Italian delivery riders strike as heatwave peaks

The BBC reported Wednesday that delivery riders in Milan, Bologna and Florence have struck to demand additional rights and protections during Italy's intensifying heatwave. The riders are seeking guarantees on health and safety as well as wage protections, according to the BBC's account. The action reflects growing pressure on outdoor workers across the country as temperatures climb toward 42 degrees Celsius, with 15 cities under maximum heat warnings for Thursday, July 16th, according to reporting from The Local Italy.