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The Pacific Northwest's heat wave could be especially deadly
On the weekend, a brutal heat wave hit the Pacific Northwest and Northern California — and it's not over yet. It is expected to last until the middle of this week. Temperatures reached as high as 110 in some spots over the weekend, with Seattle and Portland, Oregon setting new records.
What's a unique worry about the region is that this corner of the country isn't equipped to handle multiday, extreme heat. And against a backdrop of human-made climate change, heat waves are getting more intense, more common, and lasting longer in US cities than they were a few decades ago.
For those without easy or affordable access to air conditioning, public health officials recommend seeking out publicly designated spots for relief. Seattle officials are directing citizens to air-conditioned libraries and spray parks. Oregon announced three cooling centers.
Heat waves pose an immense health threat. Extreme heat has killed more than 11,000 people across the US since 1979. STAYING ON TOP OF THIS
9 people have been confirmed dead in the Miami condo collapse as an agonizing search continues for more than 150 others
Since the Champlain Towers South, a beachfront building in the town of Surfside, collapsed late last week, family members of those who are dead or still missing have endured a heartbreaking and frustrating wait for news of their loved ones.
On Sunday, they were allowed to visit the site as the death toll rose to nine and more than 150 people remained unaccounted for. Authorities organized the visit for families after many expressed their frustration with the slow pace of recovery efforts and demanded to visit the site.
Champlain Towers South is a 12-story building with 136 apartment units. Fifty-five of those units collapsed, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Chief Ray Jadallah said.
We've collected photos that show the horrific extent of the building's collapse.  Joe Raedle / Getty Images SNAPSHOTS
Derek Chauvin gets 22 and a half years in prison for George Floyd's murder. The former Minneapolis cop's prison sentence is a capstone to one of the most significant and closely watched police trials in modern history.
Five people are dead after a hot-air balloon crashed into a power line. The victims all had ties to Albuquerque Public Schools, and the balloon ride had been a gift from staff at an elementary school.
Canada had added more US far-right extremists to its list of banned terrorists. It's yet another sign that the country is going further than the United States when it comes to recognizing such white supremacist extremists as threats.
How Doja Cat keeps dodging cancellation. The consistently viral pop star has bucked controversy thanks to a prolific career, including a new infectious album, Planet Her. RIPE FOR SPECULATION
US intelligence agencies are trying to solve scientific mysteries and failing badly
I'm sure by now you've read the headlines about UFOs. You may have even seen the stories about Russian spies and microwave weapons. What you may be missing from all of this is the context: shaky science and government intelligence reports have collided, turning the news into the stuff of a bad thriller.
Dan Vergano wrote about how, in the absence of any real evidence, US intelligence reports — typically shrouded in secrecy — are fueling a flurry of speculation over today's biggest scientific mysteries.
This is a problem because history has shown that intelligence agencies are not equipped to quickly solve scientific problems, and their findings look more likely to spark fear and confusion rather than crack any cases. AT THE LIMIT The latest protest by Black TikTok creators might be the most important one yet
TikTok has a problem. Black dance creators on the app keep inventing new dances that go viral, but not seeing the recognition for it. So they're protesting — and it's important that you pay attention to this one.
These creators no longer want to see their choreography pilfered on the app for someone else's profitability, and, well, good. Remember to be intentional about seeking what nourishes you today, Elamin 📝 This letter was edited and brought to you by Elamin Abdelmahmoud and BuzzFeed News. You can always reach us here.
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