Colorado River Crisis: Lake Powell hit a record low, dropping to 3,519.91 feet—about 30 feet from the point it can’t generate hydropower—after Lake Mead also set a historic low, raising alarms for water and power across the Southwest. Phoenix Hotel Fire: A second-alarm blaze at the Travelodge in north Phoenix forced 30 guests to evacuate and affected more than 50 units; officials say heavy smoke and fast-moving flames spread from the second floor, but no injuries were reported. Workforce Training: Fresh Start launched an eight-week, women-only semiconductor technician training program in Phoenix, aiming to open doors in one of Arizona’s fastest-growing industries. Border Wall Fight: A federal judge denied the Tohono O’odham Nation’s request to immediately stop construction of 62 miles of new border wall on tribal land. Fatal Crash on I-10: A deadly three-car crash shut down westbound I-10 near Benson, with delays expected while AZDPS investigates. Crypto/AI Politics: New reporting highlights how AI and crypto regulation battles are drawing major super PAC money into state and federal races. Sports—D-backs Update: Nolan Arenado left Sunday’s game with left trunk discomfort; the team will assess him with an MRI as Arizona fights for a wild-card spot.