How climate change is increasing complication risks for pregnant women
Early season heat waves gripping the Central and Southern United States are bringing attention to the health dangers of high temperatures during pregnancy.
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Extreme heat puts pregnant women at risk
Dr. Celine Gounder joins to explain how extreme heat, intensified by climate change, poses growing dangers for pregnant women especially as temperatures soar earlier in the season.
U.S. home electric bills could reach new high
Home electricity bills are expected to reach record high levels this summer as Americans try to stay cool, according to a new report from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.
What's behind the rare May heat wave in Texas
An unusually early heat wave is sweeping through Texas and the central U.S., with conditions the National Weather Service called "major to extreme." CBS News Los Angeles meteorologist and climatologist Marina Jurica has more.
Texas heat wave sparks power grid concerns
A dangerous heat wave will make Texas one of the hottest places on Earth on Thursday. Triple-digit temperatures are hitting the state much earlier than usual, sparking concerns that some local power grids may not be ready. Doug Lewin, host of the Energy Capital Podcast, joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss.
Texas dealing with triple-digit temperatures
Temperatures in parts of Texas hovered in the triple digits on Wednesday. That's highly uncommon for May. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca has more on officials' efforts to keep people cool and safe in San Antonio.
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Millions bracing for unrelenting heat wave's impacts; biomarker testing could be game changer for cancer patients.
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Heat wave grips at least 14 states; FDA approves RSV shots for infants.
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Dangerous "heat dome" blankets southern U.S.; dentists create spa-like environment to ease patient anxiety.
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Record high temperatures expand across U.S.; first lady Jill Biden announces U.S. return to UNESCO.
Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
Study finds young people most at risk of heat
A new Columbia University Climate School study discovered that young people may be most at risk of heat-related deaths. CBS News environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
24-year-old hiker's body found in Texas' Big Bend National Park, officials say
Searchers found the body of a 24-year-old hiker on a rugged trail in Big Bend National Park in Texas Monday, the National Park Service says. The person's identity wasn't released.
Heat wave to impact third of U.S.
The record-breaking heat wave will grow in the days ahead as it pushes east. Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast.
Why U.S. is seeing record-high October temps
In parts of the U.S., it's been spooky warm, with some places setting records for heat. As we get ready for Halloween, CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter has been taking a closer look at these records and how climate change is heating up trick or treating.
Student athletes are at risk for heat stroke, but these tips can save lives
A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
California crews battle high temps, Line Fire
Record-high temperatures have hit several areas of California, Arizona and Oregon since Friday, extending the fire season and creating drier conditions that make wildfires spread faster. The Line Fire in Southern California has grown past 21,000 acres, roughly half the size of Washington, D.C. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
The Climate Election: Maternal health & pregnancy
For those who are pregnant, extreme heat isn't just uncomfortable. Studies show it can lead to serious complications for them and their unborn child, including pre-term births, miscarriages and stillbirths, and even increase the likelihood of one of the leading causes of death of pregnant women in the U.S. — homicide. Here's what to know.
Death Valley National Park just had its hottest summer on record
The average temperature from June to August was 104.5 degrees, breaking previous records of 104.2 degrees, set in 2021 and 2018.
Phoenix hits 100 degrees Fahrenheit for a record 100th straight day
The city hit its 100th straight day with at least 100 degree temperatures, far surpassing the record of 76 days in a row set back in 1993.
Dangerous temperatures scorch Northeast
More than 52 million people were under heat advisories Wednesday from the Midwest to the Northeast, with some schools forced to dismiss students early as a precaution. Lilia Luciano reports.
Millions under alerts from heat wave
A late-summer heat wave is putting roughly 55 million Americans under alerts. CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has more from New Jersey.
Schools impacted by dangerous heat wave
About 50 million Americans are under heat warnings and advisories Wednesday as nearly two dozen cities could see record highs, with temperatures in the triple digits. As a new academic year begins, schools are already being impacted by this intense heat wave.
Maps show where late-summer heat wave will impact millions in U.S.
More than 60 million people were under heat alerts Tuesday as a scorching heat wave blanketed the Midwest.
Heat-related deaths are on the rise, according to new study
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
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Trump calls off "second wave of attacks" on Venezuela
President Trump says he's waved off "the previously expected second Wave of Attacks" on Venezuela since it's been "working well together" with the U.S.
Federal agents clash with protesters day after ICE officer fatally shoots woman
An ICE officer fatally shot a woman Wednesday morning in south Minneapolis, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
DHS: 2 people shot by Border Patrol agents in Portland, Oregon
Two people were wounded in a shooting involving Customs and Border Patrol agents in Portlant, officials said.
Iran cuts internet access as deadly protests spread
Iran facing "nationwide internet blackout," monitoring group says, amid hope that 12 days of deadly protests may swell into a tipping point against a repressive regime.
Senate advances war powers resolution to limit further Trump strikes on Venezuela
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in voted to advance the measure toward toward limiting President Trump's ability to further strike Venezuela.
NASA will bring space station crew home early after medical issue
A planned spacewalk outside the International Space Station was scrapped because of what NASA called a "medical concern" with an unidentified crew member.
Retired ICE agent breaks down deadly Minneapolis shooting video
CBS News watched bystander video of the deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis frame-by-frame with retired ICE agent Eric Balliet to discuss the tactics used. He raised a few key points that dispute the DHS narrative of what happened.
DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
House approves 3-year Affordable Care Act tax credit extension
The House approved a three-year extension of expired health care tax credits, with increased Republican support.