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Weather

Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton's death

Tropical Storm Dolly forms days after Dolly Parton's death

  • Jeanine Santucci, Doyle Rice and Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Today

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, just days after music icon Dolly Parton's death, becoming the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.

Florida Watches Dolly as Storm Tracks Caribbean

Florida Watches Dolly as Storm Tracks Caribbean

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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed over the south-central Atlantic and is tracking toward the Leeward Islands in the northeastern Caribbean. AccuWeather forecasts 1 to 4 inches of rain across the Leewards, Puerto Rico, Hispaniola and Cuba, with a potential local maximum of 12 inches. Wind gusts…

Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest town

Climate change reshaping daily life in Europe’s hottest town

  • DANILO ARNONE and GISELDA VAGNONI Reuters

The temperature record in Floridia, at 119.8 degrees, marked a turning point as extreme heat waves have become more frequent, lasting weeks or months and affecting long-cherished social spaces.

Record-early champagne harvest highlights climate change impact on French vineyards

Record-early champagne harvest highlights climate change impact on French vineyards

  • Elissa Darwish Reuters

Higher temperatures accelerate ripening and produce grapes with a higher sugar content, making it harder to preserve champagne's flavor and acidity.

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

Europe's heatwaves expose insurance gap as business losses mount

  • Simon Jessop, Rebecca Delaney and Valentina Za Reuters

Heatwaves are increasingly taking a toll on Europe's economy, reducing productivity, curbing consumer spending and raising operating costs.

Photos: Heat waves accelerate Champagne grape harvest in France

Photos: Heat waves accelerate Champagne grape harvest in France

  • Reuters

Climatic changes such as the record heat and drought endured across swathes of Europe this summer are testing the resilience of France's champagne industry.

Lake Powell, the vital reservoir for the Southwest, hits record low water levels

Lake Powell, the vital reservoir for the Southwest, hits record low water levels

  • Trevor Hughes USA TODAY

Lake Powell, the giant reservoir on the Utah-Arizona border that helps power millions of homes, has fallen to its lowest level ever amid a worsening Western drought exacerbated by climate change.

Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

Will winter be snowy, stormy or mild? Farmers' Almanac forecast by region

    As summer heat continues across much of the country, many people are already wondering what kind of winter is ahead.

    Europe swelters under new heatwave

    Europe swelters under new heatwave

      A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer. That includes France, where temperatures in parts of the country have soared to 40 degrees Celsius, triggering a wildfire in the southwest. Monte Francis has the details.

      Global sea temperature reach 21 degrees amid heatwaves

      Global sea temperature reach 21 degrees amid heatwaves

        A large part of Europe is in the grip of its fifth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures in parts of France soaring to 40 degrees Celsius. And the extreme weather is also taking a toll on the world’s oceans: last month, average global sea temperatures reached a record high of 21 degrees …

        El Niño, Polar Vortex: What Old Farmer's Almanac says about winter

        El Niño, Polar Vortex: What Old Farmer's Almanac says about winter

          The winter months will be wet, turbulent and cold, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac. Here's what else this winter could bring.

          Europe Braces for Another Heatwave as Drought Deepens

          Europe Braces for Another Heatwave as Drought Deepens

            Much of Europe is bracing for yet another scorching heatwave, adding to a summer already marked by record-breaking temperatures, worsening drought, and major wildfires. Parts of Britain and France face extreme heat warnings with forecasts in the mid-30s Celsius, while Greece reported a secon…

            Extreme heat becoming more frequent and intense, UN agency says

            Extreme heat becoming more frequent and intense, UN agency says

              * Heatwaves becoming more frequent, intense and longer, World Meteorological Organization says * Global warming and high-pressure systems driving Europe's heatwaves, not El Niño * Warm seas and

              Crews battle almost 200 wildfires across US

              Crews battle almost 200 wildfires across US

                More than 20,000 people in southwest Canada and the western United States have fled their homes as wildfires, fueled by hot, dry weather, burn more than 3 million acres.

                Local News

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: August 31

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: August 31

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Tucson's Top Stories: August 31

                Tucson's Top Stories: August 31

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

                Photos: Salpointe earns 28-7 win against Marana, high school football

                Salpointe Lancers earn a 28-7 win against the Marana Tigers in a varsity football game on Thursday night at Marana High School. 

                Tucson arts groups to get $621,000 in state arts funding

                Tucson arts groups to get $621,000 in state arts funding

                Tucson arts groups were awarded more than $621,000 through Arizona’s latest round of state arts funding.

                State & Regional

                The furry volunteers bringing good vibes to Phoenix Sky Harbor

                The furry volunteers bringing good vibes to Phoenix Sky Harbor

                Stressed travelers can find remedies for their anxieties while at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. These remedies are furry, have four legs and love to be pet and cuddled thanks to the Navigator Buddies program.

