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Patchwork international regulations govern cargo ships like the one that toppled Baltimore bridge

The patchwork system of safety regulations pertaining to massive cargo ships like the one that toppled a major bridge in Baltimore this week can allow freight transporters to skirt oversight, critics …

Facebook News tab will soon be unavailable as Meta scales back news and political content

Meta will be sunsetting Facebook News in early April for users in the U.S. and Australia as the platform further deemphasizes news and politics. Meta says users will still be able to view links to …
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NBA All-Star Aftermath: Breaking Down the Brilliance of the 2024 Showcase

The 2024  NBA All-Star Weekend, held with great anticipation and fanfare, showcased the remarkable talents and competitiveness of the league's top players, culminating in an event filled with …
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resort

‘Behind the curtain’: Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley reveals site progress

Along with announcing the signature restaurant now slated for the Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley, The Palmeraie, Scottsdale-based Five Star Development granted an exclusive tour of the project site to …
ONLINE PORTAL

ADOT’s Motor Vehicle Division takes some hassle out of tax filing

The Arizona Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Division has an online portal to assist taxpayers with the April 15 deadline approaching fast. MVD’s online portal, azmvdnow.gov , …
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Million-dollar Powerball ticket sold in Sun City

No one hit Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot, but there was a big winning ticket sold in Sun City, Arizona Lottery officials said Thursday. The ticket, worth $1 million, was purchased at the …
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Chandler events plan to honor Cesar Chavez' legacy

If you missed out on any celebrations in Chandler this month about Cesar Chavez and his legacy, there's still time to attend one. Friday, from  9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., "The Untold Stories …
RECORDER'S OFFICE

Maricopa County announces finalists for ‘I Voted’ sticker contest

The final designs have been selected for the “I Voted” sticker contest that is being coordinated by the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office. Maricopa County Recorder Stephen …

Joe Lieberman's death leaves a hole at No Labels as it tries to recruit a 2024 third-party candidate

Joe Lieberman served as No Labels' chief defender when the critics got the loudest. The centrist group he helped create ignited a political firestorm over the last year by working to recruit a …
water and wastewater

Chandler water, wastewater: Expensive projects ahead

Two major projects are going to cost a lot of Chandler capital improvement dollars over the next several years. At a March 21 work session on the city’s capital improvement project budget, …
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$3.8M Triple Twist lottery winner sold in Queen Creek

A Triple Twist jackpot ticket was purchased in Queen Creek with a value of nearly $3.8 million, Arizona Lottery officials announced Wednesday. The ticket was sold at the Frys Marketplace, 25105 …

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A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks For the first time in history, world timekeepers may have to consider subtracting a second from our clocks in …

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Opinions with Civility
Life-science researchers are thrilled about the advances made with “small-molecule” medicines.
I own a pickleball court. It is for our personal use with friends and family. We do not play after 10 p.m. Our court is far from neighboring homes. We don't hold any "leagues or tournaments." …
I recently learned of a complaint filed to Secretary of State Adrian Fontes by Third Way, a national think tank that champions modern center-left ideas.
As the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments that could “pave the way toward a national abortion ban” by severely restricting access to the medication mifepristone, David Schweikert and …
Our local Fountain Hills Theater is often amazing. The world premiere production of “The Great Gatsby – The Musical,” is its latest triumph. This musical adaptation of F. Scott …
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Local sports

Oklahoma City faces Phoenix in conference matchup

Oklahoma City and Phoenix will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foes. Friday's game will be the third meeting of the season between the two teams. The Thunder won the previous …
NBA

Durant scores 30, leads Suns to another win in Denver, 104-97

Kevin Durant had 30 points, 13 rebounds and five blocks and the Phoenix Suns won in Denver for the second time this month, beating the defending champion Nuggets 104-97 on Wednesday night. The Suns, …

Top-seeded North Carolina and Clemson looking to move ACC beyond Sweet 16 vs Alabama and Arizona

The quality of the Atlanta Coast Conference took its share of criticism this season. Yet, the league has four teams in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16. Two are in the West: top-seeded North Carolina …
National sports
New West Virginia men's basketball coach Darian DeVries has brought some reinforcements from Drake. DeVries announced at his introductory news conference Thursday that his son, Tucker, will transfer …
The NCAA transfer portal not only challenges college basketball programs to find the right players to fill roster vacancies but also keep that vast talent pool from becoming deeper with their own …
Goaltender Ivan Fedotov has had his contract in Russia's KHL terminated by CSKA Moscow. The team announced the abrupt termination Thursday with one year remaining on it. The Philadelphia Flyers own …
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Valley business

Chandler zoning board meeting OKs showroom, industrial building

A development plan to build a Floor & Décor showroom building and an industrial “flex” building at Germann and Cooper is one of the few items on the Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission approved at its March 20 meeting.

