Phoenix's semiconductor hiring is slow despite federal investment

May 7, 2024 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

May 6, 2024 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

May 6, 2024 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

May 2, 2024 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”

May 1, 2024 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

Apr 29, 2024 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

Apr 26, 2024 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

Apr 26, 2024 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

Apr 23, 2024 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.

With close calls mounting, the FAA will require more rest for air traffic controllers

Apr 22, 2024 More must be done to reduce fatigue among air traffic controllers amid an ongoing staffing shortage.

The Buzz: Historic Markers Around the State

Apr 19, 2024 We wrap up a series of stories from around the state by telling three historic stories.

You just become instant best friends: Collegiate Women's Hockey in Arizona

Apr 18, 2024 We head behind the scenes with the ASU women's club hockey team, and also hear about their soon-to-launch counterpart at UA.

Arizona Secretary of State on how election officials are preparing for AI and misinformation

Apr 16, 2024 Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes reflects on the security of election officials, threats posed by artificial intelligence and more.

NASA has been asked to create a time zone for the moon. Here's how it would work

Apr 15, 2024 As the world prepares for a new space race, the Biden Administration is calling on NASA to create a moon-based time standard.

To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers

Apr 15, 2024 Americans lost a record $12.5 billion to internet crimes last year

Roadside monument honors the 1st cowboy star

Apr 15, 2024 Tom Mix died in a 1940 crash south of Florence.

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