In climate news, a new study finds the planet is likely to experience record or near-record levels of heat over the next five years. The report by the U.N.'s weather agency and the U.K.'s Met Office projects global surface temperatures will exceed 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels, passing a limit set by the Paris climate accord to stave off the worst effects of global heating.

Meanwhile, temperature records are falling across Europe this week amid an extreme heat wave. Portugal reported its hottest-ever day in the month of May. Italy suffered blackouts around Turin, while in Paris, unhoused residents held a protest to demand emergency housing during the heat wave.

Melissa: “Honestly, I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. It’s awful. It’s not easy, especially at night when it comes to sleeping, finding shelter or even eating. It’s not easy.”