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Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year. Source link
Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut. Source link
Want to feel happier at work? Take a five-minute walk
Sitting for prolonged periods is associated with health complications – but you can counteract the risks of a sedentary life. Source link
The UK's summers are getting hotter – but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades. Source link
Google's YouTube settles social media addiction case with teen
The 15-year-old plaintiff’s case against three other tech giants begins next month. Source link
Tech Life
We’re at one of Europe’s biggest tech events. Source link
Meta halts worker tracking for AI training due to privacy fears
The company had started just two months ago tracking workers’ computer usage for AI training data. Source link
Is vaginal microbiome testing worth it?
Testing the vagina microbiome is increasing in popularity with companies offering at-home tests Source link
Drowning deaths soar in France as Europe buckles in peak of heatwave
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says. Source link
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows – how Europeans are coping with the heat
People across the continent are taking measures to cope with the searing temperatures gripping Europe. Source link