…to take precautions to protect their health and prevent heat-related illnesses as the heat wave intensifies nationwide. Soludo, founder of the non-governmental organisation Healthy Living with Nonye Soludo, also urged relevant agencies to pay special attention to the elderly, babies, and people living with hypertension…

…flew over New York Harbor, some leaving red, white and blue contrails. But a scorching heat wave across the eastern United States threatened to spoil July Fourth celebrations over the weekend. In New York City, the heat index — the apparent temperature when humidity is factored in — stood at 105F (41C) in mid-afternoon…

…has drawn sparse crowds and widespread mockery for its empty booths. A record-breaking heat wave also kept many visitors away, although Trump declared himself undeterred by the heat. "On July 4 it's going to be approximately 107 degrees (41C) out, and I'm going to go and I'm going to make a really long speech - just to…

…has drawn sparse crowds and widespread mockery for its empty booths. A record-breaking heat wave also kept many visitors away, while those who braved sizzling temperatures Friday morning had to squeeze themselves into small slivers of shade outside pavilions. Trump declared himself undeterred by the heat. "On July 4 it…