Arizona city in the East Valley
A wave of heat-related challenges is unfolding as global households face rising energy bills, with heat waves intensifying the demand for cooling. Governments are weighing support for low-income families while debates over air conditioning and fan use continue across regions.
Phoenix officers Antonio Felix and Luis Vasquez have been arrested on charges including aggravated assault and kidnapping. Police say the victims were assaulted and shocked with a Taser during a late-night traffic stop; body cameras were not activated and there is no video evidence. The investigation is ongoing and a court date is scheduled.