There weren’t many items on the agenda for the March 20 Chandler Planning and Zoning Commission regular meeting. That made for a usual short meeting — after a lengthy study session. …

Chandler shopping center sells for $12.5M

Sun Village Fair, a shopping center in north-central Chandler, has been sold to a group called Arizona Partners for $12.5 million, according to a news release. The Walmart in upper right and Wendy's and First Bank along Warner Road were not part of the transaction.

Sun Village Fair, a shopping center in north-central Chandler, has been sold to a group called Arizona Partners for $12.5 million, according to a news release. The 20.46-acre site sits at the …

Bartender comes out of retirement for North Scottsdale hot spot

Bartender Keifer Gilbert is coming out of retirement to set the menu at new Tell Your Friends bar.

At the top of his game in the craft cocktail industry, Keifer Gilbert stepped out of the hospitality scene three years ago and into full-time software development. It wasn’t until his …

New Vietnamese restaurant open in South Chandler

Pho Ngoc, a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant, has opened in the shopping center anchored by Safeway on the northwest corner of Alma School and Chandler Heights roads in South Chandler.

Pho Ngoc, a family-owned Vietnamese restaurant, has opened in the shopping center anchored by Safeway on the northwest corner of Alma School and Chandler Heights roads in South Chandler. There …

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Ring recognition: Phoenix renames street in honor of boxer Michael Carbajal

Phoenix native hall of fame boxer Michael Carbajal, in backwards black cap, poses with Phoenix City Councilmember Laura Pastor, center, and other supporters after Phoenix City Council unanimously renamed a street in Carbajal’s honor last week. (Courtesy Laura Pastor)

Francisco Montoya said she was there when Phoenix-native Michael Carbajal, a five-time world champion, was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in New York in 2006. “That …

Scottsdale Arts offers array of events in April

Scottsdale Arts offers an array of events designed to inspire laughter and celebration in April.

Scottsdale Arts will bring laughter, celebration and fun-filled enjoyment with many new exciting events this April. The April lineup starts with The ARTrageous Gala | Cosmic Crescendo on April …

Meet Kasumy – Creative soul ready for adoptive family

Kasumy

Fifteen-year-old Kasumy describes herself as quiet but says she’s open to new adventures and enjoys expressing herself creatively.

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents the Merz Trio

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents the Merz Trio March 23.

Desert Hills Presbyterian Church presents the next concert in its Arts at the Rocks performing arts series, as it welcomes the acclaimed Merz Trio to the stage on Saturday, March 23 at 4 p.m. …

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Scottsdale readies for college basketball activations

The City of Scottsdale is bringing a series of basketball-themed activations to Old Town through April 7.

In support of college basketball taking over the valley, the City of Scottsdale is bringing a series of basketball-themed activations to Old Town. Old Town Scottsdale is set to feature oversized …

Event schedule for Final Four Fan Fest in Phoenix

State Farm Stadium in Glendale is decked out for the Final Four.

The Men's Final Four is bringing a weekend packed with events for residents and visitors of all ages.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale offers well-being program

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa is introducing well-being program, including pickleball, tennis and fitness classes.

Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch introduces new, wellbeing-focused group experiences, ranging from pickleball tournaments to group fitness classes led by local professional …

Learn about water in free Phoenix festival setting

Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix will come alive with activities, exhibits, displays and games all relating to the state’s most precious resource: water.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Richard Steve Bogue

In the rose-colored hues of a setting sun over Arizona, a bright star dimmed as Dick Bogue, aged 82, took his final bow on the night of Sunday, March 24th. Born on September 21, 1941, in Council …

Mary Lou Burgess

In Loving Memory Mary Lou was born, April 9, 1939, in St. Louis, Missouri. She lived most of her life in California. She retired to Sun City West, Arizona in 1990, where she enjoyed many clubs and …

Celeste Dorothy Shovelski

Celeste passed away on February 27, 2024. Celeste was born on May 19, 1921. So, soon she would have celebrated her 103rd birthday. She was born in Baltimore, MD and lived in Severna Park, MD and …

Joseph Kurzweil

Joseph, age 97, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Addison, Il and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024. Born February 2, 1927, Joe is the son of the late Frank and Ella Kurzweil of …

Elizabeth (Betty) Kearns-Krueger

Remembering Elizabeth (Betty) Kearns Krueger (1928-2023) With great sadness, we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Kearns Krueger in Boulder, Colorado, on September 30th, 2023, at the age …
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Nation

