On September 22, 2025 the autumn equinox arrived, but a massive high‑pressure ridge kept the U.S. sweltering. Cities from Phoenix to Minneapolis shattered daily records, with temperatures 15‑25°F above normal. Heat warnings, power spikes, fire risks and crop concerns followed. Forecasters say the blast will ease by mid‑week, yet September will stay unusually warm.
MoreDown 17-6 after a pick-six, rookie J.J. McCarthy rallied the Vikings to a 27-24 win over the Bears in his NFL debut. He threw two fourth-quarter touchdowns, then added a rushing score. Caleb Williams answered late for Chicago, but Minnesota held on. It’s McCarthy’s first real game since Michigan’s 2023 title run and extends the Vikings’ recent dominance in the rivalry.
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