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Dangerously High Temperatures Expected to Impact Wide Range of Arizona Counties

Phoenix, Arizona – The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Watch for several regions in Arizona, including Parker Valley, Yuma County, and Central Phoenix. The watch is set to begin on Wednesday at 10:00 AM MST and last until Friday at 8:00 PM MST. Residents in these areas are advised to take precautions to stay safe during the extreme heat. Other regions under the Excessive Heat Watch include Cave Creek/New River, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley, …

Powerful 7.5-Magnitude Japan Earthquake Causes Deaths, Injuries, and Destruction Across Wide Area

TOKYO, Japan – A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan on New Year’s Day, claiming the lives of at least six people and injuring dozens of others, with rescuers racing against time to find survivors. The earthquake hit the Noto Peninsula, about 26 miles northeast of Anamizu in Ishikawa prefecture, triggering major tsunami warnings in the region. While the tsunami warnings were downgraded to advisories and eventually canceled, more than 140 aftershocks have been recorded, …