More than half of the U.S. is still experiencing intense temperatures as a brutal heat wave continues into the holiday weekend. Plus, America turns 250 years old this weekend. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
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Eye Opener: Brutal heat wave drags into July Fourth holiday weekend
More than half of the U.S. is still experiencing intense temperatures as a brutal heat wave continues into the holiday weekend. Plus, America turns 250 years old this weekend. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Published July 3, 2026, 12:39 PM
Updated July 3, 2026, 12:57 PM796
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