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Massive US Heat Dome: 170 Million Americans Through July 4th

July 21, 2026June 26, 2026 by JOSHUA LINN

City skyline shimmering under extreme heat dome with heat haze visible above asphalt

A vast heat dome is settling over the central and eastern US, pushing temperatures past 100°F across two dozen states and exposing 170 million Americans to extreme heat through the July Fourth holiday weekend.

Midwest Flooding Crisis 2026: Record Rivers, Broken Levees, and Recovery

July 23, 2026June 22, 2026 by JOSHUA LINN

Flooded Midwest town with muddy river water surrounding houses

Communities across Iowa and Illinois are battling historic river flooding as heavy spring rains push waterways to record heights. Here is what is happening.