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7 ways to stay safe in this summer’s scorching heat

With a dangerous early-seasonheat wavegripping the West Coast and more scorching high temperatures expected throughout the summer, experts say that failing to prepare for the sweltering heat could have deadly consequences. While heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, more than 1,200 people die from extreme heat every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here are …

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Get everything you need for the golf course from the Fox News shop

Sure, the nice weather is bringing more yard work and weekend projects, but it also means you’ll ignore all that work in favor of hitting the golf course! We’ve got a list of seven must-haves that’ll make you more comfortable while you’re out golfing. Plus, it’s all branded with your favorite Fox shows, so you can show up to the …

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Hurricane season bears down as bipartisan lawmakers push to detach FEMA from 'partisan' DHS

With parts of the U.S. hunkering down for an intense hurricane season, a bipartisan pair of lawmakers is pushing to unchain the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from the layers of government bureaucracy they say have “bogged” the agency down. Reps. Jared Moskowitz, D-Fla., and Garret Graves, R-La., come from two states that have traditionally borne the brunt of the …

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Cybersecurity experts sound alarm over US power grid vulnerabilities

The White House announced efforts last week to upgrade the country’s aging energy infrastructure in a move to reduce power outages and make improvements to the grid amid soaring demand, but threats from nefarious forces continue to pose a security risk, experts say. The initiative between the federal government and 21 states was formed to make fixes and improvements to …

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Corral Fire in California burns 11K acres, forces evacuations

A wind-driven wildfire in Tracy, California, burned 11,000 acres and forced many residents to evacuate on Saturday. The Corral Fire was first reported around 2:30 p.m. east of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s Site 300. It reached nearly 11,050 acres, with 13% containment, at 11:30 p.m., California Fire said on its website. Residents east of Highway 580 between Corral Hollow Road …

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Top headlines: Couple's unique wedding photos grab attention online, plus pet tales and more hot reads

Lifestyle’s headlines from this week include shareable news stories related to a couple’s dramatic wedding photos, food, family, rare discoveries and much more. Regular quizzes, crosswords and other games are always available to dive into as well. (Fox News Digital publishes a variety of new games each morning, including a Daily Crossword.) CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE …

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Kansas photographer turns dramatic thunderstorm into stunning backdrop for bride and groom

A Kansas couple refused to allow major storms to rain on their parade — or, rather — on their wedding day on May 19. While some may have viewed the thunderous storm clouds looming over the property as a “bad sign,” a wedding photographer and her newlywed clients seized the thrill of a photo-op that captured what it means to …

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Power outages could linger for days after storms batter Texas again, leaving 1 dead

Power outages scattered across storm-weary Texas on Wednesday could linger into the weekend after storms flooded streets in Houston for the second time this month and ripped off roofs in Dallas, leaving a teenager dead and injuring others. The teen was killed Tuesday at a construction site while working on a home that collapsed, and three people at a campground …

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A 'gustnado' churns across a Michigan lake. Experts say these small whirlwinds rarely cause damage

An unusual weather phenomenon called a “gustnado,” which looks like a small tornado but is actually a type of whirlwind kicked up by thunderstorm winds, brought some dramatic moments to a western Michigan lake over the weekend. Video posted on social media shows the gustnado churning across Gun Lake south of Grand Rapids on Sunday, the clouds rolling rapidly as …

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13 confirmed dead, 16 missing after stone quarry collapse in India’s northeast

A stone quarry collapsed Tuesday in India’s northeast due to heavy rains triggered by a tropical storm, killing 13 quarry workers, officials said, while 16 remain missing. Senior police officer Rahul Alwal said rescuers recovered the bodies of those killed from the quarry in Melthum, about 3.7 miles from the state capital Aizwal, and were able to pull out two …

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