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Five Scottsdale students chosen for Dragon Kim Foundation Fellowship Program

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 …

Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health

Moderate drinking was once thought to have benefits for the heart. But better research methods have thrown cold water on that idea. A growing number of public health experts say if you choose to …

Supreme Court rejects Musk appeal over tweets that must be approved by Tesla

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from Elon Musk over a settlement with securities regulators that requires him to get approval in advance of some tweets that relate …
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FIRST RESPONDERS

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 …

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 …
ADOT

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 …
Health Care

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 …
FESTIVAL

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at downtown Phoenix festival

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

Deer Valley Road bridge maintenance underway in Peoria

Maricopa County Department of Transportation crews have begun work on the Deer Valley Road bridge between 109th and 117th avenues in Peoria. The bridge deck maintenance project will run through …
ADOPTION

Meet Isabella – Creative teen looks to grow with forever family

Isabella – or Bella as she likes to be called – is a bubbly, outgoing teenager ready to take on the world.
WAR

ASU Israel-Gaza protest arrests elicit reaction from Maricopa County Attorney

Students protesting the Israel-Hamas war at George Washington University sit in a tent to avoid the rain in Washington, Saturday, April 27, 2024.(AP Photo/Cliff Owen) A University of Southern …
TRANSPORTATION

ADOT Mesa event helps small firms compete for federal dollars

The Arizona Department of Transportation will have a free event May 7 in Mesa to help small businesses compete for transportation contracts that receive federal funding. The business expo will …

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The Peoria Council is in the midst of developing the Peoria city budget.
Come join the development team and help carve the way to make the Sun Lakes Senior Games a success. With a target of the games beginning in March 2025, the focus is to create a friendly …
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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 …

Brandon Pfaadt strikes out career-high 11, Diamondbacks beat Mariners 3-2

Brandon Pfaadt had a career-high 11 strikeouts, Ketel Marte broke a tie with am RBI double in the eighth inning, Christian Walker homered and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Seattle Mariners 3-2 on …

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Denny Hamlin is off to one of the best starts of his two-decade career, with three wins for Joe Gibbs Racing. Hamlin and Christopher Bell have delivered four wins this season to JGR. William Byron …
A person with knowledge of the deal says the Dallas Cowboys are reuniting with running back Ezekiel Elliott after agreeing to terms on a contract with the former two-time rushing champion. Elliott …
The New York Liberty know how tough it is to put together a talented roster, have players jell in their first year together and win a title. They fell just short last year, losing to the Las Vegas …

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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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‘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 …

Scottsdale student inducted into honor society

Joshua Richards, a Scottsdale resident studying at the United States Air Force Academy, has been initiated into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

Joshua Richards, of Scottsdale, was recently initiated into the honor society of Phi Kappa Phi. Richards was initiated at the United States Air Force Academy. Richards is among approximately …

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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.

SCC dance program presents free dance concert

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program will put on the Kinetic Connections dance show for free at the schools performing arts center May 3-4.

The Scottsdale Community College Dance Program presents Kinetic Connections, a dance concert performed by SCC’s two resident companies and guests, on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4. The show …

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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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How to Fix an iPhone Stuck in Recovery Mode 2024

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — How to get my iPhone out of Recovery Mode? Many iPhone users often ask this question. Often, this situation arises when users try to revert …

Experience the Enhanced Edimakor V3.0.0 with a Fresh New UI Design

NEW YORK, N.Y., April 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — HitPaw, a leading software company specializing in multimedia tools, is excited to announce the release of HitPaw Edimakor version 3.0.0. The …

US opens investigation into Ford crashes involving Blue Cruise partially automated driving system

DETROIT (AP) — Two fatal crashes involving Ford's Blue Cruise partially automated driving system have drawn the attention of U.S. auto safety regulators. The National Highway Traffic Safety …

Insider Q&A: Avelo Airlines CEO Andrew Levy describes the challenges of starting a new carrier

It's not easy to break into the U.S. airline industry, which is dominated by four big carriers and a sprinkling of other niche players, but that didn't scare away Andrew Levy. Neither did a …

Change.org Petition Launched for Harlem Grandmother, Sherri Culpepper, in 12 Year Battle with NYC Over Squatters

HARLEM, N.Y., April 29, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A fourth generation Harlemite, Sherri Culpepper took over her family’s brownstones in 2012 and has been in a twelve-year wrangle with varying …

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World

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 …

At least 40 people die in western Kenya after a dam collapses

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A dam collapsed in western Kenya early Monday, killing at least 40 people after a wall of water swept through houses and cut off a major road, police said. The Old Kijabe …

Hong Kong transgender activist gets ID card reflecting gender change after yearslong legal battle

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong transgender activist on Monday received a new ID card reflecting his gender change, after a yearslong legal battle to change the document, and he vowed to continue …

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Entertainment
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 …
FILE - Aaron Taylor-Johnson poses for photographers upon arrival at the World premiere of the film 'Back To Black' on Monday, April 8, 2024 in London. The latest movie to shift spots for the summer movie season is Sony’s comic book film “Kraven the Hunter,” which will now open in December, instead of Labor Day weekend. The film stars Taylor-Johnson as the Spider-Man villain in the J.C. Chandor-directed origin story. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP, File)

Sony’s ‘Kraven the Hunter’ release is delayed until December

The summer movie season may kick off next weekend, but the release calendar is still a work in progress. The latest movie to shift spots is Sony’s comic book film “Kraven the Hunter,” which …
Zendaya, a cast member in "Challengers," poses at the premiere of the film at the Regency Village Theatre, Tuesday, April 16, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Zendaya tennis movie ‘Challengers’ scores at weekend box office

The sexy tennis drama “ Challengers ” won the box office this weekend with $15 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Zendaya and castmates Mike Faist and Josh …

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