North Mountain Preserve Water Pipeline Plan Reaches A Compromise

Last year, former Phoenix Mountains Preservation Council President Libby Goff was fighting to save the North Mountain Preserve from a 66-inch wide water pipeline. “When we first started, I wasn’t sure what we would be able to get changed,” says Goff. She described the City of Phoenix’s plan as “disruptive” to the pristine preserve.... Read More

Apple Admitted To Slowing Down Older iPhones, and Now They’re Being Fined For It

Apple has been fined roughly $27 million for slowing down the performance of older iPhone models on purpose. France’s competition and fraud watchdog (DGCCRF) fined the U.S. tech giant because it said consumers were not warned about this. Apple confirmed back in 2017 that it was intentionally slowing down some iPhones, but the company... Read More

Unemployment Rate Down To 3.5 Percent In January

Hiring jumped last month as U.S. employers added 225,000 jobs, bolstering an economy that faces threats from China’s viral outbreak, an ongoing trade war and struggles at Boeing. Half a million people streamed into the job market, though not all of them found work. That influx meant that more people were counted as unemployed,... Read More

A New Business Coalition Wants You To Visit Rocky Point

It is known to many as Arizona’s beach. But over the last few years there have been safety concerns about visiting Rocky Point, known as Puerto Peñasco in Mexico. A new coalition of business leaders and property owners has formed in Rocky Point to try to change that perception. “A lot of people have... Read More

Study on Memory Loss in High School Football Players Presents Evidence in Phoenix Conference

A study finding evidence of loss of verbal memory recall in high school football players between the beginning and end of the season was presented publicly for the first time during a conference in Phoenix recently. Kyle Walker, an orthopedic surgery resident at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center, presented the study at a podium during... Read More

United Airlines Acquires Westwind School of Aeronautics

United Airlines says it has inked a deal to acquire Phoenix-based Westwind School of Aeronautics. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Chicago-based United said it will become the only major U.S.-based airline to operate its own flight academy. Westwind is located in north Phoenix at Deer Valley Airport. Prior to the acquisition, the... Read More

Is Chocolate Good for You?

By Stacy Simon Senior News Editor, American Cancer Society It’s been reported in the media for years that eating chocolate is heart-healthy, helps prevent cancer, and boosts your mood. But is that really true? We do know that flavanols in cocoa beans, an ingredient in chocolate, are antioxidants, meaning that they may reduce damage... Read More

Two Arizona Men Accused of Running Massive Ponzi Scheme

Two Arizona men have been charged of running a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, according to documents filed in federal court. Their victims include a number of former Major League Baseball players. From a look at their social media, John Caruso and Zach Salter had it all: traveling to exotic locations, driving luxury cars, and... Read More

U.S. Jobs Report Means Arizona Economy Set For A ‘Great Year’

The U.S. jobs report released Friday bodes well for an Arizona economy that’s set up for “a great year,” according to a prominent state business leader. U.S. employers added a robust 225,000 jobs in January, a signal that businesses remain confident in the nation’s economy. “It’s going to be a great year for the... Read More

Tax Season Brings Out Scammers – Red Flags To Watch For

With tax season in full swing and the April 15th tax deadline quickly approaching, Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich is urging Arizona consumers to be aware of potential tax related scams. “Scam artists use this stressful time of year to try to get their hands on your money and exploit your personal information,” said... Read More