Heat Wave

Doctors are warning that people taking GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic may face heightened health risks during the current heat wave. Concerns center on dehydration, as the medications can suppress thirst and appetite, potentially leaving users vulnerable to heat exhaustion and related complications. Patients are being advised to drink water regularly and take precautions in high temperatures as extreme heat persists across many regions.

A wave of cooling is settling over parts of Russia as September ends. Forecasts for Chuvashia warn of dense fog with visibility under 500 metres, while Krasnoyarsk expects rain and temperatures down to +7°C over the final weekend of the month. Local outlets are also noting the start of the heating season as the colder weather arrives.

Author John Green is speaking out about the wave of book bans in the United States, saying his novel — reportedly the country's most banned book — has made everyday life awkward for him. In remarks reported by The Independent, Green said 'it's uncomfortable to be at the grocery store,' reflecting on the personal toll of the censorship campaigns. The comments add to an ongoing national debate over school and library book removals.

A mass of cold air is bringing an abrupt shift in temperatures across Brazil, marking the end of a heat wave and pushing lows down to around 0°C in southern areas. Weather outlets are warning of a sharp cold snap, and people are discussing the sudden swing from extreme heat to near-freezing conditions and what it means for the coming days.

A wave of price adjustments takes effect in Japan this October, touching everyday products and services. Changes include a tax cut on beer alongside levy increases on quasi-beer and heat-not-burn tobacco products, affecting household costs for many consumers.

A Hindi-language weather news segment is warning that a 'super' El Nino event could be forming, described as the kind of phenomenon seen once in roughly 150 years, with potentially disastrous consequences worldwide. The report links the alert to ongoing heat waves and broader climate change, urging viewers to prepare for extreme temperatures and disrupted weather patterns across the globe.

WWE's NXT Heatwave event is being discussed alongside the Spanish phrase 'Ola de Calor', which translates to heat wave. Posts linking the two have surfaced as the professional wrestling event gains attention. The connection appears to be a play on words between the weather term and the event's name.

New reporting highlights that Earth's ocean floor plays a far larger role in regulating the climate than previously understood. The seafloor influences how heat and carbon are stored and exchanged between the ocean and the atmosphere, processes that are central to climate models and projections. Coverage on multiple outlets is drawing attention to how much of the planet's climate machinery sits beneath the waves, largely out of sight.

Audiobook retailer Libro.fm and Silent Book Club are organizing a read-in for Banned Books Week, an annual event highlighting attempts to remove books from libraries and schools. The initiative invites readers to gather and read challenged titles in unison, adding to a growing wave of industry responses to rising book censorship efforts.

A prolonged heat wave is forecast to hit Southern California beginning Friday, with dangerously high temperatures expected to persist for several days. Forecasters are warning residents to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors. The extreme heat also raises concerns about increased wildfire risk and strain on the power grid as demand for air conditioning climbs across the region.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play their weekend playoff games in sweltering conditions, as forecasters expect unusually hot weather in the city during the series. Fans and players are bracing for intense heat at the stadium, with the extreme temperatures adding a new layer of challenge to the postseason matchups in Los Angeles.

Southern California, including Los Angeles, is preparing for a heat wave expected over the weekend, with forecasters warning of elevated fire danger across the region. Residents are being urged to take precautions as hot, dry conditions raise the risk of wildfires. Local outlets are tracking temperatures and fire weather concerns heading into the weekend.

An exceptionally long heat wave is hitting Southern California, with forecasters warning the extreme heat could persist until mid-October. The Los Angeles Times reports on the unusual duration of the event, raising concerns about health risks, strain on the power grid and elevated wildfire danger across the region during what is typically a cooling period of the year.

OpenAI's Dots and Meta's Muse are competing to become the personal AI agent people rely on day to day, with the two companies pushing their own assistant experiences into users' lives. Early commentary suggests users will end up trying both as the rivalry over the AI agent market heats up.

A building heat wave is expected to bring triple-digit temperatures to parts of Southern California in the coming days, forecasters warn. Residents are being advised to prepare for dangerously hot conditions as the warming trend strengthens across the region.

The National Weather Service warns that Southern California is set to face a major and long-lasting heat wave, prompting preparations across the region. Residents are being told to expect extended periods of dangerous heat, raising concerns about health risks, wildfire danger, and strain on the power grid as the event approaches.

A look back at the July 1981 heat wave in New York City, when extreme temperatures made buses and trains unbearable for commuters. Archived coverage from ABC7 revisits how sweltering subway cars and buses tested riders during one of the city's most oppressive summer stretches, part of a 'This Week in History' retrospective.

National Geographic has published a photo essay in which one of its photographers documented how extreme heat affects pregnant women, showing the physical toll of rising temperatures on maternal health. The work highlights growing concern among health experts that heat waves pose serious risks during pregnancy, including preterm birth and complications, as climate change makes dangerous heat more frequent worldwide.