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Tesla's stock leaps on reports of Chinese approval for the company's driving software

Shares of Tesla stock have rallied after the electric vehicle maker's CEO, Elon Musk, paid a surprise visit to Beijing over the weekend and reportedly won tentative approval for its driving software. …
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Royse Contemporary exhibiting Askew Series by Barbara Kemp Cowlin

Royse Contemporary art studio is presenting the Askew Series, a testament to the life and work of Barbara Kemp Cowlin. This exhibition will showcase a diverse array of her last series of paintings, …
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Police identify suspect in Glendale officer-involved shooting

A 26-year-old man has been identified as the suspect in a shooting that involved a Glendale officer, police said Monday. Gohan Kancab has been charged with aggravated assault with a simulated …
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Prosecutors reconvene after deadlocked jury in trial over Arizona border killing

Prosecutors are headed back to court to announce whether they will retry an Arizona rancher after a jury deadlocked in the fatal shooting of a Mexican man on his property near the southern U.S. …
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Planners approve chemical plant in southeast Glendale

Pencco is cleared to build a chemical manufacturing plant on the northeast corner of 51st Avenue and Camelback Road, and area dominated by industrial uses. The Texas-based company provides  …
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Ballet Arizona in Phoenix announces new artistic director

Ballet Arizona has a new artistic director.

University of Arizona student shot to death at off-campus house party

Authorities say a University of Arizona student was shot to death at an off-campus house party over the weekend. Tucson police say three other people were treated at a hospital early Sunday for …
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Glendale officer shoots shoplifting suspect: PD

A Glendale police officer shot an armed suspected shoplifter Sunday afternoon outside a  Glendale hardware store, police said. The officer arrived just after 3:30 p.m. April 28 at the …
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Restaurateur challenges Arizona agency’s cage-free egg mandate

PHOENIX - State agriculture officials say a lawsuit by a Tucson restaurateur about why they can't legally mandate the sale of cage-free eggs isn't all it's cracked up to be. Attorneys …

Interstate near Arizona-New Mexico line reopens after train derailment as lingering fuel burns off

Local authorities say Interstate 40 has reopened in both directions as fire crews continue watch over a controlled burn of remaining fuel from a freight train derailment near the Arizona-New Mexico …
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Loop 101, Cactus Road ramp closes Monday for 2 months

Reconstruction work as part of an ongoing freeway widening project in north Scottsdale will close the northbound Loop 101 off-ramp at Cactus Road beginning Monday, April 29, state transportation …
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Valley fever hitting minority populations

TUCSON – Daniel Sestiaga remembers being in the COVID-19 ward of a hospital in late 2020. He tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19 in June, then later tested negative, but he was …

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Dodgers visit the Diamondbacks to open 3-game series

The Arizona Diamondbacks host the Los Angeles Dodgers to open a three-game series.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch leaves game in 4th quarter after collision with Mike Conley

Minnesota coach Chris Finch was helped off the court late in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night after colliding with Timberwolves guard Mike Conley. Conley was trying to …

Edwards scores 40 points and Timberwolves outlast Suns 122-116 to finish first-round sweep

Anthony Edwards scored 40 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 28 and the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled away late to beat the Phoenix Suns 122-116 and sweep the first-round playoff series. Edwards scored …

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The Seattle Kraken have fired coach Dave Hakstol after the third-year franchise took a significant step back following a playoff appearance in their second season. Hakstol was a finalist for the Jack …
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day injured list. The move was made before a three-game series at Chicago. Correa missed 16 games with a strained right rib …
The greatest goal-scorer of this generation was held without a point for the first time in a series in his nearly two-decade NHL career. The best goaltender in the league this season has given up a …

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Phoenix cocktail haven among North America’s Top 50 bars

Century Grand, owned by Jason Asher, was named #36 among the North America’s top 50 bars.

Century Grand, a Phoenix cocktail destination, made its way to this year’s North America’s 50 Best Bars list, taking spot #36.

Chandler tech firm tries to ‘Keap’ momentum

Clate Mask points to a specific part of upper-floor offices at Keap’s Chandler facility. Mask said incorporating the lessons of hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs has great value.

​Clate Mask said his Keap employees wanted to take the football field on its move to Chandler. “That had to come with us,” Mask said, pointing to the artificial turf lined with …

Cosanti Commons multi-use development close to getting city approval

The Scottsdale Planning Commission voted 6-1 April 24 to recommend approval to the city council of the proposed Cosanti Commons mixed use development with 196 apartments and 79,200 square feet of existing commercial space on 8.6 acres near the intersection of Shea and 70th Street.

