<p>A heat dome will blanket the region over the next few&nbsp;days,&nbsp;with &quot;feels-like&quot; temperatures&nbsp;topping 100 degrees and chances of thunderstorms. NewsdayTV&nbsp;meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.</p>


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Residents say deer have been spotted in backyards and local streets as a result of the uptick in population. NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'There are just too many'

LIPA headed off a short-term power capacity deficiency by retrofitting three small power plants. Newsday energy reporter Mark Harrington has more.

LIPA power deficiencies?

Organizers say the efforts will help restore the water quality in the bay because these sprats act as "filters." NewsdayTV's Shari Einhorn has more.

'We're putting them in there to improve the environment'

Long Island environmentalists were alarmed by the results of a new United Nations report saying the planet faces more extreme weather. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger reports.

'The alarm is being rung'

The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.

Spotted lanternflies on the rise

Aditi Patel of Old Westbury says her mother and mother-in-law, as well as a family friend, are among at least 90 Americans missing after the floods in Nepal and Tibet earlier this week, NewsdayTV's Doug Geed reports.

'It's been the most devastating 48 hours, I think, of my life'

Possible plans to build a trail connecting parts of Long Island have many residents excited about the future.

'Leads to future improvement on Long Island'

The multibillion-dollar project to improve the flow of energy to and from Long Island is facing pushback from some groups that say the health of Hempstead Harbor is at stake. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

High-voltage concerns

Savion Energy wants to build the plant at a site on Morris Avenue and the Long Island Expressway south service road. NewsdayTV's Andrew Ehinger has the story.

'We very much disagree with that decision'

Mandates could include requiring new systems when old septic tanks fail or when houses are sold. NewsdayTV's Virginia Huie reports.

'There's no harm in reaching out to the county'

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Lightning halted No. 10 Alabama's game against Florida State with 2:36 remaining in the second quarter and the Seminoles leading 21-13.

Florida State-Alabama is delayed again by lightning in Tuscaloosa

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