Long-lasting heatwave continues to hit U.S.

STORY: Long-lasting heatwave continues to hit U.S. DATELINE: July 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:50 LOCATION: DALLAS, US CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of temperature display 2. various of city views in Texas 3. various of U.S. temperature map 4. various of workers 5. various of electric transmission station 6. various of Heat Relief sign 7. pics of people in swimming pool STORYLINE: Dangerous heatwave continues to plague southern U.S., which is hitting Texas, Florida, and the Southwest U.S. the hardest. According to New York Times, more than 100 million people in the United States are currently under excessive heat warnings and heat advisories. Record-high temperatures are forecasted for this weekend in 45 locales, mostly in Southern or Western states like Texas and Nevada, as well as Idaho and Oregon. Las Vegas may have three consecutive days with highs of 115 degrees Fahrenheit, which has only happened once before, in 2005. Phoenix reached 15 consecutive days at or above 110 degrees on Friday last

Hiratsuka's Tanabata star festival held

Hiratsuka's Tanabata star festival held

HIRATSUKA, Japan - An annual star festival called 'tanabata matsuri' is held in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 7. The city southwest of Tokyo is famous for the crowd-drawing festival. Tanabata is observed on July 7, or, in some locales, Aug. 7. Its celebration originated from a Chinese folk legend concerning two stars - the Weaver Star and the Cowherd Star - who were said to be lovers but could meet only once a year on July 7.

Hiratsuka's Tanabata star festival held

Hiratsuka's Tanabata star festival held

HIRATSUKA, Japan - An annual star festival called 'tanabata matsuri' is held in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 7. The city southwest of Tokyo is famous for the crowd-drawing festival. Tanabata is observed on July 7, or, in some locales, Aug. 7. Its celebration originated from a Chinese folk legend concerning two stars - the Weaver Star and the Cowherd Star - who were said to be lovers but could meet only once a year on July 7.

Hiratsuka's Tanabata star festival held

Hiratsuka's Tanabata star festival held

HIRATSUKA, Japan - An annual star festival called 'tanabata matsuri' is held in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on July 7. The city southwest of Tokyo is famous for the crowd-drawing festival. Tanabata is observed on July 7, or, in some locales, Aug. 7. Its celebration originated from a Chinese folk legend concerning two stars - the Weaver Star and the Cowherd Star - who were said to be lovers but could meet only once a year on July 7.