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Extreme pride in being an American stays near record low: Gallup

Extreme pride in being an American remains at a record low, according to a new Gallup poll. of Gallup Poll In a poll released just before the July 4 Independence Day, 41% of Americans surveyed said they were “very proud” of their American identity, up from 39% last year and 38% in 2022, the lowest […]

Biden proposes new rules to protect workers from extreme heat

President Joe Biden on Tuesday proposed new rules to protect workers from excessive heat in the workplace that, if enacted, would be the first federal heat safety standards. Biden’s bill would require employers to train employees and managers on the signs of heatstroke, provide rest breaks, shade and water, among other things. Biden said more […]

Over 1K Die During Hajj Pilgrimage from Extreme Heat

More than 1,000 Muslims died during the recent Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia after the region was hit by extreme temperatures, authorities said. Two senior government officials in Cairo explanation More than half of those who died were from Egypt, the Associated Press reported Sunday, adding that “Egyptian authorities have revoked the licenses of 16 […]

Over 1,300 pilgrims died during Hajj pilgrimage marked by extreme heat

Saudi Arabia’s health minister said Sunday that more than 1,300 people have died this year after temperatures soared well above 100 degrees during the hajj pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest sites. Temperatures soared to 125 degrees Fahrenheit at the height of the five-day pilgrimage, which began June 14 and centered on the holy city of Mecca. […]

‘GO NOW’: Thousands Forced To Evacuate Due To ‘Extreme’ Wildfires In New Mexico

Authorities ordered thousands of people to evacuate Monday due to “extreme” wildfires in New Mexico. “Evacuate now. Do not gather your belongings or try to defend your home. Evacuate immediately,” said an official in the village of Ruidoso, home to 7,000 residents. Said Monday night. “The fire is experiencing rapid growth and extreme fire behavior,” […]