The extreme heat that is affecting much of the United States won’t break entirely next week. Some places around the country will see an increasing intensity in temperatures, while others should see slight relief from this dangerous heat wave. Here’s what we know about the ongoing heat situation. 🌡️ Where parts of the U.S. are […]
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St. Pete Pride Parade returns amid record-breaking heat
The St. Pete Pride parade and festival returns to the downtown waterfront. It’s the most popular event during St. Petersburg’s monthlong celebration, which Visit St. Pete/Clearwater calls the largest Pride event in the Southeast. If you’re one of the 300,000 or so folks heading out to celebrate this weekend, here’s what you need to know. […]
Record-breaking heat prolongs misery for millions across US
A relentless heatwave continued to bake most of the United States on Friday, with numerous areas expected to see record-breaking temperatures and forecasters warning there would likely be little relief throughout the weekend for most areas. The steamiest conditions on Friday were expected in parts of Ohio and Indiana, where heat indexes were likely to […]
Rochester sets record-breaking overnight temperatures for two consecutive days
For two consecutive days, Rochester has seen record-breaking temperatures. It hasn’t been during the heat of the day, despite the mercury rising above 90 degrees. Instead, those record highs have been overnight, setting marks for the highest minimum temperature on June 18 and 19. That high minimum temperature contributed to this June 19 setting the […]
A record-breaking number of mosquitoes are carrying West Nile virus around Las Vegas
A record-breaking number of mosquitoes in and around Las Vegas are carrying West Nile virus, sparking warnings from local health officials who say the public should take precautions to avoid getting bit. West Nile virus can cause fever, headaches, vomiting and diarrhea and is fatal in about 1 of 150 cases. There are no vaccines […]
14 traffic deaths in 2024 puts Salem on path for record-breaking year
Lois Randall died May 22 crossing a busy stretch of Liberty Street in north Salem in her motorized chair, becoming the 14th traffic fatality in Salem in 2024. The 70-year-old’s death also marked the point the city surpassed the number of traffic fatalities for the entirety of 2023. With six more months to go, 2024 […]
Detroit braces for record-breaking heat wave
STORY: :: Detroit braces for what could be its worst heat wave in a decade :: Temperatures are set to soar into the mid to upper 90s Fahrenheit for five days :: June 17, 2024 :: Detroit, Michigan “I welcome the heat. It hasn’t impacted my daily routine in a negative way, gives me opportunity […]
Record-breaking heatwave expected to last all week in the Northeast
The first significant heat wave of the summer has kicked off with an “extreme” heat advisory forecast for much of Pennsylvania. The dangerous temperatures are expected to last all week. Heat advisory issued for Central Pennsylvania with excessive temps forecasted in western Pennsylvania. The National Weather Service reports the record-breaking heat is expected to hit […]
Record-breaking heat and summer snow. What to know about extreme weather happening across the U.S. and the world this week.
Extreme weather is expected to reach various parts of the United States this week, days after intense flooding reportedly caused a car crash that killed two people in South Florida. As the Midwest and North East prepare for record-breaking heat waves, those located in the Pacific Northwest will experience unseasonably cold weather on Monday and […]
China unveils country’s record-breaking high-speed rail tunnel — here’s one ongoing US project trying to mimic its success
China’s longest double-track, single-bore train tunnel is complete, and high-speed trains traveling up to 125 miles per hour are slated to begin running through it later this year. It’s a major milestone, and yet it’s just one of many. China boasts 30 such projects, which comprise eight high-speed rail lines and over 500 miles of […]
Elon Musk wins Tesla shareholder battle to keep his record-breaking pay
Tesla (TSLA) shareholders re-approved Elon Musk’s record-breaking pay pact and signed off on a new Texas incorporation, a show of support for the CEO as he fights legal battles on multiple fronts. “Hot damn I love you guys,” Musk said after the votes were tabulated, while speaking at the company’s annual shareholder meeting in Austin, […]
Don’t Miss This Record-Breaking Stock Split
Companies splitting their stocks have seen shares skyrocket in 2024, and Chipotle (NYSE: CMG) is the latest to have a massive stock split. In this video, Travis Hoium covers why this is a historic stock split for the market. *Stock prices used were end-of-day prices of June 7, 2024. The video was published on June […]