From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.

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From land, a rip current can appear relatively calm, as a strip of water that extends out between breaking waves. Its appearance can be deceiving.

© NOAA, via Associated Press

The popular notions of summer fun and the things we actually feel like doing can sometimes be at odds with each other.

Exceptionally high temperatures strained electricity systems as people sought air-conditioning, although many did not have that option.

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