A heat dome is expected to bring dangerous and potentially record-setting heat across the central and eastern U.S. through the July 4 weekend. Forecasters warn high humidity could push heat indexes to 100 to 110 degrees, with some areas feeling as hot as 115.
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Utah declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks as the Cottonwood Fire burned nearly 72,000 acres with no containment. Forecasters issued a rare “particularly dangerous situation” warning as dry, windy conditions threatened rapid wildfire growth across the West.
A Utah judge found a prosecutor in contempt for media comments in the Charlie Kirk murder case but refused to bar the death penalty. The judge said jury screening could address any potential prejudice.
Nicholas Rossi, the convicted rapist who authorities said faked his death and fled to Scotland, has died in a Utah hospital. Corrections officials said he died from complications of an existing medical condition after discontinuing treatment.
Trump canceled a planned signing of a bipartisan housing bill, saying he would wait until Congress passes the SAVE America Act. Senate Republican leaders say the voting bill lacks the votes needed to pass under current rules.
The Washington Wizards selected BYU forward AJ Dybantsa with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Utah took Darryn Peterson second, while Memphis chose Cameron Boozer third.