Phoenix breaks heat record at 115 degrees; cooldown and storm chances expected this weekend
Phoenix hit a record 115 degrees Tuesday, and forecasters expect the extreme heat to ease into cooler, stormier weather by the weekend.
Phoenix Landmarks and Locals Honor Dolly Parton After Her Death at 80
Phoenix’s Tovrea Castle was lit pink and purple to honor Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at 80 after a brief cancer battle.
Braves defeat Dodgers 4-3 in series opener as Glasnow returns from injury
Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on August 25, 2026, in series opener as Tyler Glasnow made his return from injury.
New study finds at least 25% of sampled former NFL players had CTE, prompting NFLPA alert
A study by Mass General Brigham and Boston University found that at least 25% of 235 former NFL players who donated brains had chronic traumatic…
Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton for up to £70 million
Manchester United complete the signing of Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba for an initial £65m plus £5m in add-ons, marking the club’s third midfield signing…
Ja’Marr Chase suffers hyperextension in practice, Bengals pull him out as precaution
Bengals All-Pro WR Ja’Marr Chase hyperextended his knee during Tuesday practice after landing awkwardly on a pass but said he’s fine and could have continued.
Commanders sign former Pro Bowl OT D.J. Humphries to one-year deal after Tunsil’s torn triceps
The Commanders sign D.J. Humphries to a one-year contract as offensive line depth after starting left tackle Laremy Tunsil tears his triceps.
US Escalates Economic Pressure on Iran as War Drags On, While Bessent’s Bond Market Moves Draw Skepticism
The US launched a major new sanctions push on Iran as the war drags on, while Bessent’s bond market interventions draw criticism from investor Stanley…
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Still Closed as US Shifts to Sanctions Campaign
Iran says the Strait of Hormuz stays closed despite talks with Oman, as the US shifts from military strikes to a major new sanctions campaign.
Dolly Parton Dies at 80 After Brief Cancer Battle
Dolly Parton died Tuesday at 80 at Nashville’s Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center after a brief cancer battle, prompting tributes from stars and political leaders.