HOUSING
May 8, 2024
Housing Crisis: The Amphi Panteras advocate for residents of the Malibu Apartments in Tucson
In Tucson’s Amphi neighborhood, a tenant activist group is focusing their attention on the Malibu Apartments where tenants are fighting for their rights.
HEALTH & MEDICINE
May 7, 2024
County might sell hospital
Banner open to buying former Kino Community Hospital.
Trial begins in UA professor Thomas Meixner murder
Former grad student Murad Dervish pled not guilty to 7 felony counts, including 1st degree murder.
HOUSING
May 7, 2024
Rocks block loitering on I-10 underpasses
Rocks have been placed at both Speedway and Congress along the interstate.
Phoenix's semiconductor hiring is slow despite federal investment
The government is spending billions to support semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. But trainees seeking chipmaking jobs may have to wait.
HOUSINGWhere to Live?
May 6, 2024
Despite growing gaps in homeless services, community assistance groups feel unsupported
Mutual aid organizers report the feelings of hostility have increased this year.
University of Arizona
May 6, 2024
UA says surveillance allegations are “flat wrong” as demands from Pro-Palestinian group continue
A new report from the Center for Investigative Reporting alleges the University has monitored Pro-Palestine social media posts since late last year.
Arizona law bars universities from boycotting Israel
A state law passed in 2016 prohibits the state and local governments from adopting investment policies that include boycotting Israel.
ARIZONA GOVERNMENT
May 6, 2024
Arizona lawmaker punished for using Senate facilities to speak with anti-Semitic talk show host
Kern is facing indictment for actions tied to the 2020 election.
IN DEPTH
Housing Crisis: The Amphi Panteras advocate for residents of the Malibu Apartments in Tucson
In Tucson’s Amphi neighborhood, a tenant activist group is focusing their attention on the Malibu Apartments where tenants are fighting for their rights.
Despite growing gaps in homeless services, community assistance groups feel unsupported
Mutual aid organizers report the feelings of hostility have increased this year.
Changing their tune: Turmoil within Republicans over abortion and its election impact
Arizona's senate requires some bipartisan support to repeal the 1864 near-total ban. But, some Republicans are fighting to keep the ban, while others are wavering.
Navigating the Arizona Housing Crisis: Millennials struggle to afford the American Dream
Exploring barriers for young buyers amidst soaring prices and dwindling inventory.
Health & Medicine
County might sell hospital
Less alcohol, or none at all, is one path to better health
Blinken talks battling fentanyl with Mayor Romero
Nature & Environment
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer
As Phoenix makes way for semiconductor factories, this business is saving the native plants that were there first
The documentary "The Happiest Country in the World: Finland" explores the reasons why.
HEADLINES
Phoenix's semiconductor hiring is slow despite federal investment
The government is spending billions to support semiconductor manufacturing in the U.S. But trainees seeking chipmaking jobs may have to wait.
Arizona is boosting efforts to protect people from the extreme heat after hundreds died last summer
Arizona's new heat officer is working with local governments and nonprofit groups to open more cooling centers and ensure homes have working air conditioners.
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.
As Phoenix makes way for semiconductor factories, this business is saving the native plants that were there first
Here's the story of one business at the intersection of conservation and growth amid Phoenix’s semiconductor boom.
CHIPS funds are heading to Phoenix, “ground zero for the new economy”
An influx of federal investment in the city's semiconductor industry is meant to reshape the economy. But will it work?
One of the greatest: UA's unsung wheelchair basketball hero, Rudy Gallego
We meet Rudy Gallego, the man who started the University of Arizona's first adaptive sports team, wheelchair basketball.
As bird flu spreads in cows, here are 4 big questions scientists are trying to answer
Scientists say the risk to people is minimal, but open questions remain, including how widespread the outbreak is and how the virus is spreading.
Pac-12 players to watch as the conference gets ready to splinter across the country
The Pac-12 will splinter apart before fall camp starts, with all but two teams heading to new conferences.
UnitedHealth says wide swath of patient files may have been taken in Change cyberattack
UnitedHealth says files with personal information that could cover a "substantial portion of people in America" may have been taken in the cyberattack on its Change Healthcare business.RECENT SERIES
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