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New York City braced for a brutal heatwave as temps soared into triple digits, sending thousands flocking to Rockaway Beach for relief — but the extreme heat also strained the power grid, causing outages across Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx. Officials urged residents to crank thermostats to 78 degrees, a compromise that sparked mixed reactions. Meanwhile, shark sightings briefly emptied the beach, adding a splash of drama to the already tense scene. As the city recovers, it’s a sobering reminder of how fragile infrastructure can be under extreme weather.

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