Weather

Study Finds -  

• Living near the ocean is linked to longer life expectancy in both urban and rural areas.
• People near large inland water bodies tend to have shorter lifespans—but only in cities.
• Environmental factors like heat, air quality, elevation, and income help explain the difference.
• Rural communities near lakes and rivers may still benefit from their local blue spaces.

MSN -  The Tampa Airport location has officially reached 100 degrees for the first time since records began in 1890. At 3:30 PM this afternoon the temperature at Tampa International Airport ticked up to 100°, breaking multiple records and ending a long-standing streak that made Tampa one of the few major cities in the U.S. to never officially hit triple digits—until now.

Newsweek - Millions of Americans across 31 states have been warned to stay inside as temperatures continue to soar—in some areas as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit .

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued extreme heat warnings and heat advisories covering a vast expanse of the country, warning there was a "significant threat" in some regions.

Extreme heat poses particular risk to vulnerable populations, such as older adults, young children, and those with certain medical conditions and is responsible for around 700 deaths a year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has also warned of the potentially lethal risk of extreme heat to those who work in warm environments, either inside or outside.