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WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Sep 3, 10:40 PM
More extreme heat to wrap up the work-week
Chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi talks about more heat and when we'll catch a break in this hot weather
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More extreme heat to wrap up the work-week
KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) and WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) describe the same event in different terms.
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As of September 3, 2026 at 11:14 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happened Chief meteorologist Jay Cardosi talks about more heat and when we'll catch a break in this hot weather.
The headline split WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) frames it as "More extreme heat to wrap up the work-week". WLS / ABC7 Chicago frames it as "Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for parts of area; CPS adjusts outdoor ac...".
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WGN-TV (Nexstar, Chicago)News report · Sep 3, 11:14 PM
Extreme heat takes toll on Gary residents waiting for power
A limited number of NIPSCO customers still do not have power stemming from the heavy storms on Aug. 11, but with the extreme heat this week, being without air conditioning is taking a toll,...
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KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Sep 3, 10:51 PM
Santa Cali Gon Days keeping medical staff on site as festival kicks off in extreme heat
Dangerously hot conditions are expected as we head into what will be an event packed weekend across the metro. But a popular Independence, Missouri, festival has a plan to keep guests safe.
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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Sep 3, 10:40 PM
East Tennessee schools adjust schedules as extreme heat sweeps region
East Tennessee schools are adapting schedules and activities to safeguard students from extreme heat.
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WLS / ABC7 ChicagoNews report · Sep 3, 10:23 PM
Chicago weather: Extreme Heat Warning in effect for parts of area; CPS adjusts outdoor activities
Chicago Public Schools said it was holding all outdoor activities inside Thursday. An Extreme Heat Warning was in effect for parts of the Chicago area.
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Sep 3, 10:23 PM: WLS / ABC7 Chicago joined the source map.
Sep 3, 10:40 PM: WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville) joined the source map.
Sep 3, 10:40 PM: WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville) joined the source map.
Sep 3, 10:51 PM: KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City) joined the source map.
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