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Heatstroke Symptoms and Prevention Guide

As heatwaves intensify, learn to spot the critical signs of heatstroke and heat exhaustion. Protect yourself and others with this vital health and safety advice.

Humid Heat in Pregnancy Stunts Child Growth

New research reveals exposure to hot, humid weather during pregnancy can impair a child's height up to four times more than dry heat. Learn about the risks and future climate impacts.

Sydney Construction Workers Stop Work in 38C Heatwave

Construction workers in Sydney are exercising their right to down tools as a severe heatwave hits. The CFMEU outlines safety protocols and employer obligations. Learn the signs of heat illness and your rights.

Heat Coach Spoelstra's Home Destroyed in Fire

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra and his family escape unharmed after terrifying blaze engulfs their Florida mansion, with dramatic footage showing heroic firefighting efforts.

UK AC demand rockets 63% in record heat

Britain's record-breaking summer temperatures have triggered a 63% surge in air conditioner sales as households seek relief from the sweltering heat, creating unprecedented demand in the UK market.

Wimbledon Heat Rules: Raducanu Impact Analysis

British tennis star Emma Raducanu faces new challenges as Wimbledon considers implementing US Open-style heat rules that could dramatically alter match dynamics during hot weather conditions.

Record Spring Heatwave Hits Australia's East Coast

Millions of Australians are battling an unprecedented spring heatwave with temperatures soaring to 38°C in Sydney and 40°C in Queensland, prompting severe weather warnings and health alerts across the eastern states.

Medvedev's bizarre shirt change in brutal US Open heat

Daniil Medvedev created one of the most unusual moments in US Open history when he demanded a ball girl remove his sweat-drenched shirt during brutal heat conditions that left him questioning player safety.

Singapore GP Heat Crisis: FIA Issues Dire Driver Warning

Formula 1 drivers are bracing for one of the most physically demanding races of the season as extreme heat and humidity threaten to turn the Singapore Grand Prix into a survival battle, with the FIA implementing new safety measures.

Australia's Climate Crisis: Heat Deaths Soar as Seas Rise

A stark new Guardian podcast reveals the escalating human and economic costs of climate inaction in Australia, from deadly heatwaves to existential threats from sea-level rise. Experts warn that current policies are failing to match the scale of the crisi

2026 World Cup Under Grave Threat From Extreme Heat

A damning new report reveals extreme heat stress and severe weather events pose a grave threat to player and fan safety at the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Mexico, and Canada. Urgent calls for contingency plans are made.

Toddler dies after being left in hot car in Utah

A community in Utah is in mourning after a two-year-old boy tragically died from heat exhaustion. The child was accidentally left inside a sweltering vehicle for several hours as outside temperatures reached 100°F (38°C).

UK Heatwave: 30C Temperatures Set to Return

Britain braces for another blast of summer heat as the Met Office forecasts a rapid temperature surge, with parts of the UK potentially hitting 30°C. Get the full forecast and expert insights.

Phoenix Heatwave Overwhelms Morgues as Deaths Soar

Exclusive report from Phoenix reveals a catastrophic public health crisis as extreme temperatures shatter records, pushing morgues to capacity and exposing deadly gaps in heat protection policies.

UK Heatwave: Expert Health and Sleep Survival Guide

As Britain braces for a sweltering heatwave, health experts reveal crucial advice on managing sleep, stress, and health risks during the extreme temperatures. Discover how to stay safe and cool.

NWSL Enforces Stricter Heat Policy for 2025 Season

The National Women's Soccer League introduces a new, more aggressive heat policy for the 2025 season, featuring mandatory cooling breaks and potential match delays to prioritise player safety in extreme conditions.

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