People in the U.S. Midwest and Great Lakes states are sweltering under intense heat and humidity in the lead-up to the Fourth of July holiday. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned that temperatures are expected to climb into the high 90s and triple digits, with a heat index …

Canadians are marking Canada Day under scorching temperatures across much of Central Canada. Officials in many provinces are urging people to stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbours as communities kick off celebrations for the country’s 159th birthday. Environment Canada heat warnings are in effect across much of southern Ontario …

Listen to this article Estimated 5 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Republican members of Congress tried turning up the heat on Canada on Tuesday, depicting the northern …