feels-like’ temperatures expected to soar above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in many areas
Daily Sabah
· Jul 4, 2026
Heat wave grips Eastern US, forces July 4 event cancellations
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· Jun 26, 2026
Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State
Dangerous Heat to Intensify Across the Tri-State
Coffman Chronicle
· Jul 12, 2026
Dangerous U.S. Heat Wave Builds as Heat Dome Threatens Health and Power Grids
A dangerous heat wave is building across much of the United States, with forecasters warning that a large heat dome could trap hot air over the country and send temperatures sharply above normal for days.
NPR News
· Jul 1, 2026
World Cup's knockout rounds collide with a massive heat wave
A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches.
Utusan Malaysia
· 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.
Le Monde
· Jul 6, 2026
France faces new heatwave with temperatures reaching 40°C
Heat swept across much of the country on Monday, with temperatures reaching up to 38°C and even 40°C in the southwest. The third major heatwave of the year is expected to be both intense and prolonged, likely lasting around 12 days.
ArcaMax
· Jul 8, 2026
Here come the 110s: July heat wave moves into Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas has not seen 110-degree temperatures this year. That is about to change. Starting today, the valley is expected to hit 110 or above for the next four days. Today’s forecast high is 110; Thursday is 111, Friday is 110 and...
The West Australian
· 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.
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 Japan Times
· Jun 26, 2026
Britain and Switzerland break June temperature record as deadly heat wave grips Europe
The early summer heat wave has killed dozens, disrupted power supplies, and closed schools and cultural landmarks.
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