What SCOTUS climate ruling means for Arizona; Border Patrol blimp draws concerns for invasion of privacy; 11 essential summer movies

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A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.

In a climate setback, the Supreme Court ruled Thursday to limit the EPA's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. What that means for Arizona.

The installation of the helium-filled blimp began on June 20 and will be manned by Border Patrol agents 24/7.

From Steven Spielberg's 'Jaws' to Spike Lee's 'Do the Right Thing,' here's what to watch on HBO Max, Disney Plus, Peacock, Amazon or Hulu this summer.

Today, you can expect it to be sunny, with a high near 104 degrees. Mostly clear at night, with a low near 82 degrees. Get the full forecast here.

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Today in history

  • On this date in 1854, the first official meeting of the Republican Party took place in Jackson, Michigan.

  • In 1944, an estimated 168 people died in a fire that broke out during a performance in the main tent of the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in Hartford, Connecticut.

  • In 1945, President Harry S. Truman signed an executive order establishing the Medal of Freedom.

  • In 1957, Althea Gibson became the first Black tennis player to win a Wimbledon singles title as she defeated fellow American Darlene Hard 6-3, 6-2.

  • In 1988, 167 North Sea oil workers were killed when explosions and fires destroyed a drilling platform.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ Briefing: What SCOTUS climate ruling means for Arizona