U.S. Fourth of July celebrations: Dangerous heat wave forces cancellation of Independence Day parade in Washington

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Extreme heat warnings affecting around 160 million Americans led to the cancellation of Independence Day parades in Washington as the country prepared to celebrate its 250th anniversary. This dangerous heat wave underscores the climate challenges impacting major public events.

Around 160 million Americans were under either major or extreme heat warnings as the country prepared to mark the 250th anniversary of its independence, according to the National Weather Service