Happy Wednesday! Today’s top stories include sculptor Claes Oldenburg’s passing, fires being put out at the RIBA and in greater London, and other explosive news. Read on for more:
High temperatures in U.K. prompts the government to declare a national emergency
Extreme heat in the United Kingdom and across Europe is continuing to shatter records, spark wildfires, and cause general misery. In Coningsby, England, temperatures reached 104.5 degrees Fahrenheit yesterday, the highest ever recorded in the U.K. With hot weather comes a number of adverse climate and environmental responses, including melting airport tarmacs and houses going up in flames. Schools, businesses, and cultural institutions
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