Whose lavish wedding is sparking protests this week? Find out in the quiz
From British royalty and billionaire antics to the latest in U.S. news, this week's quiz will make you feel smart and savvy at the dinner table.
heat dome
Why is extreme heat causing roads to buckle in multiple states?
There have been reports of roads buckling due to extreme heat in multiple states, including Wisconsin, Missouri, and Delaware. Why is this happening?
'A lid on a pot': How does a heat dome work?
"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.
How hot is too hot for kids to play outside?
With heat indices over 100 degrees across much of the country, it's hot out there. But is it too hot for kids to be outside?
Heat, storms and fire risk: Fourth of July weather is nothing to celebrate
Dangerous heat and elevated risks of wildfires are present in parts of the West, with climate change and El Niño both playing a role. Meanwhile, thunderstorms threaten the Midwest and the East Coast.
Heat Wave Blankets Much Of The U.S. This Week
It is bringing dangerous, record-breaking temperatures to the Central and Eastern states.