United flight lands at Luke Air Force Base; 'Godzilla' actress dies in car accident l Morning News Brief

Published July 21, 2026 10:17 AM MST

The Morning News Brief on Tuesday, July 21, 2026.

From severe weather forcing a United Airlines flight to land at a Valley military base to the death of a young actress best known for her role in two "Godzilla" films, here's a look at your top headlines for the morning of July 21.

1. Grocery price war

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Major grocery chain beats Walmart, Aldi in price war as shoppers hunt for checkout relief

A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.

2. "Josiah was a very special boy"

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13-year-old autistic boy found dead in canal on Salt River Pima-Maricopa Reservation

An Arizona mother is remembering her beloved 13-year-old son after he wandered off and was later found dead in an irrigation ditch.

3. "It was pretty gnarly, pretty crazy wind"

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Prescott Valley storm causes downed traffic signals, trees

Trees are in the roadways and traffic signals are down in Prescott Valley on Monday night as a monsoon storm rolls through.

4. United flight diverted to Luke Air Force Base

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United Airlines flight to Phoenix lands at Luke Air Force Base due to severe weather

Monsoon storms on Monday night in the Valley forced a United Airlines flight from Houston to Phoenix to land at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale.

5. Rest in peace

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Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong actress, dies at 18

Actress Kaylee Hottle, best known for her role in two 'Godzilla' films has died.

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