A three-story mixed use development with 196 apartments and 79,200 feet of existing commercial space near the intersection of Shea Boulevard and 70th Street took a step forward toward becoming a …

Andrettis racing ahead along Loop 202 in Chandler

Six members of the Andretti family were on hand April 22 to take questions as part of a special event celebrating its new go-cart, arcade and restaurant location in Chandler. From the left are Jeff Andretti; Adam Andretti; Michael Andretti; Mario Andretti in the blue shirt, who is speaking; Jarett Andretti and Marco Andretti.

​After a luncheon and tours of its recently opened Cooper Road go-cart track, arcade and restaurant facility on April 22, six members of the Andretti racing family sat down to sign autographs and …

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Five Scottsdale students chosen for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship Program

Five students from Scottsdale area schools were chosen by the Dragon Kim Foundation for it’s fellowship program. The students are Zara Pearce, Nila Kathiravan, Sasha Ana, Maya Ravishankar and Parisa Choudhury.

The Dragon Kim Foundation, an Orange County, California-based nonprofit has announced the selection of 131 teens from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds living in Arizona, California, and Nevada to …

‘Breakaway” public art now adorns Scottsdale’s Drinkwater Boulevard underpass

Scottsdale Arts will be holding a dedication of the new public art piece “Breakaway,” in the Drinkwater Boulevard underpass at 10 a.m., Friday, May 3.

A new public artwork has joined the Scottsdale Public Art Permanent Collection to liven up the area under Scottsdale Civic Center. “Breakaway” is a cast aluminum sculpture depicting …

Flowers for Mother’s Day

North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends invites families to join them for a special floral celebration honoring mothers Sunday, May 12th, at 11:00 am in the fellowship hall, 11735 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85254.

As Mother’s Day approaches, North Scottsdale United Methodist Church extends a warm invitation to families to join them for a special celebration honoring mothers. The Mother’s Day …

Eight Scottsdale Girl Scouts earn Gold Award

Thirty five local girls, including eight girls from Scottsdale, earned the highest honor in girl scouting, the coveted Gold Award.

The Gold Award, the highest honor in Girl Scouting, has been awarded to 35 local girls this year, including 8 girls from Scottsdale, from the Girl Scouts–Arizona Cactus-Pine Council. The …

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at downtown Phoenix festival

In this May 5, 2015, file photo, dancers from Jalisco, Mexico, perform during Cinco de Mayo celebrations.

Arizona’s largest Cinco de Mayo festival is returning to downtown Phoenix.

Center Court Pickleball Club opening in Scottsdale this summer

Center Court Pickleball Club is partnering with WellnessSpace Brands and PourMyBeer to enhance the membership experience.

Center Court Pickleball Club will be opening one of its flagship facilities in Scottsdale in Scottsdale this summer. Center Court Scottsdale will be 35,000 square feet, located at the cross …

Porter Robinson will bring his world tour to Phoenix

Porter Robinson will bring his world tour to Phoenix on Oct. 12.

Grammy-nominated Porter Robinson announces a five-continent world tour that will feature stops in more than 30 North American cities, including Phoenix.

Disc Golf Night coming to Rattlers game in Glendale

The Arizona Rattlers, seen during the April 14 game against San Diego in Glendale, will host Dynamic Disc Golf Night at their May 18 home game.

The Arizona Rattlers will host the inaugural Disc Golf Night next month in Glendale.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Richard “Ric” Lynn Smith

Richard “Ric” was born to Majorie Priscilla Schutt and John Elmer Smith October 24th, 1949 in Arlington Washington. He loved fishing and hunting in Washington’s Puget Sound area …

Yolanda V. Curtis

Yolanda passed away on Tuesday, April 9th of 2024. She was 96. Yolanda moved to Sun City West, AZ in 1992. She was born on April 6th, 1928, in Cortland NY to John and Philomena Passalugo. She was the …

Charles L. Fields

He will always be remembered by his family Kim Fields, Jackie Kelley, Cheryl Shisler and Tom McCarthy, his brother Johns’ family in Australia including all the family members and his many …

Thomas (Tom) E. Walker

Colonel (Ret.) Thomas (Tom) E. Walker, a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, passed away March 22, 2024 at the age of 87 years. Tom resided in Apache Junction, Arizona with his late wife …

