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BBC WorldNews report · Jun 27, 8:48 PM
Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
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An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.
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Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic
An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.
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What happened An estimated 150 million people are now experiencing temperatures of over 35C across Europe.
The headline split BBC World frames it as "Heatwave breaks records in Germany, Denmark and Czech Republic". KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) frames it as "Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Repu...".
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UPIWire story · Jun 27, 11:12 PM
European nations break more records amid historic heat wave
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Europe may have to brace for even broken records this week as the historic heat wave that has roasted the continent over the several days keeps going.
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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 27, 8:31 PM
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
A heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark. Temps are beginning to ease in the UK.
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Jun 27, 8:31 PM: KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR) joined the source map.
Jun 27, 8:48 PM: BBC World joined the source map.
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