A heat dome is expected to bring dangerous and potentially record-setting heat across the central and eastern U.S. through the July 4 weekend. Forecasters warn high humidity could push heat indexes to 100 to 110 degrees, with some areas feeling as hot as 115.
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A prolonged heat wave is spreading across the central and eastern United States, with heat index values expected to top 100 degrees in many cities ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Forecasters warned that high humidity, warm nights and multiple days of heat will raise risks for millions of people.
The FDA is expanding an investigation into potentially lead-tainted pouches of apple cinnamon fruit puree marketed for children, with reports of seven illnesses in at least five states possibly linked to the contaminated puree. Two new companies have recalled certain cinnamon applesauce products due to the potential for high levels of lead, and the FDA is urging parents to check their homes for the recalled products and to discard them immediately. The FDA is working with the CDC to monitor the situation and is recommending that children under the age of six be tested for lead poisoning if they have been exposed to lead-tainted products.
The United Auto Workers (UAW) strike against Detroit's Big Three automakers has entered its fourth day with no signs of an early resolution. The strike is the first time the UAW has gone on strike against all three automakers simultaneously, and has been met with strong support from the American public. Talks between union negotiators and representatives of the automakers have resumed, but no agreement has been reached yet. John and Sarah, a father and daughter team on the picket line, spoke of their determination to fight for a better future, and the strike is expected to continue until a resolution is reached.
Tragically, a 5-year-old girl, Harper Finn, has passed away after being struck by a starting gate at a county fair in Altamont, Illinois. The Effingham County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident and asking for anyone with information or photos/videos to contact them. The community has come together to support Harper's family, with a GoFundMe page raising over $20,000 for funeral expenses.