An oppressive heatwave stretching from the Midwestern plains to the Atlantic coast had nearly 150 million people struggling to stay cool amid scorching temperatures. The heatwave already claimed at least three lives, including two earlier in the week in the eastern state of Maryland. The New York City Triathlon, which had been scheduled for Sunday, was cancelled for the first time since its founding in 2001. New York City opened 500 cooling centers for residents. Climate data showed June was the hottest month on record worldwide, with a heatwave across Europe smashing national records.

Source: dna July 21, 2019 03:33 UTC