 Exit polls taken today show the left wing new popular front on track to gain the most seats in the country's lower house of parliament, the National Assembly. French President Emmanuel Macron's a centrist coalition finished second with the right wing National Rally Party coming in third. No coalition is expected to get an absolute majority, which could pave the way for gridlock as no one party can form a government without the others. Death Valley is nearing the world record for the hottest temperature. The California landmark broke its own previous record with a reading of 128 degrees yesterday.