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
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"
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"
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
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
Kaylee Hottle, Godzilla vs Kong actress, dies at 18
Actress Kaylee Hottle, best known for her role in two 'Godzilla' films has died.
A look at today's weather
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Arizona storm risks before severe heat returns
Thunderstorms and flood watches continue across Arizona on Tuesday before extreme heat pushes temperatures up to 114 degrees in Phoenix.