New York — Tens of millions of Americans sweltered outside or sought air-conditioned refuge as an “extremely dangerous” heat wave blanketed the eastern United States on Tuesday with record high temperatures.

Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States, leading to more fatalities than hurricanes or tornadoes.{ai:summary}An intense heat wave has gripped the eastern United States, pushing temperatures to record highs. Millions of Americans are experiencing extreme heat, prompting many to seek relief in air-conditioned spaces. #society

Nearly half the U.S. population faces a scorching heat wave

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