Heat Wave

Doctors are warning that people taking GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs such as Ozempic face heightened health risks during the current heat wave. The drugs can contribute to dehydration, and patients may not feel thirsty or may experience nausea and vomiting, making it harder to stay hydrated. Medical experts are advising users to drink water regularly, avoid excessive heat, and seek medical attention if they develop dizziness or other symptoms of dehydration.

CNN's Harry Enten rounds up the key political storylines heading into the next election cycle, covering competitive Senate races, signs of a Democratic 'blue wave', and corruption allegations involving Donald Trump. The roundup breaks down polling trends and what the numbers suggest about voter mood. Viewers are engaging heavily with the analysis as attention shifts to upcoming contests.

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.

The governor of Perm Krai has dismissed the head of Gornozavodsk urban district, with regional authorities also moving to take control of the heating situation in the town, suggesting problems with the local utility supply may have played a role. Separately, Krasnodar mayor Yevgeny Naumov has stepped down. People are discussing whether these dismissals signal a wider wave of reshuffles among Russian municipal leaders.

Weather in Cancún is drawing attention as forecasts point to continued heat and rain across Quintana Roo. A tropical wave moving over the Yucatán Peninsula, combined with upper-atmosphere disturbances, is expected to bring partly cloudy skies, strong showers with lightning, and temperatures reaching 35 degrees. Local outlets are publishing daily updates as conditions shift through early October.

Southern California is experiencing a persistent October heat wave that has broken temperature records and produced an unusual streak of 100-degree days at the start of the fall season. The Los Angeles Times reports the region, no stranger to warm Octobers, is seeing an exceptionally hot opening to autumn, drawing attention to the prolonged and extreme conditions.

Western Europe is in the grip of an exceptional heat wave, with satellites recording record land surface temperatures across the region. Climate scientist Pasini says the extreme weather is caused by humans and is urging faster action on green energy. Swiss meteorological services are also tracking the unusually hot summer.

An unusual October heat wave is settling over Southern California, bringing well above-normal temperatures to the Los Angeles area and surrounding regions. Residents and local observers are sharing heat advisories and discussing the late-season warmth, which arrives as climate scientists point to increasingly common off-season temperature extremes in the region.

The Los Angeles Dodgers played in dangerous heat at Dodger Stadium, with fans and players struggling through the conditions. One person described it as feeling like 'flying too close to the sun,' and the Los Angeles Times covered how attendees coped with the extreme temperatures during the game.

Unseasonably hot weather is holding over Los Angeles, San Diego and much of the western United States, with temperatures in the 90s and 100s Fahrenheit forecast to break record highs into next week. AccuWeather meteorologists say the region remains stuck in a summer-like pattern, and there is no clear end in sight for the heat.

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 long-duration October heat wave is affecting California under an anomalous ridge over the western United States. Heat Advisories and Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect through October 8, covering areas from Northern California southward. Forecasters urge residents to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and check on vulnerable people as temperatures remain dangerously high well into autumn.

Los Angeles is facing an unusually hot October, with local outlet LAist warning that the heat is expected to persist for an extended period. Residents are being told to prepare for above-normal temperatures lasting well beyond a brief spike, raising concerns about health impacts, fire risk and strain on the power grid across Southern California.

Health reporting is warning that extreme heat does more than cause physical exhaustion: it can trigger mental health disorders and a range of other illnesses. The warning comes as heat waves become more frequent and intense, prompting medical experts to urge the public to take heat protection seriously, not only for the body but also for the mind.

Our Lady of Angels Church in San Diego is one of many buildings left without air conditioning as the city endures a severe heat wave. Congregants and staff are coping with dangerously high indoor temperatures, highlighting how older community buildings across the region struggle to keep up with increasingly intense heat.

Southern California's electricity grid is being strained as temperatures reach 100°F across the region, driving heavy demand for air conditioning and raising the risk of outages during the heat wave. The extreme heat is testing the reliability of power supplies, and residents are being urged to conserve energy during peak hours as officials monitor grid conditions closely.

Health officials have issued ocean water warnings for beaches across Southern California as a heat wave continues over the region. The advisories typically caution swimmers about elevated bacteria levels near storm drains and outfalls, which can rise in warm weather. Beachgoers are being urged to check water quality postings before entering the ocean during the hot spell.

A dangerous heat wave is continuing across Southern California, including the Los Angeles area, with scorching temperatures and elevated fire danger forecasters warn could persist for several more days. Residents are being urged to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated, and take care around fireworks or anything that could spark a wildfire as conditions remain extremely hot and dry.

Museums and public art institutions are changing how they conserve outdoor artworks as heat waves, floods and storms become more frequent. Conservation approaches built for stable climates are being revisited, with institutions weighing new materials, protective measures and relocation of vulnerable pieces. The shift reflects a growing recognition that climate extremes now pose a direct, ongoing threat to art displayed in public spaces worldwide.