Archive: 2025 / 09

Phoenix endures its hottest season ever, with 113 straight days above 100°F and 70 days topping 110°F. The relentless heat dome, record‑breaking night temperatures, and soaring concrete heat are killing, injuring and crippling residents, especially the homeless and outdoor workers. City officials have launched HeatReadyPHX, while Harvard researchers use the city as a climate‑adaptation case study. Economic losses could hit $55 billion a year for outdoor labor by mid‑century, and projections warn that days above 110°F will double by 2060.

The Carolina Panthers fired football communications coordinator Charlie Rock after he posted a mocking message about reports of Charlie Kirk’s death. The team issued a statement Thursday distancing the organization from the remarks and confirmed Rock is no longer employed. Details around Kirk’s reported fatal shooting remain unclear. The move highlights how teams police employee social media conduct.

Tim Weah says he has no regrets about calling former USMNT players turned analysts "evil" for their criticism, doubling down while defending Christian Pulisic. The debate flared after Pulisic skipped the Gold Cup due to fatigue. Weah says some ex-players are "chasing checks" and questions their tone. The comments have split the USMNT community as the team heads toward the 2026 World Cup.