An unrelenting heatwave across the US is forcing everyone, from local outreach teams to World Cup organisers to completely pivot, with the struggle to stay safe on the street and on the fields as temperatures rise. The heat isn't just a crisis on the streets - it is also hitting the sports world. Paraguay and France are scheduled to face off in a World Cup match in Philadelphia, where temperatures are forecast to hit 38 degrees Celsius, increasing risks of heat related illness, and adding far more pressure to the game.
United States brace for unrelenting heatwave, with calls to stay safe
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Sun 23:54 - BBC Headlines
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Mon 09:47 - Sky News (UK)
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Mon 23:03 - BBC Headlines
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Tue 09:53 - Euronews
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Tue 14:44 - Euronews
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Wed 10:01 - Euronews
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Wed 14:23 - Euronews
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Wed 15:49 - Washington Examiner
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Wed 16:00 - Sky News (UK)
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Wed 16:13 - Al Jazeera English
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Wed 16:44 - NYT Europe
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Wed 23:04 - BBC Headlines
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Thu 03:03 - Washington Examiner
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Thu 06:57 - Euronews
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Thu 09:37 - France 24
United States brace for unrelenting heatwave, with calls to stay safe