Washington, United States, July 3, 2026 (AFP) - Dangerous heat wave roasts America's big birthday party

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2026-07-03

A punishing heat wave threatened America's July 4th celebrations, World Cup matches and power grids as near-record temperatures scorched the eastern United States on Friday. Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, according to the National Weather Service. Celebrations on the National Mall -- the vast lawn stretching from Congress to t......

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