La côte est des États-Unis plongée dans la fournaise

Confirmed Facts

• More than 150 million people in the eastern United States, including New York and Washington, are affected by an oppressive heatwave.
  Reported by: Le Devoir
• Felt temperatures are expected to reach 45°C in New York and Washington, and 40°C in Boston and Philadelphia.
  Reported by: Le Devoir
• The heatwave is impacting the World Cup being held in the US, Canada, and Mexico, with many open-air stadiums lacking air conditioning.
  Reported by: Le Devoir
• Heatwaves cause more deaths in the US than hurricanes and floods.
  Reported by: Le Devoir
• Extreme heat warnings are issued for the western US starting mid-July.
  Reported by: Le Devoir
• Waves of heat are becoming more intense and frequent globally due to climate change, mainly caused by the combustion of coal, oil, and gas.
  Reported by: Le Devoir
• The 250th Independence Day celebrations in Washington D.C. were impacted by a storm and heat, forcing an evacuation and delaying events.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
• Donald Trump ordered the reopening of celebration venues at 9:45 PM on July 4th.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada
• The 4th of July 2026, with temperatures of 37.8°C, could be the hottest since 1919 in Washington D.C.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada
• A military parade was canceled due to the heat, but maritime and air celebrations took place.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada
• Members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched in Washington D.C. during the celebrations.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada
• An investigation for fraud related to donations for the 'America 250' and 'Freedom 250' organizations is possible.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada
• Mohamed Lamine Benredouane, a SPVM police officer, and Michel Moshe Mizrahi, a citizen, died in a shooting in Côte-des-Neiges on June 22.
  Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada, CBC News, TVA Nouvelles
• The suspect, Seth Scott Hatfield, 25, from Alberta, was also killed by police.
  Reported by: Le Devoir, CBC News
• The suspect allegedly left behind a manifesto linked to incel ideology, expressing hatred for women and the pornography industry.
  Reported by: Le Devoir, CBC News
• The shooting took place near the headquarters of Aylo, the company that owns Pornhub.
  Reported by: Le Devoir, CBC News
• A female police officer was injured but her life is not in danger.
  Reported by: Le Devoir, CBC News
• The BEI (Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes) is investigating the police intervention and is seeking witnesses and video footage.
  Reported by: Le Devoir, Radio-Canada, CBC News, TVA Nouvelles
• Mohamed Lamine Benredouane is the first SPVM officer killed in the line of duty in 24 years.
  Reported by: Le Devoir
• A public memorial for Mohamed Lamine Benredouane was held at the Bell Centre.
  Reported by: CBC News, TVA Nouvelles, Le Devoir
• The Sûreté du Québec (SQ) is leading the criminal investigation into the shooting.
  Reported by: CBC News
• A specialized national security unit within the RCMP is investigating ideologically motivated violent extremism.
  Reported by: CBC News
• Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the World Cup Round of 16.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
• The match was preceded by controversy over FIFA's decision to annul Folarin Balogun's suspension, allowing him to play.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
• The Belgian team stated the Balogun affair motivated them.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
• Charles De Ketelaere scored a double for Belgium.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada, Le Devoir
• The US coach, Mauricio Pochettino, stated his team did not play at their usual level.
  Reported by: Radio-Canada
• Donald Trump is reported to have asked FIFA to lift Folarin Balogun's suspension.
  Reported by: Le Devoir