University of Florida's Skye Blakely and 17-year-old Claire Pease share the all-around lead with 55.6 points after the first day of the US gymnastics championships in Phoenix.
Two extreme Category 5 dust storms, or haboobs, recently blanketed the Phoenix area in thick haze, marking an unprecedented back-to-back occurrence according to researchers.
A ranking of River Phoenix's 16 greatest films, spanning from early television movies and teenage dramas to his iconic performances in My Own Private Idaho, Stand By Me, and Running on Empty.
The Los Angeles Sparks traded All-Star guard Kelsey Plum to the Phoenix Mercury for a 2025 first-round pick, Monique Akoa Makani, and a 2028 second-round draft choice. The deal, finalized before Sunday's trade deadline, sees Plum join Phoenix while recovering from a lower leg injury.
Mainland Chinese parents are increasingly enrolling their children in costly financial quotient (FQ) training camps, aiming to cultivate early financial literacy and entrepreneurship skills. These popular week-long classes, costing at least 12,800 yuan, are often booked months in advance.
Southern Brave defeated London Spirit by five wickets in a low-scoring Hundred match at Lord's. Jofra Archer's season-best 4-9 helped bowl out Spirit for 105, despite Jonny Bairstow's 56. David Miller then guided Brave to victory with an unbeaten 39, overcoming a mid-innings wobble.
Southern Brave extended their unbeaten run to five matches with a five-wicket victory over London Spirit at Lord's. Meanwhile, Birmingham Phoenix secured their first win of The Hundred women's competition, beating Welsh Fire by seven wickets at Edgbaston, with Ellyse Perry and Alice Capsey starring.
Waymo restarts freeway routes for its robotaxi service after a 2-month pause, following software updates to improve performance near construction zones, amid increased regulatory scrutiny over autonomous vehicle safety.
Birmingham Phoenix beat Trent Rockets by 10 runs in a record-breaking Hundred match at Edgbaston. The teams combined for 400 runs and 29 sixes in the highest-scoring game of this year's competition.
Birmingham Phoenix were bowled out for a mere 64 runs by Trent Rockets in The Hundred women's competition at Edgbaston, marking one of the lowest totals in the tournament's history. Trent Rockets chased the target comfortably in just 31 balls, winning by nine wickets, with Sophia Dunkley leading the charge with 43* off 17 balls.
England all-rounder Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of The Hundred 2026 due to a right knee injury sustained during the ODI series against India. Birmingham Phoenix, who had retained Bethell and appointed him captain, announced Donovan Ferreira will take over the captaincy for the upcoming season.
China's Feng Yanzhe and Huang Dongping, known as the “Phoenix combination,” secured their first Japan Open mixed doubles title by defeating Hong Kong's Jordan Tang Chun-man and Tse Ying-suet 2-1 in the final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium.
O funk paulista, especialmente o 'funk bruxaria', adota apelidos como Bruxo e Mago, criando personagens que definem a identidade artística. Essa estética sombria e misteriosa influencia música, moda e audiovisual, ressignificando símbolos marginalizados e expressando resistência cultural.
Eleven Republican politicians have written to the WNBA, urging Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to protect star player Caitlin Clark from "multiple attacks" on court. The lawmakers expressed concern that these "attacks" may be racially motivated, given Clark is white and most WNBA players are Black. They requested clarification on the league's policies regarding on-court aggression and online harassment.
Un bebé de 18 meses declarado muerto tras un ahogamiento en Phoenix fue encontrado con vida en la morgue del hospital. La policía recomendó cargos por negligencia contra los padres y el hospital inició una revisión.
Pakistan women's cricket captain Fatima Sana has received a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the PCB to play for Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred. She will miss the T20I series against Sri Lanka but remain available for ODIs, marking a career milestone as the first Pakistani woman to earn a contract in the tournament.
Novaland và Ho Team (Đài Loan) đã khởi công xây dựng khu nhà ở thấp tầng đầu tiên tại phân khu Phoenix South, Aqua City. Dự án này đánh dấu bước mở rộng hợp tác quốc tế của Aqua City và dự kiến hoàn thành trong 9 tháng.
Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas has revealed she's receiving death threats and racist abuse following a one-game ban for an on-court incident with Caitlin Clark. Thomas called the abuse unacceptable and criticized WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert for not addressing player safety.
Phoenix Mercury player Alyssa Thomas reported receiving death threats and racial slurs following a one-game suspension for making contact with Caitlin Clark's throat. Thomas criticized WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert for player safety, calling the league's response "unacceptable."
Waymo robotaxis are no longer available on Uber's ride-hail app in Phoenix, Arizona, ending a nearly three-year partnership
Indiana Fever coach Stephanie White confirmed Caitlin Clark will miss Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Sparks due to a lingering back injury. The setback follows Clark's exit from Wednesday's game against the Phoenix Mercury. The team will use the upcoming week-long break for treatment and recovery, with no confirmed return date.
The WNBA has suspended Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas for hitting Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark in the throat during a game. The league retroactively issued a Flagrant Foul 2 penalty for the incident, which occurred in the second quarter of Phoenix's road win.
Marie Duggan's $1,200 Delta fee sparked a cross-border bus trip, highlighting widespread US consumer anger over corporate consolidation, limited choices, and rising prices. Despite a strong economy, consumer sentiment is at a low, with calls for new regulations and local action to restore consumer power.
Forty mayors globally have signed a pact setting conditions for AI data centers, addressing concerns over power grid strain, water depletion, and housing shortages. Launched by C40 Cities, the agreement promotes clean energy, responsible site selection, and community benefits.
