News Summary

• With heat waves spreading across the United States and nearly 40% of the population facing heat advisories, President Joe Biden announced new steps Thursday to protect workers, improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.
• The mayors of Phoenix and San Antonio, two cities that have suffered from the heat waves, participated in the White House event virtually.“Phoenix is known for heat,” said Mayor Kate Gallego.
• 1 weather-related killer in the United States.“Even those places that are used to extreme heat have never seen it as hot as it is now for as long as it’s been,’' Biden said.
• The proposed rule by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration would require employers to provide adequate water and rest breaks to outdoor workers, as well as medical services and training to address signs and symptoms of heat-related illness.
• At least 13 deaths in Texas have been blamed on the extreme heat.
• High temperatures have already scorched the Southwest this month, and more heat is expected in the Midwest and the Northeast in the coming days.