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In cities across the U. S.
Published July 6, 2026 · Category: News
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In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number of people with heat-related illnesses.
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Originally published at www.npr.org.
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In cities across the U.S., parades were canceled and events were delayed because of the heat. Meanwhile, emergency rooms saw a high number of people with heat-related illnesses.
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This story was reported by NPR News.