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Why the UK is not built for heatwaves

With temperatures around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rare extreme heatwave, but it’s struggling to cope. CNN's Nada Bashir reports.

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Why the UK is not built for heatwaves

With temperatures around 100 degrees Fahrenheit, the United Kingdom is experiencing a rare extreme heatwave, but it’s struggling to cope. CNN's Nada Bashir reports.

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Cape Verde advances to World Cup knockouts

CNN’s Patrick Snell reports on Cape Verde becoming the smallest nation to advance to the World Cup knockouts.

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Mamdani brings back NYC tradition ... in a full suit

Mayor Mamdani marks the 90th year of New York’s outdoor public pool season by jumping into one in a full suit.

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World Cup fans flock to grab Waffle House jerseys

World Cup fans in Atlanta are lining up to get their hands on jerseys not to represent their favorite team, but instead to represent... Waffle House? CNN's Rafael Romo reports.

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On the spot: The part played by the penalty taker in a shootout

CNN World Sport’s Don Riddell has taken a deep dive into the crucial part played by the penalty taker in a shootout. And he's been joined by the noted expert in his field, Professor Geir Jordet, who literally wrote the book on the subject, "Pressure: Lessons from the psychology of the penalty shootout"

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The woman solo rowing from California to Hawaii

Kelsey Pfendler is on a mission to become the youngest woman, and first woman from the US to row solo from California to Hawaii.

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Knicks, Taylor Swift, World Cup: ‘New York is up’

CNN's Meena Duerson spoke to New Yorkers about a "vibe shift" felt in New York City that people took to social media to post about. The Knicks winning the NBA Finals, Taylor Swift's speculated New York City wedding and the World Cup are what New Yorkers say are making it a "New York summer."

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R.I.P. to the universal song of the summer

The song of the summer no longer seems to be an all-in-one cultural anthem. In 2026, the internet has different groups crowning their own summer hits, making the title more personal than universal. CNN’s Audie Cornish reports.

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