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Siberia swelters in record-breaking temperatures amid its ‘worst heat wave in history’ | TheStarsHub

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Siberia swelters in record-breaking temperatures amid its 'worst heat wave in history' | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  Dozens of heat records have fallen in Siberia, as temperatures climbed above 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.7 Celsius). Despite only being early June, records are tumbling across parts of Siberia as extreme heat pushes into unusually high latitudes. Last Saturday, temperatures reached 37.9 degrees Celsius (100.2 Fahrenheit) in Jalturovosk, its hottest day in history, … Read more

This country’s love affair with air conditioning shows a Catch 22 of climate change | TheStarsHub

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This country's love affair with air conditioning shows a Catch 22 of climate change | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  When the temperature soared to 99 degrees Fahrenheit last month, Singapore resident Chee Kuan Chew saw just one option: cancel all plans and stay indoors in air-conditioned comfort. “You can’t survive without air con in Singapore,” Chee said. “It’s impossible with the heat.” The 20-year-old university student lives with his family in a … Read more

North Korean leader’s sister attacks US-South Korea agreement | TheStarsHub

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North Korean leader's sister attacks US-South Korea agreement | CNN

TheStarsHub  —  The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has hit back at a key agreement made between the US and South Korea, claiming it will only serve to worsen security. Washington and Seoul made a pact at the White House on Wednesday that aims to deter North Korean aggression, including a … Read more