Barbara Sunde McCune

Barbara Sunde McCune, 89, of Sun City, AZ died Sunday, March 17, 2024. Born in Winona, MN, on December 4, 1934, she was an Iowa State graduate, married the love of her life Bill in 1956, and they …

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West Virginia and North Carolina's transgender care coverage policies discriminate, judges rule

A federal appeals court has ruled that West Virginia and North Carolina’s refusal to cover certain health care for transgender people with government-sponsored insurance is discriminatory. The …

Global negotiations on a treaty to end plastic pollution at critical phase in Canada

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — For the first time, negotiators from most of the world's nations are discussing the text of what is supposed to become a global treaty to end plastic pollution. Delegates …

Japan's currency falls to its weakest since 1990 against the dollar as the yen keeps yelping

NEW YORK (AP) — Some of the world's wildest action in financial markets is roiling around the Japanese yen. The value of Japan's currency has tumbled so much that for a moment on Monday it took …

House and Senate negotiate bill to help FAA add more air traffic controllers and safety inspectors

Congressional negotiators have agreed on a $105 billion bill designed to improve the safety of air travel after a series of close calls between planes at the nation’s airports. House and Senate …

CDC: 'Vampire facials' at an unlicensed spa in New Mexico led to HIV infections in three women

Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report last week, …

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World

President Joe Biden, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador discuss migration in latest call

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke with his Mexican counterpart, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, about cooperating on migration policy as the U.S. leader continues to deliberate whether to …

United Methodists prepare for votes on lifting LGBTQ bans and other issues at General Conference

United Methodist delegates are heading into the homestretch of a legislative gathering that appears on track to make historic changes in lifting their church’s longstanding bans on same-sex …

NATO's chief chides alliance countries for not being quicker to help Ukraine against Russia

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — NATO countries have failed to deliver in good time what they promised to Ukraine, the alliance’s chief said Monday, as Russia rushes to exploit its battlefield advantages …

5 former officials are convicted over Greece's deadliest wildfire but are freed after being fined

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — A Greek court convicted five former firefighting and disaster response officials on Monday over the deadliest wildfire in the country's history, with more than 100 people …

Turkey says it backs outgoing Dutch prime minister Rutte's candidacy for NATO chief

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey has told its NATO allies that Ankara will back the Netherlands’ outgoing Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s candidacy for the military alliance’s secretary general …

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Entertainment
Billie Eilish performs during the the first weekend of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival at the Empire Polo Club on Saturday, April 13, 2024, in Indio, Calif. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

Billie Eilish announces 'Hit Me Hard and Soft' arena world tour

NEW YORK (AP) — Billie Eilish is hitting the road. The pop performer will embark on a worldwide arena tour this fall, kicking off in Quebec City in Canada on Sept. 29 and concluding in Dublin …
This image released by Paramount Pictures shows Ryan Reynolds, left, with director John Krasinski on the set of "IF." (Jonny Cournoyer/Paramount Pictures via AP)

This summer, John Krasinski makes one for the kids with the imaginary friend fantasy ‘IF’

John Krasinski doesn’t usually fret about reviews. But for his new film “IF,” he is terrified of the response from two people: His 7 and 10-year-old daughters. “I’ve never been worried …
This cover image released by Republic Records show "The Tortured Poets Department" by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP)

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' hits No. 1, experiences largest streaming week ever

Taylor Swift continues to dominate in the week following the release of her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department.” The 31-track album has hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, tying Swift …
Matthew Shardlake steps out of the pages of late author C.J. Sansom’s popular Tudor mystery novels and into a Disney+ show, bringing with him disability representation. The character is played by Arthur Hughes, alongside co-stars Anthony Boyle and Sean Bean. (April 29)

C.J. Sansom, bestselling British author of Tudor crime thriller series, dies at 71

LONDON (AP) — British author C.J. Sansom, best known for his historical crime novels featuring the Tudor lawyer and investigator Matthew Shardlake, has died, his publisher said Monday. He was 71. …
FILE - Actor Gerard Depardieu addresses the media during the press conference for the film 'Saint Amour' at the 2016 Berlinale Film Festival in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Feb. 19, 2016. French media are reporting that police have summoned actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets. Broadcaster BFMTV and the daily Le Parisien both reported that the 75-year-old actor was called in for police questioning in Paris on Monday, April 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Axel Schmidt, File)

French media: Police summon actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about sexual assault allegations

French media are reporting that police have summoned actor Gérard Depardieu for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets. Broadcaster BFMTV and …

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