The painful scourge of 'mommy wrist.'

Prime Day Deals: Day 2. Plus, the 10 best U.S. cities to visit right now. July 12, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY July 12, 2023 | [VIEW IN BROWSER]( This is TODAY Scorching temperatures continue across the Southwest and large swaths of the country, while Vermont starts a slow recovery from massive flooding. Plus, what to know about the condition called "mommy wrist" that has affected new mom Kaley Cuoco, and the best deals under $25 as Amazon Prime Day continues. The Latest   [Extreme heat continues to bake the Southwest, while Vermont recovers from massive flooding.]( It's another scorching day for much of the country with heat alerts stretching from California to South Florida. [Triple-digit temperatures continue to plague the Southwest](, with highs expected to reach a staggering 120 degrees in some spots by the weekend. El Paso, Texas, has had 26 100 degree-plus days in a row, their longest streak ever recorded, while Miami has seen 31 consecutive days of 100 degree-plus index heat. A [persistent heat dome over the Southwest]( is bringing “anomalously hot summer weather” to the region, the National Weather Service yesterday. Meanwhile, in the Northeast, [Vermont is slowly recovering]( from a storm that delivered two months of rain in two days, trapping residents in homes, closing roadways and choking streets with mud and debris. Above, two kayakers paddle through floodwaters in Montpelier. [Here's the latest](. [Kaley Cuoco has a painful condition some new moms get: What is ‘mommy wrist’?]( Kaley Cuoco can attest that the aches and pains don't end after pregnancy. "The Flight Attendant" star shared that she is [suffering from "mommy wrist,"]( a bout of tendinitis likely caused by repeatedly lifting her 3-month-old daughter, Matilda. The new mom shared a photo on Instagram story of her left wrist in a black compression bandage. “Mommy wrist” is officially known as de Quervain tenosynovitis and occurs due to repetitive movements such as lifting, carrying or nursing an infant, according to the[Mayo Clinic](. It can usually be alleviated with a brace, ice and an over-the-counter pain reliever, but in some cases requires physical therapy. [Read more here](. [🏙️ The 10 best cities in the U.S. to book for your next vacation, according to Travel + Leisure.]( If you're looking to combine a beach getaway with some city fun this summer, check out the top U.S. destination in this year's World's Best Awards from Travel + Leisure. The winner of the magazine's survey of best U.S. cities is Charleston, South Carolina (again!), which edged out Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the top spot. [See the rest of the top 10 here](, plus the finest hotels, cruises and the magazine's list of the [world's best cities](, led by Oaxaca, Mexico. 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