Many American cities are experiencing cold temperatures and “snow squalls,” but huge parts of Australia are facing a much different problem: record-high temperatures and massive wildfires. On Tuesday, the country experienced its hottest day ever recorded, reaching an average maximum temperature of 105.6 degrees Fahrenheit nationally. However, experts at the country’s Bureau of Meteorology think this record could be broken pretty soon because of intensifying heat expected on Wednesday. [National Public Radio]
