A long-lasting heatwave set to soar into the 100s will persist across parts of the Western United States and grip parts of the East in humidity throughout the week, surpassing previous heat records. Excessive heat warnings are called for about 36 million people. Many areas in Northern California surpassed 110 degrees , and cities like Las Vegas and Phoenix set new daily records over the weekend. (The Hill)
Tropical Storm Beryl, after hitting the southwest Caribbean, is forecasted to strengthen back into a hurricane before reaching Texas on Monday. The state’s coastline is under hurricane warnings and watches, with Beryl about 165 miles from Matagorda Bay moving northwest at 10 mph with sustained winds of 65 mph. Residents are preparing for the storm’s impact and potential flooding from storm surge. (UPI)
The crew of a NASA mission simulating a voyage to Mars completed a yearlong confinement inside a simulated Mars environment at Johnson Space Center in Houston. The four members focused on establishing conditions for future Mars operations through spacewalks and growing vegetables. Two additional missions are planned to gather health and performance data. (AP)
At the Diamond League meeting in Paris, Ukraine’s Yaroslava Mahuchikh set a new women’s high jump world record of 2.10m, surpassing the previous record set in 1987 by just one centimeter. Mahuchikh expressed excitement for the upcoming competitive atmosphere at the Olympic Games in Paris. “Finally, I signed Ukraine into the history of world athletics,” she said. (CNN)
Two inmates held on murder charges in Mississippi have been recaptured after they escaped from jail by climbing through a ceiling panel in a common area, rappelling to the ground with bedsheets. Deputies found them the following morning in an abandoned house. They will face additional charges carrying up to five years in jail. (UPI)
