That’s hot: Needles dethrones Phoenix as hottest U.S. city in July

Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called NFL prospect Shedeur Sanders, falsely claiming he had been drafted by the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons condemned the behavior, stating they had contacted Sanders to apologize, and facilitated a direct apology from Jax, who called his actions "selfish and childish." Sanders, initially a top draft prospect, fell to the fifth round as the 144th overall pick by the Cleveland Browns, attracting...

First responders in Clearwater, Florida, declared a "mass casualty incident" after a recreational ferry carrying over 40 passengers was struck by an unidentified boat that fled the scene near the Memorial Causeway Bridge. Two individuals sustained serious injuries and were airlifted to local hospitals, while all passengers were safely evacuated from the ferry, which came to rest on a sandbar. Authorities have alerted local hospitals and advised drivers to avoid the area as they investigate...

Summary of Oklahoma Flooding and Severe Weather Alerts At least one person has died due to flash flooding in southwest Oklahoma, prompting officials to advise against driving on flooded roads. Emergency responders have been conducting water rescues, with ongoing investigations into the incident. As floodwaters are expected to rise, evacuation orders have been issued in affected areas, while severe weather warnings extend across the Southwest and Rockies, with risks for tornadoes and damaging winds impacting...

Summary Campgrounds and facilities at federal lakes and reservoirs across six states will face closures or reduced hours starting mid-May due to budget cuts and staffing shortages under the Trump administration. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers aims to concentrate resources at fewer recreational sites to maintain service levels while protecting hydropower operations, leading to community concerns, especially in areas like Pickstown, SD, and western Kansas. Recent decisions include closing visitor centers and limiting camping...

In a tragic incident in Kansas City, Missouri, 29-year-old Firefighter-Paramedic Graham Hoffman was fatally stabbed by a patient he was transporting to a hospital on Sunday. Despite immediate emergency response and extensive medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries. The suspect is in custody, and Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas has called for justice, emphasizing the senseless nature of this line-of-duty death. Full Article

A federal judge expressed strong suspicion that the Trump administration deported a 2-year-old U.S. citizen, referred to as "V.M.L," to Honduras without adequate legal process. Detained alongside her undocumented mother and sister, V.M.L. was deported even after her father's attorney informed immigration officials of her citizenship. The ACLU criticized the rapid deportation and raised serious due process concerns, while Judge Terry Doughty scheduled a hearing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the case and the government's...