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US heatwave cancels Fourth of July events, strains power grids

A severe heatwave has disrupted Fourth of July celebrations across the central and eastern United States, leading to the cancellation or postponement of numerous events. The extreme temperatures, exacerbated by a "heat dome" phenomenon, have also placed significant strain on power grids, prompting conservation measures from major operators like PJM Interconnection to manage increased demand and generator outages. AI

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US heatwave cancels Fourth of July events, strains power grids

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

    A dangerous heatwave upended Fourth of July celebrations across swathes of the central and eastern United States on Friday, forcing officials in the nation’s capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone dozens of parades, concerts and fireworks displays. Among the events disrupted…