                TikTok star 'Heston James' pleads guilty to Tempe social media pranks

                TikTok star 'Heston James' pleads guilty to Tempe social media pranks

                TikTok influencer Heston James pleaded guilty to posing as a corporate employee to gain access to restricted areas of Tempe businesses for social media videos.

                Gov. Katie Hobbs won't disclose legal defense funders

                Gov. Katie Hobbs won't disclose legal defense funders

                Gov. Katie Hobbs says she won't disclose who is helping to fund the legal costs incurred amid investigations.

                Why bats are good for Arizona

                Why bats are good for Arizona

                Arizona is home to 29 bat species, from tiny canyon bats to two-foot-wide western mastiffs. Scientists are working to uncover their still-mysterious lives.

                Nation & World

                Experts, lawyers puzzled over Venezuela oil deal

                Experts, lawyers puzzled over Venezuela oil deal

                A massive long-term oil deal expected to grant the U.S. access to a fifth of Venezuela's crude reserves has energy experts and lawyers questioning its legality and eventual execution while calling on both governments for contract transparency.

                On islands key to Taiwan's defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike

                On islands key to Taiwan's defense, troops prepare for a Chinese first strike

                Thousands of Taiwanese troops form a garrison on the Penghu Islands and they are training for war with China. If Beijing decides to attack, they will be on Taiwan’s frontline.

                50,000 cans of PBR vanish in beer heist

                50,000 cans of PBR vanish in beer heist

                As investigators search for the missing cargo, Pabst has turned to social media to spread the word, offering a reward for information.

                Canada is fighting back in trade war with Trump. See what states it targets

                Canada is fighting back in trade war with Trump. See what states it targets

                Canadian officials say they targeted specific states and industries with retaliatory tariffs — such as those on food products, beverages and appliances — to apply political pressure on U.S. officials.

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                Why Arizona colleges are expecting fewer students this year

                Why Arizona colleges are expecting fewer students this year

                Judge rules against former U of A employee in wrongful termination suit

                Judge rules against former U of A employee in wrongful termination suit

                Arizona neighbors' new house plans not a nuisance, court rules

                Arizona neighbors' new house plans not a nuisance, court rules

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                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                The Name on the Door: How a Father's Promise Inspired a New Approach to Health Access

                The Name on the Door: How a Father's Promise Inspired a New Approach to Health Access

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                How Bitcoin Halving Events Shape Long-Term Crypto Market Cycles

                Contributor content. The crypto market does not move in a straight line. It rises, cools off, and builds again.

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                Reactive vs. Planned Tire Programs for Tucson Fleets in Summer

                Reactive vs. Planned Tire Programs for Tucson Fleets in Summer

                Contributor content. Learn the benefits of planned tire programs for Tucson freight vehicles during the summer months.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Crime

                Tucson police: 3 killed outside bar

                Tucson police: 3 killed outside bar

                Three men were killed overnight in the parking lot of a Tucson bar.

                Former Tucson airman pleads guilty to child-sex crimes

                Former Tucson airman pleads guilty to child-sex crimes

                A former Tucson airman pleaded guilty to multiple counts of child-sex crimes after investigators say he attempted to pay for what he thought would be sexual contact with a 6-year-old.

                Deputy union: Fugitive in Tucson police recruit killing was found days before arrest

                Deputy union: Fugitive in Tucson police recruit killing was found days before arrest

                The day after a Tucson police recruit was fatally shot during a home invasion, one suspect fled after the Pima County Sheriff's Department denied requests to contain his location until a SWAT-equipped arrest warrant was approved. He was arrested four days later after a standoff.

                Suspect in Tucson police recruit killing fatally shot boyhood friend at 12

                Suspect in Tucson police recruit killing fatally shot boyhood friend at 12

                One of two men charged in the killing of a Tucson police recruit killed his boyhood friend in a shooting when he was 12 years old, news reports show.

                Politics

                Pima County probes potential data center health risks

                Pima County probes potential data center health risks

                A new Pima County report examines how the presence of a data center could affect human health. There's a lot that's not known.

                Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

                Gallego, Romero call for New Deal-style Colorado River project

                The U.S. government needs to launch a massive federal public works program to build more infrastructure to help Arizona and other Southwestern states cope with impending Colorado River water cutbacks, said U.S. Sen. Ruben Gallego and Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.

                Arizona paid caregiver fight reignites over audit

                Arizona paid caregiver fight reignites over audit

                Thousands of Arizonans who take part in the state's Arizona Parents as Paid Caregivers program, but a new audit of the service drew new attention to its problems and whether Arizona can sustain it over the long term.

                Ex-DCS chief: Contractor used Hobbs ties in pay push

                Ex-DCS chief: Contractor used Hobbs ties in pay push

                The leader of a children's group home tried to leverage his ties to Gov. Katie Hobbs, telling one state child welfare official he would recommend Hobbs keep the official in his job — if the official approved higher pay for the contractor — newly released investigative documents say.

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