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Ashley Judd speaks out on the right of women to control their bodies and be free from male violence

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Actor Ashley Judd, whose allegations against movie mogul Harvey Weinstein helped spark the #MeToo movement, spoke out Monday on the rights of women and girls to control their …

Samsung reports a 10-fold increase in profit as AI drives rebound in memory chip markets

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Samsung Electronics on Tuesday reported a 10-fold increase in operating profit for the last quarter as the expansion of artificial intelligence technologies drives a …

Growing wildfire risk leaves states grappling with how to keep property insurers from fleeing

BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Months after a catastrophic fire burned more than 2,200 homes in Hawaii, some property owners are getting more bad news — their property insurance won't be renewed because …
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Fatal Crashes

Scottsdale No. 2 in country for fatal rush hour crashes by percentage

The street can be a dangerous place, especially in rush hour. From the speed racer flooring the accelerator to be the first at his destination to the multi-tasking driver who’s also …
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Maricopa County hiring workers for 2024 primary election

Temporary workers are being hired for the 2024 primary election, Maricopa County officials said Monday. More than 2,000 employees are needed for the July 30 election, and in addition to hourly …
ARTS

Herberger in Phoenix puts out call to artists for upcoming exhibit

The Herberger Theater is putting out a call to Arizona artists for an upcoming exhibit.

Person of interest sought in shooting on Navajo Nation in northern Arizona

Authorities say they're searching for a person of interest in connection with a shooting incident on the Navajo Nation in northern Arizona. They say the shooting occurred Monday morning in the small …
Teen Violence

Queen Creek summit starts process of listening to teens

In the aftermath of the beating death of 16-year-old Combs High School student Preston Lord during a house party in Queen Creek, adults have been flooding into council meetings in towns throughout …
Health care

Year of Medicaid ‘unwinding’ cuts 600,000, but renews nearly 2 million on state’s rolls

PHOENIX – One year after restarting the pre-pandemic review process for enrollment in Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System …
ARREST

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 …
technology

Peoria primed for better fiber-optic broadband service

As fiber-optic broadband becomes essential for rapid, high-quality data transmission for both business and personal use, the city of Peoria is moving into the fast lane.

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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Joe Biden loves to give away money, especially if it’s not his own. He has spent trillions of dollars for political benefit that didn’t need otherwise to be spent.
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 …
The nation’s big money powers are in the process of capturing everything of value in America.
Congresswoman Debbie Lesko will have a prime opportunity to demand answers to pressing questions about how pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) business practices inflate drug prices.

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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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National sports
Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves, Aleksander Barkov and Carter Verhaege each had two goals and an assist, and the Florida Panthers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-1 in Game 5 on Monday night to clinch …
Derrick White scored a career-high 38 points, Jayson Tatum added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and the Boston Celtics beat the Miami Heat 102-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their Eastern Conference …
Gunnar Henderson led off the first inning with a homer to become the youngest player in major league history with 10 home runs before May 1 and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 2-0 …

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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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Neighbors

The HonorHealth Foundation and BOK Financial collecting for Desert Mission Food Bank

The HonorHealth Foundation and BOK Financial have partnered for an April, Springtime Food Drive to stock up the shelves at Desert Mission Food Bank.

One in six adults in the US depends on food banks, and demand is increasing due to inflation and fewer donations, according to a press release put out by the HonorHealth Foundation and BOK Financial. …

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 …

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Things to do

Royse Contemporary exhibiting Askew Series by Barbara Kemp Cowlin

Royse Contemporary art studio is showing the Askew Series by Arizona artist Barbara Kemp Cowlin through May 18.

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, …

Ballet Arizona in Phoenix announces new artistic director

Daniela Cardim will be the first woman to serve as Ballet Arizona’s artistic director.

Ballet Arizona has a new artistic director.

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 …

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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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Nation

Former NSA worker gets nearly 22 years in prison for selling secrets to undercover FBI agent

DENVER (AP) — A former National Security Agency employee who sold classified information to an undercover FBI agent he believed to be a Russian official was sentenced Monday to nearly 22 years in …

US to require automatic emergency braking on new vehicles in 5 years and set performance standards

DETROIT (AP) — In the not-too-distant future, automatic emergency braking will have to come standard on all new passenger vehicles in the United States, a requirement that the government says will …

Family of a Black teen who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell files lawsuit against homeowner

The family of a Black teenager by a white homeowner when he mistakenly went to the wrong Kansas City, Missouri, address has filed a lawsuit. The family's attorney says Monday the lawsuit was an …

A horse-shaped nebula gets its close-up in new photos by NASA's Webb telescope

DALLAS (AP) — NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has revealed the sharpest images yet of a portion of a horse-shaped nebula, showing the “mane” in finer detail. The Horsehead Nebula, in the …

Paramount Global replaces CEO Bob Bakish with a troika of executives

NEW YORK (AP) — Paramount Global on Monday announced that Bob Bakish is stepping down as CEO of the film, television and multimedia company. Bakish will be replaced by a troika of executives …

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World

Suspected al-Qaida explosion kills 6 troops loyal to secessionist group in Yemen

SANAA, Yemen (AP) — An explosive device detonated and killed six troops loyal to a United Arab Emirates-backed secessionist group Monday in southern Yemen, a military spokesman said, the latest …

Togo votes in parliamentary election testing support for proposal that could keep dynasty in power

LOME, Togo (AP) — People in Togo voted in parliamentary elections Monday that tested support for a proposed new constitution that would scrap presidential elections and give lawmakers the power to …

Activist who fought for legal rights for Europe's largest saltwater lagoon wins 'Green Nobel'

A professor who helped save Europe's largest saltwater lagoon is one of this year's winners of the Goldman Environmental Prize, known as the “Green Nobel." The prize honors grassroots environmental …

1 horse remains under observation and another is expected to recover fully after London rampage

LONDON (AP) — One of the military horses that broke away from their trainers and galloped through the streets of London last week is expected to make a full recovery while another remains under …

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 …

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Entertainment
This image released by FX shows Ryan Reynolds, left, and Rob McElhenney in a scene from the third season of "Welcome to Wrexham." (FX via AP)

‘Welcome to Wrexham’ returns for a ‘nail-biter’ season, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney say

As the Wrexham A.F.C. Red Dragons are celebrating another advancement in the English soccer system to the third tier, its owners, actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are still “all in” on …
Jamie Spears, father of singer Britney Spears, leaves the Stanley Mosk Courthouse in Los Angeles on Oct. 24, 2012, left, and Britney Spears arrives at the Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on May 17, 2015. (AP Photo)

Britney and Jamie Spears settlement avoids long, potentially ugly and revealing trial

Britney Spears and her father Jamie Spears have settled the remaining issues in the court conservatorship that controlled her life and affairs for nearly 14 years. With the agreement the two will …
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 …

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