- Over 2,600 confirmed dead in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes; thousands missing amid fears of mass graves.
- U.S. Northeast hit by extreme heatwave, with temperatures up to 107°F, causing power outages and health concerns during outdoor events.
- The Great American State Fair
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