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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A prolonged heat wave is spreading across the central and eastern United States, with heat index values expected to top 100 degrees in many cities ahead of the July Fourth holiday. Forecasters warned that high humidity, warm nights and multiple days of heat will raise risks for millions of people.
Brooks Robinson, an 18-time All-Star and legendary third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles, has passed away at the age of 83. He was signed by the Orioles in 1955 and went on to become one of the most decorated players in the history of the game, winning 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards and making 18 All-Star appearances. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983 and his number 5 jersey was retired by the Orioles in 1977. Robinson is survived by his wife, three children, and six grandchildren and will be remembered as one of the greatest players in Orioles history.
On July 23rd, a Black family from Little Rock, Arkansas were held at gunpoint by police in a suburb north of Dallas. The incident was caused by an incorrect license plate identification, and the Frisco Police Department has since apologized and is reviewing their policies and procedures. The body camera footage of the incident has sparked outrage from many, calling for greater accountability and transparency from police departments.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked Arkansas from enforcing a law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing "harmful" or "obscene" materials to minors. The law, passed in April, would have allowed parents and guardians to file complaints with the Arkansas Department of Education if they believed library materials were harmful to minors. The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas challenged the law, arguing it was an unconstitutional infringement on free speech, and the court issued a preliminary injunction in response.
Candace Chapman Scott, a Little Rock resident, has pleaded not guilty to twelve counts of fraud and stolen property charges for allegedly selling 20 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man. UAMS is conducting an internal investigation and Scott's trial is set to begin on June 7th, with potential penalties of up to 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000.
A powerful storm system wreaked havoc across the South and Midwest on Friday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake, including two fatalities in Arkansas, one in Illinois, and three in Indiana. In Illinois, a theater roof collapsed during a heavy metal concert, killing one person and injuring 28. The storm is expected to continue moving eastward, prompting authorities to urge residents to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions.
Five people died in a plane crash Wednesday shortly after taking off from Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport in Little Rock, Arkansas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that there were five people aboard the plane, all CTEH employees out of its Little Rock office. The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with the NTSB in charge of determining the cause.