Global tech outage causes massive disruptions; AZ Home Depot theft suspect indicted l Morning News Brief

The latest on a worldwide technology outage that grounded flights and knocked banks offline; a man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of construction equipment from Valley Home Depot stores has been indicted; and more – here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for the morning of July 19.

1. Global technology outage grounds flights, shuts down banks

Major global outage hits airlines, banks, businesses – what to know

Growing outages in services at Visa, ADT security and Amazon, and airlines including American Airlines and Delta have been reported. Here's what Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike said about the issue.

2. AZ Home Depot theft suspect indicted

Man accused of stealing nearly $60K worth of construction equipment from Arizona Home Depot stores

A man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of construction equipment from Valley Home Depot stores over a two-year period has been indicted.

3. Latest on 2024 presidential race

Biden's campaign chair acknowledges support slipping but maintains he's staying in race

The president’s campaign chair acknowledged "slippage" in support but said the campaign sees a path to beat Donald Trump in November’s election.

4. U.S. reporter sentenced to Russian prison

WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich sentenced to 16 years in Russian prison

Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in Russia for espionage charges. Here's what to know.

5. Fast-food wars

Chick-fil-A no longer America's best fast-food restaurant

After nine years on the top, Chick-fil-A has been unseated as America's best fast-food restaurant.

Today's weather

Arizona weather forecast: Excessive heat warning in Phoenix area

It's going to be hot across Arizona as the National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning that'll be in effect as we head into the weekend.