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Arizona star Gilbert Arenas says NBA will never shorten season to protect LeBron James', Michael Jordan's legacy
The NBA is in full swing as the free agency period officially opened last week. Currently, a historic seven-team trade is being finalized and is expected to go through once all deals are processed on July 6. However, this season has also seen a...

Michael Carbone promotes local business support and democratic values in recent tweets
Michael Carbone, a prominent figure in Arizona politics, frequently shares insights and updates through his social media presence. On July 4, 2025, he posted several tweets addressing different aspects of his work and community involvement.In one...

Arizona State Rep. Justin Wilmeth shares festive and reflective tweets on July 4
Arizona State Representative Justin Wilmeth took to social media on July 4, 2025, sharing a series of posts that drew attention from his followers. His tweets reflected on various themes, including celebration and metaphorical commentary. In the...

Wendy Rogers comments on global politics and social observations in recent tweets
Wendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshotWendy Rogers, Arizona State Senator from 7th District (R) | Official U.S. Senate headshot Wendy Rogers, a notable figure in political discourse, recently...

Eli Crane shares achievements and holiday wishes on social media
Eli Crane, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshotEli Crane, U.S. Representative from Arizona's 2nd Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot Rep. Eli Crane, currently serving in the...

Medicaid cuts would severely impact Arizona’s mental health system
Dr. Margeret Balfour For decades, Medicaid has been a cornerstone of Arizona’s health care infrastructure, providing coverage to 1.9 million residents, including low-income families, children, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Arizona’s...

Most Influential Women of 2025: Emelda Baca, Arizona Financial Credit Union
Az Big Media will be profiling one of the Most Influential Women in Arizona for 2025 each day leading up to the celebratory dinner on August 21, 2025. Today, meet Emelda Baca, senior vice president of consumer lending for Arizona Financial Credit...

From FOMO to JOMO: How Arizonans can find joy in spending less
Rachel Caballero Submitted photo By Rachel Caballero | TruWest Credit Union The fear of missing out, when it increases social connections, can be a positive thing that leads to personal well-being, according to a study from Baylor University....

Opinion: LA’s immigrants are hiding, leaving a hole in the economy
An ICE officer detains a worker at a carwash in Downey. (Photo courtesy OnScene.TV) This column was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. In immigrant-rich Westlake in Los Angeles, stores were empty on Friday morning....

Queen Creek staff member heads state economic group
Queen Creek’s downtown development manager has been selected as the new president of a statewide economic development organization. Jennifer Lindley now heads the executive committee of the Arizona Association for Economic Development. She began...

Arizona renter says he was fined $4,000 for leaving negative reviews about property — but is that even legal?
When Adrian Paull and his wife moved into a Scottsdale, Arizona condo last year, they expected a short-term rental to serve as a comfortable landing pad while they searched for their next home. Instead, they say they found black mold and...

5 real estate law trends to watch in Arizona
As the Phoenix commercial real estate market evolves, property owners and investors are navigating shifting demand, leasing complexities and market uncertainty. Casey Blais, a real estate attorney and shareholder at Burch & Cracchiolo, works...

Michael Douglas Has ‘No Intention’ of Returning to Acting, Says U.S. Idealism ‘Does Not Exist Now’: ‘People Are Going Into Politics to Make Money’
Michael Douglas, who is at the Karlovy Vary Film Festival to present a newly restored print of Miloš Forman’s classic “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” spoke at the festival about his fears for democracy in the U.S. under the Trump...

8 new books by Southern Arizona authors: Adventures, misfits and much more
— Around the Globe: The Adventures of Squishy and Boo By K.L. Thompson. Illustrations by Anna Smith. K.L. Thompson Publishing; 48 pgs. $25.95 hdcvr, $12.95 pbk, $2.99 Kindle As the brother/sister team of Squishy and Boo prepare to dig into a...

TSMC swats down claims it is delaying its Japan chipmaking plant to prioritize Arizona plants to avoid US tariffs — TSMC says US investments won't impact other regions
TSMC has responded to a report that it is delaying its Japan fab in favor of faster buildouts in the United States. According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the matter, TSMC is slowing its spending on...

Arizona high school sports chief retiring
It was June 1975, and the clock read 6 p.m. That meant David Hines and a host of his teammates were meeting for another scorching hot football practice at Mesa Community College. He was listed as a defensive back on the depth chart, but that...

Business News | AGMS 2025 & AGMA 2025 Conclude with Global Voices and Vision for a Sustainable Maritime Future
BusinessWire India Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 5: The AMET Global Maritime Summit (AGMS) 2025 and the AMET Global Maritime Awards (AGMA) 2025, jointly organized by the Dr. J. Ramachandran Maritime Foundation and AMET University,...

Arizona GOP pushes for independent oversight of prisons
PHOENIX – Two Republican lawmakers are blasting Gov. Katie Hobbs for agreeing to some independent oversight of the prison system – but only after refusing to actually fund the program, something one of them compared to buying a car “and not...

UPF Partners with Arizona State University to Launch American International Institute in Morocco
Rabat – The Private University of Fez (UPF) announced Wednesday a landmark partnership with Arizona State University (ASU) to establish the American International Institute, a new hub for dual-degree education in Morocco and the wider region....

Arizona to provide $500M for upgrades to Chase Field
(Photo credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images) The Arizona Diamondbacks are closer to receiving as much as $500 million for renovations to their downtown Phoenix ballpark, now that state legislators have approved a financing bill. The bill awaits a...