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Heat waves aren't just getting worse on land, the majority of the world's oceans are experiencing record-breaking temperatures too. These marine heat waves are getting longer, more intense and ...

NPR is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics. For more of our coverage from the games head to our latest updates. Portugal's Yolanda Hopkins judges the moment and starts paddling as the aqua behemoth ...

Dangerous swimming conditions are expected Saturday, July 5, along Lake Michigan beaches due to high waves and strong currents. Swimming conditions are expected to improve on Sunday, July 6. While ...

Mr. Klinenberg is a sociologist and the author of “Heat Wave: A Social Autopsy of Disaster in Chicago.” This article was first published on Sept. 7, 2024. Do you remember the heat dome that settled ...

Tahiti's Teahupo'o wave has a slew of riders for the Paris 2024 Olympics. NPR finds out why it's called one of the most dangerous waves. One of the events in the Summer Olympics is taking place nearly ...