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Biden announces measures to deal with extreme heat
The US government will introduce what it's described as "a heat hazard alert" which it says will give workers greater protection.
A prolonged heatwave in the US has created concerns in the White House as medics are warning of a rising number of burns and heat strokes in the workplace.
President Biden has announced a number of measures to help Americans deal with extreme temperatures, as a heatwave spreads across large parts of the United States.
(Picture: A beautiful picture of The Sun as it glows over The Sonoran Desert of Phoenix Arizona USA. Picture credit: Getty Images)
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