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Europe Scorched by Record Heatwave: France and Italy Take Emergency Measures

As a blistering heatwave tightens its grip on Europe, countries are scrambling to protect citizens from soaring temperatures and mounting health risks. France has shuttered over 1,350 schools  and closed the top floor of the Eiffel Tower as temperatures surged past 40°C (104°F)  in several regions. Sixteen French departments are now under the highest heat alert, with authorities urging people to stay hydrated and indoors during peak hours. Meanwhile, Italy has imposed restrictions on outdoor work , particularly in agriculture and construction, during the hottest parts of the day. Cities like Rome, Milan, and Venice are under red alerts, with hospitals reporting a spike in heat-related illnesses. The Mediterranean Sea has also hit record highs, with waters in Spain’s Balearic Sea reaching 30°C , up to 6 degrees above average. Scientists warn that Europe—already warming at twice the global average —is facing increasingly frequent and intense heatwaves due to climate change. New ...
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Senate Gridlock Deepens as Trump’s $3.3 Trillion Bill Faces Second Day of Voting


The U.S. Senate plunged into a second day of intense deliberations over President Donald Trump’s sweeping $3.3 trillion tax and spending bill, dubbed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill.” The legislation, a cornerstone of Trump’s second-term domestic agenda, has triggered a marathon “vote-a-rama” session, where senators can propose unlimited amendments—leading to hours of nonstop voting and debate.

Despite advancing the bill on a narrow 51-49 vote late Saturday, Republican leaders are struggling to secure the final votes needed for passage. With Senators Rand Paul and Thom Tillis already opposed—citing concerns over national debt and Medicaid cuts—GOP leadership has little room for further defections.

The bill includes major tax cuts, increased defense and border security spending, and controversial rollbacks on healthcare and clean energy programs. Critics argue it disproportionately benefits the wealthy while slashing support for low-income Americans.

Democrats have seized the opportunity to force votes on contentious issues, aiming to put Republicans on record ahead of the midterms. Meanwhile, the GOP is racing to meet a self-imposed July 4 deadline to deliver the bill to Trump’s desk.

With tensions high and the legislative clock ticking, the Senate remains locked in a high-stakes standoff that could shape the nation’s fiscal future for years to come.

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