Drinking something hot might actually cool you down.
Why it matters: As millions of Americans experience record-breaking heat this summer, finding ways to cool down and stay hydrated is more important than ever.
Summer arrived hot and heavy this week, and it's not going away anytime soon.
Why it matters: Extreme heat is the top weather-related cause of death in the U.S. It's especially dangerous for older adults, children and people with medical conditions.
The first scorcher of the year is typically the most jarring, as our bodies aren't yet acclimated to the high temperatures.
With record high temperatures becoming the norm, humans are more regularly hitting the threshold of our ability to cope with heat.
Why it matters: An early summer heat wave plaguing the U.S. raises questions about how our bodies can cope with excessively high temperatures that are worsening due to climate change.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Monday directed the state's public power authority to build a gigawatt-scale plant somewhere upstate. Here are seven observations:
1. It's really a bipartisan thing now. The full-throated embrace of nuclear from the second-largest blue state is a powerful sign of cross-aisle support.
Nearly 190 million Americans are under some form of heat advisory or warning as of Monday afternoon amid an early summer heat wave.
Why it matters: The event, which broke temperature records across the West and Alaska before shifting east, is bringing an especially dangerous combination of heat and humidity.
The modest oil-market response in the wake of U.S. attacks against Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend is striking to at least one analyst.
Why it matters: "It's remarkable to have such a limited risk premium in the face of this uncertainty and potential for escalation," oil scholar Ben Cahill of the University of Texas-Austin told Axios via email.
As near record-high temperatures continue to broil the Midwest, many are turning to pools, lakes and cooling centers for relief. But don't sleep on using food to beat the heat.
Why it matters: Chilled soups, salads and other cold delicacies offer a way to turn down your body temperature without heating your kitchen.
Ford Motor is pushing ahead with a politically controversial battery factory in Michigan, even as Congress moves closer to eliminating the lucrative Biden-era tax subsidies that made the project financially feasible.
Why it matters: Ford's argument is that by building batteries using technology licensed from China's leading battery producer, CATL, it is helping to re-shore important manufacturing expertise that was long ago ceded to China.
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