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COMIC: Temps are predicted to hit 106 in Egypt this week. How do people stay cool?
NPRSaturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing?
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing?
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Back in the '90s, I learned the art of staying cool in Egypt. At that time, air conditioning was not common. In the extremely hot summer of 2026, how are people managing?
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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Economic impact
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