Wednesday, October 14, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1994, Congress established Saguaro National Park near Tucson. The area had been designated a national monument in 1933.

How long will you live? Researchers have tracked tens of thousands of people for decades and found a few simple at-home tests that predict it surprisingly well. They’re quick, ordinary movements, and your time or score on each one tracks with how many healthy years you have ahead. The test with the most dramatic results is one most adults haven’t tried since childhood. So how do you measure up? Ayla counts down all seven tests, shows you how to try each one safely, and explains what your score means on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Biggs, Others to Join Trump

Governor candidate Andy Biggs and local congressman Paul Gosar are among the Republicans set to speak at a rally President Trump will headline today at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport.

Congressional candidate and former Pinal County sheriff Mark Lamb is also scheduled to speak. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and Trump is set to speak at 1 p.m.

All registered ticket holders must use designated shuttle buses to access the event, according to Bullhead City police. No walk-up entries will be allowed. Some road closures and other traffic restrictions will take place.

Sheriffs Clash over Border Protests

Santa Cruz County Sheriff David Hathaway defended his decision not to assist federal immigration authorities in responding to disruptive protesters.

The Arizona Sheriffs’ Association on Friday accused Hathaway of refusing requests for help, and the group’s president, Navajo County Sheriff David Clouse, said Hathaway’s actions “raise serious concerns” about public safety and the fulfillment of sheriffs’ duties under state law.

Hathaway called the requests for help “disingenuous” and criticized agents for “dragging protesters away.” He said he is no longer a member of the sheriffs’ association.

Separately, police reported finding broken windows and graffiti last week at the Tempe offices of Fisher Industries, a contractor building a border wall in Santa Cruz County.

Rain Raises Drought Relief Hopes

Above-average rain has kept Salt River Project reservoirs near 50% full, and forecasters say a strong El Niño could bring high-country snow to help with the state’s drought.

Still, forecasters say even a potentially record-strong El Niño won’t guarantee heavy snow or end the state’s long-term drought.

This past weekend brought more damaging storms, including flash flooding that swept away a Jeep and stranded at least eight people in Mohave County on Sunday. The off-grid Desert Bar near Parker closed for the first time in 43 years, with plans to reopen this weekend.

In Sedona, officials on Monday placed the city on “ready” status for possible evacuation and closed Oak Creek Cliffs Drive due to flooding.

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➤ Maricopa County: The county responded to photographs posted on social media showing election workers in a tabulation center at 10:40 p.m. Oct. 7, saying two staff members were performing an approved software update ahead of testing. “Obviously, optics on this are horrendous,” County Supervisor Mark Stewart said. (More)

➤ Peoria: Glendale Preparatory Academy students will experience classics such as The Odyssey in new ways through an event called The Epic Cycle. (More)

➤ Scottsdale: The attorney for Patrick McBride, 80, says his client acted in self-defense in the Sept. 13 shooting of a door-to-door salesman and that his gun discharged when the pair made contact as McBride raised his arm to protect himself. (More)

➤ Statewide: Both Gov. Katie Hobbs and GOP challenger Andy Biggs oppose state Attorney General Kris Mayes’ proposed data center moratorium. (More)

➤ Scottsdale: The city council voted to phase out its Flock Safety license plate reader contract by mid-2027. (More)

➤ Statewide: Seven cities joined a national antitrust class action against fire truck makers. Phoenix’s pumper truck costs rose from about $613,000 in 2020 to $1.15 million in 2025. (More)

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➤ The Arizona Cardinals’ home losing streak reached nine games with Sunday’s loss, the franchise’s longest since World War II. (More)

➤ Arizona State football coach Kenny Dillingham said the Sun Devils played with more passion in their win over Hawaii but plans “pretty drastic changes” to how the team practices. (More)

➤ Arizona coach Brent Brennan bought 1,000 tickets to the Wildcats’ Oct. 24 homecoming football game to donate to groups including the Boys & Girls Club and Ronald McDonald House. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | NHL | NBA | Tennis

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➤ One year after a microburst with winds above 70 mph damaged 70 businesses near Kyrene and Baseline roads in Tempe, some tenants are still rebuilding. (More)

➤ Columbia Bank is relocating executives to Arizona, with its CEO blaming tax hikes in Washington state. (More)

➤ A24 films returned to Harkins Theatres after a month-long contract dispute, with showings of Primetime and the Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything. (More)

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➤ Scottsdale chef Matt Carter plans to open the all-day restaurant and market Dash this fall in McCormick Ranch. (More)

➤ A World War II-era B-29 Superfortress that crashed into Lake Mead in 1948 is now open to divers as lower water levels make the wreck easier to reach. (More)

➤ The Escape Game opened its second Valley location at CityScape in downtown Phoenix, following its July debut in downtown Gilbert. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ Seven simple at-home tests may reveal your risk of death, and most take under a minute. (See Tests)

➤ Pope Leo XIV has lung cancer, the Vatican confirmed after surgeons removed part of his right lung, the first major health crisis of his 17-month papacy. (Hear Episode)

➤ German police have seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly groped a teenage girl while two suspects reportedly livestreamed the encounter. (Hear Details)