Live Updates: Brutal Heat Wave Broils Eastern U.S. - The New York Times

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A: Extreme heat dome sizzles NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, DC into July Fourth weekend The Weather ChannelPunishing heat wave peaks as East Coast readies for sweltering July 4 weekend

B: Dangerous heat dome set to break records through July 4 holiday weekend — 'This is no ordinary heat' - Yahoo.

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A: Extreme heat dome sizzles NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, DC into July Fourth weekend The Weather ChannelPunishing heat wave peaks as East Coast readies for sweltering July 4 weekend

B: Dangerous heat dome set to break records through July 4 holiday weekend — 'This is no ordinary heat' YahooPunishing heat wave peaks as East Coast readies for sweltering July 4 weekend

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A: Dangerous heat dome set to break records through July 4 holiday weekend — 'This is no ordinary heat' - Yahoo.

B: The New York TimesExtreme heat dome sizzles NYC, Philadelphia, Boston, DC into July Fourth weekend The Weather ChannelHot spell roasts eastern US as holiday weekend approaches YahooExtreme heat and chances for thunderstorms this weekend WBAL-TVHeat wave forecast: Dangerous temps to continue into July 4 holiday ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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A: Dangerous heat dome set to break records through July 4 holiday weekend — 'This is no ordinary heat' YahooPunishing heat wave peaks as East Coast readies for sweltering July 4 weekend

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**Summary:** A dangerous heat wave is sweeping across the Eastern United States, setting records and prompting extreme conditions for the July 4th holiday weekend. **Why It Matters:** This heat wave poses significant risks to public health and infrastructure, necessitating urgent action from authorities to ensure safety and manage energy demand.