Event Brief
Extreme heat wave threatens U.S. power grids and travel
Filed: Jul 03, 2026 at 5:01 AM ET
Summary: An extreme heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. power grids and disrupt July 4 travel plans.
WHO: U.S. power grids
WHAT: Extreme heat wave threatens to overwhelm U.S. power grids and may force changes to July 4 travel plans.
WHEN: Jul 03, 2026 at 4:06 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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