Heat Wave Hits as Swift and Kelce Donate | Providence News

Providence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 2, 2026 · 1m

Scorching heatwaves are gripping the region, with triple-digit temps and humidity threatening health and infrastructure—Amtrak’s already canceling trains, while outdoor workers face peril. Amid the swelter, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce drop a surprise $1 million donation to Rhode Island’s food bank and are rumored to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden this weekend. Politically, Senate control hangs in the balance as GOP-friendly maps tighten the race to a few key states. Locally, Fall River’s splash pads stay open longer to cool things down, and East Providence honors Cape Verde’s…