Digested week: Humid New York or London’s oven-blast heat? Tough one to call
Summary
New York City is experiencing an intense heatwave with extreme humidity, making the weather unusually oppressive for residents. Meanwhile, London is also facing a heatwave, but with very dry, oven-like heat, making it hard to say which city is suffering more.Key Facts
- New York’s heatwave is very hot and humid, unlike previous summers.
- London’s heatwave is very hot but dry, resembling desert-like conditions.
- New Yorkers rarely complain about weather but are now talking about this unusual heat.
- New York’s mayor is considering expanding cooling systems in subway stations.
- People in New York use creative ways to cope, like “dog Crocs” to protect pets’ paws from hot pavement.
- Frozen yoghurt and a snack called “dot cake” are popular food trends in New York this summer.
- The Broadway show Cats: The Jellicle Ball, inspired by 1980s ballroom culture, recently won Tony Awards.
- Observers found the recent solar eclipse less impressive than expected in London.
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