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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1493, Hartmann Schedel's Nuremberg Chronicle, one of the best-documented early printed books, is published. In 1817, Alvin Saunders, Territorial Governor and Senator from Nebraska (died 1899) was born. In 1862, The Medal of Honor is authorized by the United States Congress. In 1961, Indian city Pune floods due to failure of the Khadakwasla and Panshet dams, killing at least two thousand people. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1973, A fire destroys the entire sixth floor of the National Personnel Records Center of the United States. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. 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. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Extreme Heat Watches and Heat Advisories issued across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota

The Watchers

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June 27, 2026

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Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Watches have been issued across parts of Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota ahead of intensifying heatwave beginning Sunday, June 28, 2026. Heat index values are forecast to exceed 38°C (100°F) across much of the region, with some areas expected to reach 41 to 43°C (105 to 110°F) through Tuesday or Thursday, depending on location. Source

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The Watchers

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· Jul 8, 2026

Extreme Heat Watches issued for parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Utah

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple Extreme Heat Watches across Montana, northern Wyoming, and Utah through Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12, 2026. Temperatures above 38°C (100°F) are forecast across the watch areas. Some areas could see potentially record breaking heat with isolated highs of up to 43°C (110°F) being forecast. Source

Boston.com

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· Jun 29, 2026

What Boston meteorologists are saying about ‘dangerous heat and humidity’ this Fourth of July week

Excessive heat watch is up Wednesday - Friday. Heat index pushes to 105-110 Thursday afternoon. The post What Boston meteorologists are saying about ‘dangerous heat and humidity’ this Fourth of July week appeared first on Boston.com.

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

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 ...

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.

Medical Daily

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· Jul 3, 2026

Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions

Heat index up to 115°F on July 4 in Richmond, 111°F in Philadelphia, 110°F in D.C. Here's what NYC, Nashville, Boston, Philly and other cities are doing to protect people.

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Related coverage for "Extreme Heat Watches and Heat Advisories issued across Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota": The Watchers — Extreme Heat Watches issued for parts of Montana, Wyoming, and Utah. Boston.com — What Boston meteorologists are saying about ‘dangerous heat and humidity’ this Fourth of July week. WGBF – 1280 AM – Evansville — Heat Illness Symptoms and Safety Tips for Indiana and Kentucky. ArcaMax — Starting Monday: 'Air you can wear' as dangerous heat settles over Illinois. Fortune — America’s getting a heat dome for July 4th — it won’t kill you at 2pm but might at 2am. Medical Daily — Record-Breaking Heat Is Threatening Fourth of July Events as Cities Increase Safety Precautions