A city in northern Arizona, seat of Coconino County, perched on the edge of the Colorado Plateau.
Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link, built to rescue NASA’s Swift gamma-ray observatory, has begun tumbling in orbit. Engineers are working to slow its spin and maintain control as the mission to boost Swift’s orbit faces a race against time.
Back-to-school gear weighs on students as backpacks hold laptops, textbooks and gear. Experts say signs of overload include leaning forward and difficulty walking; families are urged to audit contents and keep loads light as schools weigh print versus digital learning.
The Florida Department of Transportation has revoked permits for license-plate reader systems used by local law enforcement, ordering removal from state roadways within 30 days. The move follows concerns about misuse, data privacy, and surveillance.A broader wave of state actions parallels Texas and other jurisdictions amid privacy worries and allegations of abuse in ALPR programs.
Samuel Bateman, already serving a 50-year federal term for child sexual abuse, has received a state sentence for transporting young girls in an unventilated trailer after a 2022 Flagstaff stop. Three girls, aged 11-14, were found inside the trailer. The ruling underscores accountability and prevents Bateman from posing again.
Flash flooding has swept Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch since Saturday afternoon, forcing air and ground evacuations, destroying footbridges and damaging the Transcanyon water pipeline. Park officials have evacuated more than 60 people, recovered at least two bodies and are searching for one remaining missing person while enforcing emergency water restrictions and closing overnight lodging.
The Four Corners region has faced days of heavy rain that have triggered evacuations, flooded rivers, and power outages. Authorities warn hazards remain as more rainfall is forecast and floodwaters rise.