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A heat wave batters the West Coast. Democrats continue to debate President Joe Biden's reelection viability. And why there's good news for folks looking to buy a home. |
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Heat wave hits West Coast |
A heat wave raging on the West Coast is suspected to have caused at least five deaths, and the National Weather Service warns that record-breaking temperatures are expected to continue scorching the region this week. Larry O'Neill, professor at Oregon State University College of Earth, Ocean, and Atmospheric Sciences, says the heat wave was "absolutely out of the norm" from what he has seen in previous years, mostly for how long it has lasted. |
Which areas are affected? Excessive heat warnings, watches and advisories were in effect for nearly all of Washington state, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada and southwest Arizona. Parts of the South and Northeast were also under heat advisories and expected to continue through the week.🌡 Read more about scorching heat. | The 'World's Largest Thermometer' displays an unofficial temperature reading of 126 degrees in the afternoon heat during a long-duration heat wave which is impacting much of California on July 8, 2024 in Baker, California. Mario Tama, Getty Images |
Doubts over Biden linger among Dems |
Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday eased political pressure on Joe Biden as a debate rages in the party over whether the president should stay in the 2024 election – but concerns remain as House and Senate members huddled in closed-door meetings. While some lawmakers rallied to Biden's defense, others who are facing tough reelection bids voiced concerns about their ability to win with him at the top of the ticket. 👉 Here's what Dems are saying. |
Looking to buy a home? Now's a good time |
Homes sold below their list price at the peak of the housing season, Redfin reports, a notable development. The typical home that sold during a four-week span in May and June went for 0.3% less than its asking price, according to the real estate brokerage. |
Why does that matter? In the last few years, the average home has sold at or above the list price during the market's peak. This year, it did not. "It means that the housing market is starting to move to the buyer's favor," said Daryl Fairweather, chief economist at Redfin. 🏡 What else to know. |
Tampons contain several metals, study finds |
A new study has found that tampons contain several metals, including arsenic and lead. The study, published by Environment International, analyzed 30 tampons from 14 brands and found they had measurable concentrations of 16 different metals. "Although toxic metals are ubiquitous and we are exposed to low levels at any given time, our study clearly shows that metals are also present in menstrual products and that women might be at higher risk for exposure using these products," said study co-author Kathrin Schilling. 👉 Here's what else the study found. | | | |
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