Heat

 NY Times: Around the Globe, Searing Heat With No Sign of Relief - In Asia, Europe and the United States, records are shattering, and forecasters say there’s no respite in sight. By Gerry Mullany and Delger Erdenesanaa

In Phoenix, the temperature hit 116 degrees on Thursday, extending the city’s record streak to 21 straight days with temperatures of 110 degrees or higher.