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Monday, July 3, was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to data from the US National Centers for Environmental Prediction. The average global temperature reached 17.01 degrees Celsius (62.62 Fahrenheit), surpassing the August 2016 record of 16.92C (62.46F) as heatwaves sizzled around the world. The southern US has been suffering under an intense heat dome in recent weeks. In China, an enduring heatwave continued, with temperatures above 35C (95F). North Africa has seen temperatures near 50C (122F).
Kate, the Princess of Wales, had the best seat in the house Tuesday on Centre Court at Wimbledon in the front row of the Royal Box and right next to Roger Federer. The future queen, wearing a mint green blazer, made her way down to her seat only moments before Federer was feted ahead of the opening match on Day 2 of the grass-court tournament. Federer, an eight-time champion at the All England Club, sat between the princess and his wife, Mirka.
A Thai doctor endorsing a dubious diabetes treatment, a Filipino physician touting crotch-enhancing underwear, a US doctor sparking off anti-vaccine conspiracies – they are all victims of identity theft plaguing health professionals.
Walaa Hammad has found a niche repairing mobile phones from her home, offering services to other women in the conservative Palestinian enclave of Gaza who fear allowing male technicians access to their photos and social media accounts. Hammad set up her business with the help of "Amjaad for Community Creativity and Development", a non-governmental organization that aims through workshops and other activities to empower unemployed female graduates and help them to find jobs