Extreme heatwave grips western US as NWS issues warnings across California, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah; desert temperatures forecast to hit 49°C (120°F) Saturday, raising risks of heat illness and wildfire.

Italy places nearly all major cities on the highest heat alert, with authorities warning of risks to even healthy and active people — not just vulnerable groups.

Italy is placing nearly all major cities on the highest heat alert, with authorities warning of risks to even healthy and active people — not just the elderly, very young children and those with chronic illnesses.

Trump's new NIH chief outlines sweeping agency reforms, including a pandemic preparedness playbook and a vaccine injury body.

Trump's newly appointed NIH director is outlining sweeping reforms at the agency, including a new pandemic preparedness playbook and the creation of a vaccine injury body, according to Just the News.

Trump administration launches 'incubators' to accelerate development of counter-drone technology aimed at thwarting terror attacks, per report.

The Trump administration is creating 'incubators' to develop new technology aimed at countering drone terror attacks, according to a published report.

Fires burn across more than 250,000 acres in Washington state, prompting evacuations as emergency crews respond to the blazes.

Fires covering more than 250,000 acres across Washington state have triggered evacuation orders.