Heat wave and severe storms hit US during 4th of July celebrations More than 140 million people remained under alerts, while thousands of homes were left without power and several events were canceled or modified
Millions of Americans remain under heat and heavy rain alerts Cities such as New York, Philadelphia and Washington recorded record temperatures of 38 and 39 degrees Celsius, with an even greater thermal sensation
The US celebrates its 250th anniversary amid global congratulations and doubts about its own history While international leaders highlight the date, a survey reveals that almost half of Americans do not know what is celebrated on the 4th of July
