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An NPR investigation found that people in the U.S. are dying from heat much more often than official counts show. We explore the reasons why — and how lives can be saved.

Rylan Reece, 16, died on the first day of practice at tiny Pawnee Heights High School. He was the fifth Kansas football player to die during conditioning since 2018.

The 17-year-old student died on the first day of practice at Pawnee Heights High School in western Kansas. He is the fifth football player to die in Kansas since 2018.

The National Weather Service says Kansas City residents will feel temperatures climb starting Tuesday afternoon and throughout the rest of the week. Here’s a guide on what to expect and how to stay safe under these stifling hot and humid conditions.

Since 2018, four college and one high school linemen have died in Kansas from heat-related illnesses. So far this summer, high school linemen in Arkansas and Louisiana have been severely sickened by exertional heat stroke.

The Round of 32 victory sends Colombia to the next round against Switzerland, and knocks Ghana out of the tournament. Fans of both teams gathered in Kansas City to eat traditional foods and cheer together.

A heat dome that's brought punishing heat and humidity to the Midwest will make for a tough Colombia-Ghana match on Friday, for players and fans — some of whom are more accustomed to temperatures in the 60s and 70s in July.

A major heat wave is affecting much of the eastern half of the United States this week, bringing dangerous conditions to multiple World Cup matches. Kansas City's Friday evening match between Ghana and Colombia may not escape the high temperatures and humidity.

The National Weather Service has posted an extreme heat warning for the metro for most of the week. Expect the heat index to hit at least 105 degrees every day.

Dangerous heat is expected across large swaths of the U.S. this week, according to the National Weather Service. Parts of Missouri and Kansas are already under extreme heat warnings, with temperatures in the 90s paired with high humidity.

With the World Cup underway in Kansas City, Oliver Wright — who makes videos on TikTok as @SideQuestDad — has become a local celebrity talking about soccer and living in the Midwest as a Brit. In particular, he’s been teaching visitors how to beat the oppressive summer heat.

For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.