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A heat dome has enveloped the US, bringing extreme temperatures that may break long-standing records across more than 30 states. With over 100 million Americans under heat warnings, the dome is expected to affect areas from the Central Plains to the Northeast, where cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia could see temperatures soar into the 90s this weekend. Need More Context? 🔎

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier proposed an 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility in the Everglades to detain immigrants who entered the US illegally, pitching it directly to President Trump. The concept, highlighted in a video featuring aerial views of the wetlands, suggests a location at the Miami-Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport, capable of housing up to 1,000 detainees. Need More Context? 🔎

Conrad Byrd, 50, was sentenced to 13 years and six months in prison after being arrested on March 14 in Solihull, West Midlands, with over 25 kilos of cocaine worth approximately £3.8 million in his vehicle. He admitted to conspiring to supply Class A drugs for an organized crime group and was found with additional drugs and cash at his home in Sidcup following further searches. Need More Context? 🔎

President Donald Trump has demanded a special prosecutor to investigate the 2020 election, claiming it was a "total FRAUD" and asserting that evidence of wrongdoing is "MASSIVE and OVERWHELMING." This comes as Trump continues to challenge the legitimacy of Joe Biden's presidency, despite previous investigations concluding there was no fraud that affected the election outcome. Need More Context? 🔎

This is the moment an inmate was found wedged in a hole during a bungled escape attempt in Brazil. Prisoner Alan Leandro da Silva, 32, spent two days digging a hole in his cell at Rio Branco Penitentiary with a broomstick handle and a nail. Attempting to escape while guards were distracted, he became stuck, leading wardens to call firefighters for rescue; he was freed unharmed after extensive efforts. Need More Context? 🔎

Scott Allen Gardner, 33, was arrested for allegedly leaving his 18-month-old son, Sebastian, in a hot truck for over three hours while he got a haircut and drank at a bar in Ormond Beach, Florida. Charged with aggravated manslaughter and child neglect, Gardner's actions resulted in Sebastian's death due to heat exposure, with his body temperature reportedly reaching 111 degrees Fahrenheit. Need More Context? 🔎