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The latest Marvel Rivals update introduces significant mechanical changes, most notably auto-tracking missiles for Iron Man and increased damage for Phoenix. The patch also adjusts abilities for Gorr, Jubilee, and several other heroes to refine gameplay balance.
Three people drowned after flash flooding swept them away near Newcomb on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico, as a surge of monsoon moisture increases the Southwest flood threat. About 0.5 to 1 inch of rain fell in roughly an hour, triggering flash-flood watches across NM, AZ, UT and CO; Phoenix and surrounding areas saw heavy rain and rescues as storms linger. Forecasters warn the heavy rainfall threat will persist into Thursday, with ongoing risk into the weekend for New Mexico, while drier air should ease conditions in Phoenix and Tucson.
A bronze statue of Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA’s Phoenix HQ was vandalized with red paint and a defaced sign shortly after its unveiling, as police review footage and search for suspects; the memorial marked the one-year anniversary of Kirk’s death, TPUSA condemned the act and pledged to restore the statue, with no arrests announced yet.
A newly unveiled Charlie Kirk statue outside Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was vandalized with red paint across its face, neck, torso and hand, and a Christian memorial sign nearby was defaced; police are investigating with no arrests reported, and the statue is to be moved indoors for security.
An eight-foot Charlie Kirk statue at Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was defaced overnight with red spray paint, and a nearby memorial poster was damaged. TPUSA says it will repair the statue and signs and is cooperating with police, while Erika Kirk condemns the vandalism on the one-year anniversary of her husband's killing.
A newly unveiled memorial statue of Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters was defaced with red spray paint days after its installation to mark one year since his death. TPUSA says the vandalism targeted Kirk’s face and the neck area, and is reviewing footage with police as it plans to restore the statue and replace the signs. Kirk, co-founder of TPUSA, was killed while speaking at Utah Valley University; the suspect, Tyler Robinson, faces a possible death penalty after pleading not guilty to murder charges.
A statue honoring Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters was defaced with red spray paint and unreadable words days after its unveiling; police are investigating and seeking tips.
A newly unveiled 8-foot Charlie Kirk statue at Turning Point USA’s Phoenix HQ was vandalized with red spray paint, and a nearby memorial poster was defaced as well. TPUSA says it will restore the statue and signs and is reviewing surveillance footage with law enforcement to identify the perpetrators. The article notes Kirk’s killing was marked by the installation and mentions a Utah judge ruling that the suspected shooter must stand trial for aggravated murder, with potential death-penalty eligibility.
An eight-foot statue of Charlie Kirk unveiled at Turning Point USA’s Phoenix headquarters was spray-painted red overnight, with a memorial poster nearby defaced as part of the incident. Police responded to vandalism calls, and the investigation was ongoing with no suspects named at the time of reporting; the installation was reportedly meant to commemorate the one-year anniversary of Kirk’s killing.
Tropical Storm Marie off Mexico is expected to pull tropical moisture into Arizona, boosting rain chances with 30–40% in Phoenix from Thursday night through Saturday and a chance of showers into Sunday and Monday as temperatures stay around 100–103°F.
Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, were fired and arrested after an Aug. 5 unreported traffic stop in which they assaulted a man and a woman and tasered them; there is no body-worn-camera video, but investigators say probable cause exists and the officers face aggravated assault and kidnapping charges. Vasquez was released on bond while Felix remained jailed as the investigation continues. Tempe police later learned the car involved was linked to the victims, and Phoenix officials noted prior policy violations by the officers. The case has a court date scheduled and the investigation is ongoing.
Two Phoenix police officers, Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez, were fired and arrested after a violent Aug. 5 traffic stop that was not reported and reportedly lacked body-camera footage. Investigators say the officers assaulted a man and a woman, smashed the car window, and used a Taser during the stop; the victims described being punched and shocked. The officers face charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping, and the case proceeded to a special investigations unit after discovering probable crime evidence despite no video. Vasquez has been released; Felix remains jailed as they await court proceedings.
Two Phoenix police officers, Vasquez and Felix, were arrested on allegations of assault during a traffic stop. The department’s investigation and audit are ongoing, with a court date set for Friday; both officers had prior policy violations, though details were not elaborated.
A Phoenix air-traffic controller averted a potential disaster by distinguishing two American Airlines jets both designated as 2482—one arriving from Chicago, the other departing Phoenix—keeping them at safe distances as their flight paths overlapped. The controller labeled the planes as “American 2482 on the arrival” and “American 2482 on the departure,” ensuring clear instructions. Both flights landed safely; the FAA and American Airlines will investigate how the duplicate flight number occurred. An aviation-safety expert noted the system's safeguards prevented a collision, while suggesting a dispatcher may have missed the overlap.
Two American Airlines flights using the same callsign AA2482 ended up on the same Phoenix air traffic control frequency at roughly the same time, effectively heading toward each other. The outbound ORD–PHX leg and the return PHX–ORD leg were operated by possibly different aircraft, and while callsigns are usually unique, operators can reuse flight numbers; it’s unclear who should enforce distinct callsigns. The Phoenix controller calmly clarified the situation as both crews paid extra attention. Described as a rare near-miss in 25 years on the job, the incident highlights gaps in how flight numbers and callsigns are managed when flights swap planes or operate in both directions. The Chicago-to-PHX leg was delayed, while the return leg operated on time with a different airplane.