Alex Murdaugh's lawyers want to make public statements about stolen money. FBI says Murdaugh lied

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Lawyers for convicted killer Alex Murdaugh want to release to the public statements he made to the FBI about what happened to million of dollars he stole from clients and his …

Republican states file lawsuit challenging Biden's student loan repayment plan

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — A group of Republican-led states is suing the Biden administration to block a new student loan repayment plan that provides a faster path to cancellation and lower monthly …

Sawfish are spinning, and dying, in Florida waters as rescue effort begins

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Endangered smalltooth sawfish, marine creatures virtually unchanged for millions of years, are exhibiting erratic spinning behavior and dying in unusual numbers in …

Georgia lawmakers approve private water utility bypassing county to serve homes near Hyundai plant

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Georgia lawmakers gave final passage Thursday to a change in state law that would allow a private utility to provide water service for new homes near Hyundai's upcoming …

Suspect charged with murder, attempted murder in a series of stabbings in Rockford, Illinois

CHICAGO (AP) — A 22-year-old man has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder in a frenzied stabbing rampage that killed four people in a matter of minutes in a northern Illinois city, …
World

Central and Eastern European countries mark 20 years in NATO with focus on war in Ukraine

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — Several central and Eastern European countries began marking on Thursday the 20th anniversary of the largest expansion of the NATO military alliance when formerly …

Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, with 3.5 million cases of the tropical disease reported so far, health officials said …

'Oppenheimer' director Christopher Nolan and wife Emma Thomas to get British knighthood and damehood

LONDON (AP) — The Oscar-winning director of “Oppenheimer,” Christopher Nolan, and his wife and producer Emma Thomas, will receive a knighthood and damehood for their services to film, according …

Russia arrests another suspect in concert hall attack that killed 143

MOSCOW (AP) — Russia's top investigative body said Thursday that another suspect has been detained as an accomplice in the attack by gunmen on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed 143 people. …

French lawmakers condemn 'bloody and murderous' 1961 massacre of Algerian protesters

PARIS (AP) — French lawmakers on Thursday condemned an infamous 1961 police crackdown on Algerian protesters in Paris as a “bloody and murderous repression,” marking another step in the …
Entertainment
This image released by Magnolia Pictures shows a scene from the documentary "Food, Inc. 2." (River Road/Participant/Magnolia Pictures via AP)

Makers of ‘Food, Inc’ sequel, launch impact campaign around pressing issues

The Oscar-nominated documentary “Food, Inc” helped change the way many consumers think about the systems behind the things we eat. But in the 16 years since it came out, new problems have arisen …
A view of a poster advertising comedian Ed Gamble's Hot Diggity Dog tour on the Bakerloo line platform at Embankment underground station in London, Wednesday March 27, 2024. Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising. The poster for the show, “Hot Diggity Dog,” showed a mustard- and ketchup-smeared Gamble beside a half-eaten hot dog on a plate. A bemused Gamble replaced the wiener with a cucumber, and the poster was approved. (Joe Sene/PA via AP)

No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban

LONDON (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter. Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image …
FILE - Taylor Swift arrives at the 66th annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. A photographer told police he was punched in the face by Taylor Swift’s father on the Sydney waterfront on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024, hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

No police charges for Taylor Swift's dad over paparazzi incident in Sydney

Taylor Swift’s father will not be charged over a photographer's claim that Scott Swift assaulted him on the Sydney waterfront hours after the pop star’s Australian tour ended last month. …
Boarding is put up next to the Banksy artwork on the side of a residential building in Hornsey Road, north London, Wednesday March 27, 2024 which has been covered in perspex sheeting for protection. An environmentally themed mural in London by street artist Banksy has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism. (Aaron Chown/PA via AP)

Banksy tree mural that sprouted in London is fenced off after apparent vandalism

An environmentally themed mural by elusive street artist Banksy that appeared last week on a London street has been encased in plastic and surrounded by fencing after an apparent act of vandalism. …
FILE - Martin Scorsese arrives for an event in Beverly Hills, Calif. Scorsese will host, narrate and produce an eight-part docudrama for Fox Nation about the evolution of eight men and women to Sainthood. The first four episodes of “Martin Scorsese Presents: THE SAINTS” will debut in November. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Martin Scorsese will dive into the journey to sainthood with an 8-part Fox Nation docuseries

Martin Scorsese has already said he's working on a film about Jesus, and now he's making a project about saints. Scorsese will host, narrate and produce an eight-part docudrama called “Martin …