Heat dome expands across the central United States, creating dangerous conditions for millions
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Beach goers watch during the the 46th Annual California Surf Lifesaving Championships on Will Rogers State Beach Friday, July 24, 2026, in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)Jake the Asian elephant takes a dip in a pool at the Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance as daytime high temperatures soared toward the triple-digit mark Friday, July 24, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
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Beach goers watch during the the 46th Annual California Surf Lifesaving Championships on Will Rogers State Beach Friday, July 24, 2026, in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)