The average global temperature hit 63 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, surpassing the most recent records set by Tuesday and Monday. Marshall Shepherd of the University of Georgia's atmospheric sciences program tells us more about this heat. And, earlier this week, Meta launched Threads, a new app designed to reel in Twitter's disgruntled user base. So far, the launch has been a resounding success. We get the latest from Alex Cranz, managing editor at The Verge. Then, national parks are the perfect summer getaways — but they can get rather crowded during peak season. AllTrails CEO Ron Schneidermann shares his suggestions for alternative hidden gems people can visit instead of some of the more inundated parks.