US heat wave kills dozens

A severe heat wave gripped much of the United States over the weekend of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations, killing more than two dozen people across the East Coast, Southeast, and Southwest. In United States — New Jersey, at least 29 people died, according to the United States — Florida Department of Health. Record-breaking temperatures disrupted Independence Day events, including the closure of the Great American State Fair in United States — Washington (state), and cancellation of parades. At least 148 daily high-temperature records were set between June 30 and July 5 across more than 20 states. Cities like United States — Philadelphia and United States — Atlantic City, New Jersey recorded historic highs. Officials warned that extreme heat remains the deadliest weather-related threat in America.