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Weather

A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

A powerful El Niño is set to reshape global weather in 2026

  • Dinah Voyles Pulver USA Today

Previous El Niños fueled wildfires, caused extreme flooding and mega droughts, prompted widespread coral bleaching and disrupted marine life migrations and foraging.

Is El Niño about to reshape the Pacific again?

Is El Niño about to reshape the Pacific again?

  • USA Today - News

La Niña is gone, but its effects linger as scientists watch for El Niño and the possible return of “the Blob” ocean heat wave.

Why El Niño does not mean a quiet hurricane season

Why El Niño does not mean a quiet hurricane season

  • USA Today - Vertical

Oceans are holding excess heat, so while El Niño can limit hurricanes, scientists warn storms can still form.

NASA unveils next crew of astronauts who will fly to space station

NASA unveils next crew of astronauts who will fly to space station

  • Eric Lagatta USA Today

The Artemis II crew members may be back on Earth after a moon-circling mission, but the next group of astronauts is already getting ready to head to space.

Study: Bird populations are shrinking faster in ag hotspots — including Midwest

Study: Bird populations are shrinking faster in ag hotspots — including Midwest

  • ABIGAIL BOTTAR Harvest Public Media

The loss of bird populations has been documented since the 1970s. 

Gibraltar's monkeys find a clever way to avoid a junk food bellyache

Gibraltar's monkeys find a clever way to avoid a junk food bellyache

  • Marta Serafinko Reuters

Researchers said the monkeys have been observed eating soil more frequently, a behavior they said may help the macaques avoid stomach upset from consuming human snacks.

Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest

Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest

  • Paul Rogers The Mercury News

Five years ago, a tragic environmental story unfolded when thousands of giant sequoia trees, an iconic California species that can live for 3,000 years, were killed during multiple large wildfires.

Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest

Wildfires killed nearly 20% of the world’s giant sequoias. How crews are racing to save the rest

    Five years ago, a tragic environmental story unfolded when thousands of giant sequoia trees, an iconic California species that can live for 3,000 years, were killed during multiple large wildfires.

    Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

    Is April 25 perfect? Meteorologists disagree with 'Miss Congeniality'

      A group of meteorologists is raining on "Miss Congeniality's" parade over the film's famous "perfect date" scene.

      Joshua Kutryk is the next Canadian going on a NASA mission

      Joshua Kutryk is the next Canadian going on a NASA mission

        Joshua Kutryk will be part of NASA's Expedition 75, a team of four astronauts heading to the International Space Station later in September of this year. The group of Canadian, American and Russian scientists will spend six months aboard the station to conduct research, work Kutryk hopes oth…

        Monkeys learn to swallow soil so they can keep eating junk food, research suggests

        Monkeys learn to swallow soil so they can keep eating junk food, research suggests

          Credit: Martin Nicourt/Gibraltar macaques project. Monkeys living on Gibraltar have learned that swallowing soil can quell upset stomachs caused by eating sweet and salty snacks offered by or stolen from holidaymakers, research suggests. Snacks such as chocolate bars, crisps and ice cream ha…

          This Is The Right Way To Watch A Meteor Shower

          This Is The Right Way To Watch A Meteor Shower

            Meteor showers are one of the easiest and most magical ways to experience the night sky, but catching a great display takes a little planning.

            Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

            Circling the moon, a Black astronaut inspires millions

              Victor Glover is among 20 Black astronauts selected by NASA since its first class of Mercury astronauts in 1959, representing roughly 6% of all astronauts the agency has chosen.

              Artemis astronauts detail their historic journey

              Artemis astronauts detail their historic journey

                The Artemis II crew is back home, safe and sound after setting an incredible record for deep space travel. 

                Local News

                Photos: Saguaros roll over Grand Junction 14-2, Pecos League baseball

                Photos: Saguaros roll over Grand Junction 14-2, Pecos League baseball

                Tucson notched 14 runs, including a seven-run seventh, en route to a 14-2 win over the Razorback Suckers in Pecos League action, June 12, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Tucson events celebrate Juneteenth

                Tucson events celebrate Juneteenth

                Several events this week celebrate Juneteenth, which is on Friday.

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 14

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: June 14

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

                Tucson's Top Stories: June 14

                Tucson's Top Stories: June 14

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

                State & Regional

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's Erroneous Convictions Fund established by lawmakers in 2025 received no new funding in this year's budget.

                What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

                What to know about 10 measures Arizona lawmakers sent to the ballot

                Along with 10 measures Arizona lawmakers are sending to voters, there could be three more proposals on the ballot if their citizen sponsors can get the required signatures.

                Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

                Records: Man tried to flee to Mexico after tot fatally struck

                Court records reveal new details about a man who was arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a toddler dead in west Phoenix, according to Phoenix police.

                State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Sharia law and related practices that conflict with state law, including forced marriage, honor killings and female genital mutilation. The proposal passed on party-line votes and now heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs, while critics argue the measure is unnecessary because the prohibited acts are already illegal.

                Nation & World

                US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

                US, Iran reach peace deal, signing set for Friday, Pakistan says

                The United States and Iran reached a deal to end their war and will hold an official signing ceremony Friday in Switzerland, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz ​Sharif said early Monday.

                Deadly Israeli strike hits Beirut

                Deadly Israeli strike hits Beirut

                The Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes in Beirut, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure, with smoke seen rising over the Lebanese capital. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said the operation was a response to recent Hezbollah attacks on northern Israel. The strike…

                Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk

                Trump says Israeli attacks on Beirut unjustified, puts Iran deal at risk

                Trump has commented on Truth Social, condemning Israeli attacks on Beirut as the cease fire is to be extended.

                Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                Why is 'Yankee Doodle' the only song we remember from the Revolution?

                The English song, written for the British to make fun of clodhopping "yankees," became the defining song of the American side.

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                2 Arizona hotels named among best in US

                2 Arizona hotels named among best in US

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                University of Arizona's enrollment drops by 2.7%

                University of Arizona's enrollment drops by 2.7%

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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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                As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

                As Changes Reshape the Peptide Supply Market, a New Marketplace Model Emerges — With Arizona Researchers Watching Closely

                Contributor content. As peptide regulations tighten, a new marketplace aims to bring verified testing and transparency to a rapidly evolving research industry.

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                Belmont Stakes Contenders Drawing Betting Interest Ahead of Race Day

                Belmont Stakes Contenders Drawing Betting Interest Ahead of Race Day

                Provided content. Early attention for the 2026 Belmont Stakes on June 6 is focused on Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo and runner-up Renegade, while several others gain momentum.

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                Federal Review Finds 5 Conditions Drive Nearly 40% of Serious ER Misdiagnosis Harms

                Federal Review Finds 5 Conditions Drive Nearly 40% of Serious ER Misdiagnosis Harms

                Provided content. A federal review finds just 5 conditions drive nearly 40% of serious ER misdiagnosis harms in the U.S., with stroke topping the list. 

                 

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                Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                Most American Homeowners Aren't Using Their Backyards, New Survey Finds

                Provided content. A new national survey finds most U.S. homeowners underuse their outdoor spaces. The reasons reveal a bigger problem with how American backyards are built.

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                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                Nancy Guthrie's Tucson neighbors: Life with streamers 'unbearable'

                For Star subscribers: Over four months after Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” co-host Savanah Guthrie, disappeared, nearby residents still report harassment and intimidation from YouTubers.

                Volunteer searchers return to Arizona-Mexico border to look for Nancy Guthrie

                Volunteer searchers return to Arizona-Mexico border to look for Nancy Guthrie

                The Buscando Corazones Nogales, or Looking for Hearts Nogales, says the group was told Nancy Guthrie — the missing mother of NBC "Today" cohost Savannah Guthrie — was buried in a stream in an area known as Mariposa, in Nogales near the U.S.-Mexico border.

                YouTuber arrested again outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home

                YouTuber arrested again outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson home

                A YouTuber was arrested, for the second time in a week, while live-streaming outside of the Nancy Guthrie house on Thursday evening.

                More details released in deputy-involved shooting near Tucson

                More details released in deputy-involved shooting near Tucson

                A deputy who fired at a man during a call about gunfire at a party last month southwest of Tucson has been identified.

                Politics

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's wrongful conviction fund gets no new money

                Arizona's Erroneous Convictions Fund established by lawmakers in 2025 received no new funding in this year's budget.

                Drones could help Tucson police boost emergency response times

                Drones could help Tucson police boost emergency response times

                The Tucson Police Department plans to implement an aerial emergency response year-long pilot program.

                State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                State lawmakers vote to outlaw Sharia Law in Arizona

                Arizona lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at prohibiting the use of Sharia law and related practices that conflict with state law, including forced marriage, honor killings and female genital mutilation. The proposal passed on party-line votes and now heads to Gov. Katie Hobbs, while critics argue the measure is unnecessary because the prohibited acts are already illegal.

                Arizona could get water from San Diego within 6 months

                Arizona could get water from San Diego within 6 months

                For Star subscribers: A new agreement signed by federal officials and leaders of water agencies in Arizona, California and Nevada could eventually lead to the transfer of potentially large amounts of Colorado River water between states.

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