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A sweeping heat dome has kept tens of millions under heat alerts from the Midwest to the East Coast. Overnight temperatures are failing to cool, heightening health risks and straining power grids. El Niño is intensifying the heat, and cooling centers, water, and hydration remain critical.
Jessica Bang, an 18-year-old Australian golfer who turned professional in 2025, has died in Bangkok after suffering a brain haemorrhage while preparing for a tournament. Several outlets report she underwent emergency brain surgery but did not recover. A WPGA Tour tribute and a GoFundMe page set up by her family highlighted her achievements and ongoing medical expenses.