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Arizona high school sports chief retiring
The Mesa Tribune - Arizona
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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...
5 real estate law trends to watch in Arizona
AZ Big Media - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
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...
Arizona GOP pushes for independent oversight of prisons
Yuma Sun - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
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...
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’
Variety
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July 5, 2025
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
The Arizona Daily Star
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— 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
Tom's Hardware
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July 5, 2025
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 to provide $500M for upgrades to Chase Field
Detroit Star - Michigan
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(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...
Arizona AG wants FDA crackdown on toxic metals in baby food
KJZZ - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is once again urging the federal government to act, and this time it’s to protect babies and toddlers from toxic metals in baby food. Mayes is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to act on a years-old...
Arizona Game and Fish Dept. encourages off-highway vehicle safety this 4th of July weekend
KTAR - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
PHOENIX — If you are planning to take your off-highway vehicle out for a spin this holiday weekend, the Arizona Game and Fish Department has some tips to stay safe. The government agency cited data from the Consumer Federation of America that last...
UPF Partners with Arizona State University to Launch American International Institute in Morocco
Morocco World News
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July 5, 2025
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 Community Foundation set record $136M in grants
Phoenix Independent - Arizona
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Independent Newsmedia The Arizona Community Foundation along with its donors and partners offered nearly $136 million in grant, scholarship, and loan distributions during its 2024-25 fiscal year, a record for the organization. Phoenix-based ACF,...
Arizona State Rep. Justin Wilmeth reflects on history and legislation through tweets
PHX Reporter - Arizona
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July 3, 2025
Justin Wilmeth, Arizona State Representative for 2nd District | Arizona State LegislatureJustin Wilmeth, Arizona State Representative for 2nd District | Arizona State Legislature Arizona State Representative Justin Wilmeth shared a series of posts...
How Radio Helps Businesses Grow in Northern Arizona
Flagstaff Business News - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
Radio stations in Northern Arizona are deeply rooted in the communities they serve.Radio has been a trusted form of communication and entertainment for more than a century. While the world around it has evolved with digital technologies, radio has...
Arizona Humane Society offers tips on what to do if your pet gets lost on 4th of July
KTAR - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
PHOENIX — More pets are lost around Independence Day than any other time on the calendar. To prepare for the weekend’s explosive fun, the Arizona Humane Society has a few tips to keep your pets safe and in your care. Tag your pets Make sure that...
Arizona steps up clean energy support with 1 new policy or incentive in 2024
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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July 4, 2025
Arizona implemented at least one new clean energy policy or incentive supporting renewable energy and energy efficiency in 2024, according to data from the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE). Since 2010, the state has...
Texas may not enforce migrant arrest law, US appeals court rules
Yahoo News
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By Nate Raymond (Reuters) -Texas authorities may not enforce a Republican-backed state law that would let them arrest and prosecute people suspected of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border, a divided federal appeals court ruled late on...
Social media’s pervasive influence can’t be ignored
Tribune Chronicle - Ohio
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A plethora of lawsuits, involving more than 1,800 plaintiffs, have been filed against social media companies, including ByteDance, Meta Platforms, Snapchat and Google, within the past two years. We are now seeing some progress being made toward...
Black Chamber of Arizona launches next Impact AZ cohort to help accelerate small businesses
KJZZ - Arizona
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July 5, 2025
A statewide business accelerator designed for underrepresented entrepreneurs is launching its third cohort next week. The program has already helped dozens of small business owners — including those transitioning from incarceration — gain support....
Black Chamber of Arizona launches third business accelerator program
Daily Independent - Arizona
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Independent Newsmedia The Black Chamber of Arizona is partnering with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy to kick off the third cohort of its Impact AZ business accelerator. The 2025 program will start with a full-day launch event Tuesday, July 8,...
Arizona warns against impaired driving during Independence Day
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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July 3, 2025
Jennifer Cunico Cabinet Executive Officer, Executive Deputy Director at Arizona Department Of Health Services | Official WebsiteJennifer Cunico Cabinet Executive Officer, Executive Deputy Director at Arizona Department Of Health Services |...