Phoenix FBI Warns of Attempts to Steal Data by Chinese Government

The Phoenix FBI office warns that attempts from the Chinese government to steal sensitive information happen all across the country and even right here in Arizona. The targets are usually people whose jobs give them access to sensitive U.S. government or business information. “We have seen cases where individuals are being recruited, being incentivized... Read More

COVID-19 Testing Facility Opens at Sky Harbor Airport

COVID-19 testing has landed at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in time for holiday travel. XpresSpa Group, a New York-based health and wellness company, on Monday unveiled a coronavirus testing program at Arizona’s largest travel hub. The new XpresCheck facility is located in the Drugs & More store outside the security checkpoint on the... Read More

The Top Kids’ Toys for Christmas

Just in from the toy-trend experts The UM has compiled a convenient list of the hot toys that kids will be clamoring for this holiday season. Obtaining these covented toys may be a little bit tougher this year with delayed shipping time and pandemic social distancing shopping, so get started early parents. Star Wars... Read More

AG Brnovich Leads $113 Million Multistate Settlement with Apple Over iPhone Throttling

Attorney General Mark Brnovich announced a $113 million multistate settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to throttle consumers’ iPhone speeds to address unexpected shutdowns in some iPhones. General Brnovich, along with Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill, led the investigation of Apple by more than 30 states.... Read More

Arizona Hospitals Cut Off Visitations Amid COVID-19 Surge

Hospitals across Arizona are cutting off visitations in the midst of another surge in coronavirus cases. Banner Health, Arizona’s largest hospital system, is shutting down visitations at Arizona locations effective Sunday at 6 p.m., according to a press release. The move comes after Banner implemented the policy Wednesday for its Tucson locations. “We understand... Read More

Sky Harbor Amid COVID-19 – Travel Stress Free This Thanksgiving

What does it look like at Sky Harbor Airport amid the COVID-19 pandemic? Are people wearing masks and social distancing? You can’t predict what you’ll experience on the specific date and time you go nor what you’ll see at your layover or destination airport, but there has been some consistency in what you will... Read More

Sorry, Mr. Grinch. Even COVID Won’t Stop NORAD from Tracking Santa

Children of the world can rest easy. The global COVID-19 pandemic won’t stop them from tracking Santa Claus’ progress as he delivers gifts around the globe on Christmas Eve. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has announced that NORAD will track Santa on Dec. 24, just as it has done for 65 years. But... Read More

Phoenix City Council Approves Changing Derogatory Street Names

The Phoenix City Council on Wednesday unanimously voted on new name changes for two streets, replacing ones that were considered offensive. Squaw Peak Drive will be renamed Piestewa Peak Drive and Robert E. Lee Street will be changed to Desert Cactus Street, according to a tweet from Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego. “Over the course... Read More

Frontier Airlines Adds Nonstop Flights From Phoenix to 3 California Cities

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has added three nonstop routes from Phoenix to California cities starting in February. The flights out of Sky Harbor Airport to Oakland, Ontario and Sacramento are scheduled to take off twice a week initially, then expand to four times beginning March 11. “We’re excited to offer Phoenix flyers three new... Read More

Phoenix Restaurants Serving Thanksgiving

If 2020 has left you feeling a little exhausted and you don’t feel like pulling together a full Thanksgiving meal, forego the many hours of prepping, cooking and cleaning and skip right to the best part about Thanksgiving…the eating! Check out the list of several metro Phoenix restaurants that would gladly welcome you and... Read More