Italy and Balkans endure heatwave, U.S. also faces soaring temperatures

The article reports on a record-breaking heatwave impacting Italy, the Balkans, and parts of the U.S., causing hundreds of excess deaths, disrupting daily life, and increasing the risk of wildfires. It highlights the strain on healthcare systems and infrastructure, with scientists linking the extreme heat to human-caused climate change, making such events significantly more likely.