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Here’s what the hottest summer on Earth looked like

Amid an onslaught of lethal heat, surging disease and record-breaking storms, global temperatures this summer climbed to the highest levels on record, according to Europe’s top climate agency.

By Sarah Kaplan

Super Typhoon Yagi, one of 2024’s most powerful storms, makes landfall in China

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The widespread and extreme western U.S. heat wave in 5 maps

By Ian Livingston

The tropical Atlantic is strangely silent. Will hurricane season wake up?

By Matthew Cappucci

Why landslides are suddenly tearing homes apart in Southern California

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D.C.-area forecast: Decent end to the week as the next cold front approaches

We’re dealing with occasional cloudier moments heading into the first half of the weekend. A sprinkle chance today grows into a storm risk tomorrow afternoon.

By A. Camden Walker2 hours ago

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Does a slushy really help you cool down on a hot day?

Whether it’s a Slurpee, Frappuccino or frozen margarita, a slushy drink can bring your body temperature down fast on a hot day.

By Nicolás Rivero

New study suggests climate change will make hail bigger and more costly

By Matthew Cappucci

These tools can help you avoid bad weather on your next road trip

By Dan Stillman

Death Valley keeps getting hotter. How do residents survive?

By Reis Thebault

Summer or winter: Which season is warming faster in your town?

By Harry Stevens

A megafire overwhelmed even some of the best preparations. What’s next?

As wildfires rage, forecasters test new way to warn people near flames

By Diana Leonard

Why the Park Fire exploded so quickly

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4 hottest days ever observed raise fears of a planet nearing ‘tipping points’

By Sarah Kaplan

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