Scientists say people hit with 41 extra days of dangerous heat this year
Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
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Researchers say human-caused climate change dealt people an average of nearly six weeks of extra extreme heat in 2024, while also fueling more destructive storms.
The lawsuit, in part, accuses corrections officials of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and other federal laws by failing to make "reasonable accommodations" for elderly inmates and sick inmates.
More than 60 million people were under heat alerts Tuesday as a scorching heat wave blanketed the Midwest.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
NOAA forecasters say there's a 77% chance that 2024 will be the warmest year on record, after July marked the 14th consecutive monthly record.
Miami Beach Police, Fire Rescue and Homeless Outreach helping those experiencing homelessness one person at a time
While five states have laws in place protecting workers from excessive heat, for decades there have been no federal protections.
It's not just you -- you really are feeling record-breaking heat.
The National Weather Service said record-breaking temperatures can be expected throughout the weekend.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
Miami-Dade is under a Heat Advisory through 8 p.m.
Morgan Rynor reports Ron Book, Chair of the Miami-Dade County Homeless Trust said the unhoused have options to stay cool and ride out the heat.
NEXT Weather meteorologist Lissette Gonzalez says dangerous record heat is expected on Wednesday. South Florida should take precautions to avoid heat illnesses. More: https://cbsloc.al/4bjGKGj
The National Weather Service said there is a major risk of heat-related illnesses in South Florida
Morgan Rynor reports the hottest days of the week will be Wednesday and Thursday with a forecast high of 96 degrees. However, the "feels like" temperatures will be 100 to 108 degrees when you factor in the humidity.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
The revised coral bleaching alert levels come in the wake of Florida experiencing hot tub-level sea temperatures and some reefs experiencing "100% mortality."
The Miami-Dade County Commission shelves potentially historic legislation. On the table is the chance to pass the first local municipal heat standard for outdoor workers nationally.
One Mississippi peanut and cotton farmer saw crop losses of about $1.2 million.
Miami broke a heat record on Thursday
Miami-Dade could tie a record high
If you must be outdoors, slow down, take breaks in a shaded or cool area, and drink cool fluids every hour
Well, it was a wet and wild Sunday all across South Florida – it rained for hours throughout the afternoon.
Mensik's victory spoiled the party for Djokovic, who was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh in the Miami Open.
The start of the Miami Open men's final between Novak Djokovic and unseeded 19-year-old Jakub Mensuk on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium was delayed 5½ hours from its 3 p.m. start time.
President Trump's dismantling of Voice of America could lead to the spread of foreign propaganda and disinformation, advocates for the broadcaster warn.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Well, it was a wet and wild Sunday all across South Florida – it rained for hours throughout the afternoon.
Mensik's victory spoiled the party for Djokovic, who was seeking his 100th career title and a record seventh in the Miami Open.
The start of the Miami Open men's final between Novak Djokovic and unseeded 19-year-old Jakub Mensuk on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium was delayed 5½ hours from its 3 p.m. start time.
Sunday night is the start of a new era at CBS News Miami. Here's a sneak peek.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
President Trump indicated he was looking for ways to serve a third term, which is not allowed under the 22nd Amendment, in an interview with NBC News.
Sen. Mark Warner criticized President Trump's approach to Greenland on Sunday as part of what he called a "crazy foreign policy."
Shawn Fain, president of the United Auto Workers union, praised President Trump's move to impose tariffs on vehicles, while noting that "tariffs aren't the total solution."
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.
Indirect negotiations have been unsuccessful for years since Mr. Trump initially withdrew the U.S. from Tehran's nuclear deal with world powers in 2018.
There has been a major development in the aftermath of our CBS News Miami documentary "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to taking an up-close look at President Donald Trump's first month in office.
"Facing South Florida" devotes the entire half hour to the immigration bill DeSantis signed and the tumultuous events leading up to it.
Jim talks to Republican State Senator Blaise Ingoglia, who has been in the immigration battle from the beginning.
The CDC, along with local private partners, operates the program in at least six major airports across the country.
Disability rights advocates say income and asset caps for Medicaid buy-in programs are a "poverty trap" for millions of Americans.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr., with help from DOGE, is planning a restructuring with sweeping cuts expected at multiple agencies.
The White House is searching for a new pick to head the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
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Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The actor died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
President Trump named himself the storied Washington arts center's chairman and replaced board members with Trump allies. Since then, the center has been rocked with cancellations, resignations, and questions about its mission.
White House Correspondents Association President Eugene Daniels said that the WHCA board had "unanimously decided we are no longer featuring a comedic performance this year."
President Trump signed an executive order targeting funding for Smithsonian Institution programs that he says contain "divisive, race-centered ideology."
Gaga, yes! After much anticipation, Lady Gaga is coming back to Miami this summer as part of a new international tour.