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Travel June 24

Amtrak apologizes after heat wave trapped passengers without AC or power for over an hour

Travelers were reportedly evacuated from Northeast Regional Amtrak Train 94 after being stuck for more than an hour in the Baltimore & Potomac Tunnel with no air conditioning or power. Amtrak apologized.

New York June 24

Brawl erupts at Coney Island beach as NYC sizzles, multiple arrested: NYPD

Brawls broke out at Coney Island Beach in New York City on Monday as hundreds gathered on the sand amid a citywide heatwave. Multiple people were arrested.

Opinion May 22

My family tried living European-style austerity. One state's insane energy agenda wants that as a model

The push for renewable energy in Maryland leads to increased costs and legal battles, impacting families' budgets and highlighting policy challenges.

Arizona April 13

Arizona recreation area closed after hiker death and nearly 3 dozen rescues in just 2 days

Arizona’s Lake Mead National Recreation Area have closed multiple trails due to dangerously high temperatures and the death of one hiker and rescue of 33 others over two days.

Health March 5, 2025

Aging may speed up in areas with extreme heat, research suggests

Extreme heat may accelerate aging in older adults, a new study suggests. More days of higher temperatures resulted in faster biological aging, with potential negative health impacts.

California August 13, 2024

California man dies of heat exposure after crashing car off embankment in Death Valley National Park

A man died of extreme heat exposure in California's Death Valley National Park earlier this month after crashing his car off a steep embankment.

Health July 28, 2024

Stay fresh in the heat of summer with 5 hygiene trends from dermatologists

Heading into the hottest part of summer, New York health professionals shared with Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Digital some potential hygiene hacks to stay fresh and clean.

Utah July 23, 2024

Hiker dies after running out of water near Utah state park in extreme heat

A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near Quail Creek State Park in southwestern Utah over the weekend after running out of water on a 106-degree Fahrenheit day, officials said.

Heat Wave July 17, 2024

Father arrested for hot car death of 8-week old daughter amid summer heatwave

A New Jersey father left his 8-week-old in a vehicle during a heatwave on Monday which led to her death, prosecutors say.

LIFESTYLE July 9, 2024

Arizona park rangers use extreme heat to bake up some banana bread

Park rangers issued a warning about the extreme heat in vehicles while cooking baked goods in a car at the Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, and posting the results on Facebook.

National Parks July 8, 2024

Motorcyclist dies at Death Valley National Park, another hospitalized amid triple-digit heat

A motorcyclist died and a second was hospitalized due to the extreme heat after riding through Death Valley National Park in California, officials said.