AZ CEO accused of stealing millions; man who went viral for scolding father fired by firm l Morning News Brief
The Morning News Brief on Friday, June 19, 2026.
From the CEO of an Arizona startup accused of embezzling millions of dollars from the company to fallout for a man who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station restroom, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of June 19.
1. Now-former Arizona CEO arrested
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Wife turns in Arizona startup CEO husband over fraud allegations
The interim CEO of a Mesa-based startup is expressing his frustrations, after his predecessor is accused of embezzling at least $1.5 million.
2. Phoenix woman accused of felony animal cruelty
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Woman left 5 starving dogs to die inside Phoenix apartment, cops say
A Phoenix woman allegedly left five dogs to starve for a week after being evicted, then brushed off a dead puppy as "just dehydrated."
3. Man fired after scolding dad inside women's restroom
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Man fired by firm after viral video shows him scolding dad for taking young daughters into women's restroom
An irate customer who went viral for scolding a father inside a gas station's women's restroom while he was helping his two young daughters has been fired by a Mississippi real estate firm.
4. Phoenix man survives rollover crash on mountain
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Phoenix man survives harrowing SUV rollover on closed icy mountain pass in Colorado
A 58-year-old Phoenix man miraculously climbed 150 feet to safety after his SUV rolled multiple times off a treacherous, icy switchback near Telluride.
5. Woman killed in Tucson flash flooding
Body of woman swept away by Tucson floods recovered
A group of people were swept away by flooding caused by a monsoon storm in Tucson near I-19 and Ajo. Eight people were rescued, but one woman died.
A look at today's weather
Morning Weather Forecast - 6/19/26
Happy Friday! Highs in the Valley will cool down slightly today and through the weekend before a big warm-up happens next week.