Talking Stick Resort Arena is No More

The Phoenix Suns have gained a corporate sponsor for its newly constructed practice facility, but lost the naming sponsor for its downtown arena. Talking Stick Resort will no longer have its name on the arena home to the Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury. The enterprise arm of the Salt River Pima–Maricopa Indian Community... Read More

More Safety Efforts Recommended for Arizona Due to Significant COVID Resurgence

The latest state-by-state guidance from the White House’s COVID-19 task force shows that Arizona is “experiencing a significant resurgence” and “current mitigation efforts are inadequate.” The report states, “there is now aggressive, unrelenting, expanding broad community spread across the country, reaching most counties, without evidence of improvement but rather, further deterioration.” “Current mitigation efforts... Read More

FAA Clears Boeing 737 Max to Fly Again

The Federal Aviation Administration has rescinded its grounding order for Boeing’s 737 Max jet, allowing the aircraft to return to the skies after certain modifications are made. The decision follows a 20-month review after crashes in 2018 and 2019 killed 346 passengers. “The path that led us to this point was long and grueling,... Read More

The Most Dangerous States for Cyclists

In January of this year, carinsurance.org released a report saying that it is more dangerous to ride a bike in Texas, Florida, and California than in any other state in the union. Between 2014 and 2017, 41% of the fatalities that were due to bicycle accidents occurred in these states. The report stated that... Read More

Could My Baby’s Injury Have Been Prevented?

When a baby is injured at birth, your first questions will most likely be, “How did this happen?” and, “Could it have been prevented?” It’s natural to feel guilt as the new parent of an injured baby, but chances are there was nothing you could do to prevent the injury. However, the same may... Read More

The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is Coming to Arizona

Hello Kitty fans get ready to plan a visit to the Hello Kitty Truck Café. The traveling mobile store will be rolling into Arizona over the next few weeks. Various Hello Kitty-branded treats and merchandise, including madeleines and cookies, mugs, water bottles, stuffed characters, shirts, and pins, among other items will be available for... Read More

Amazon Opens Online Pharmacy

Newest arrivals on Amazon: insulin and inhalers. The company said Tuesday that it has opened an online pharmacy, giving shoppers the chance to buy their medication on their phones and computers. The move propels Amazon into a new business and could shake up the pharmacy industry. The move puts the online retail giant in... Read More

Hearing Set for Arizona GOP Lawsuit on Maricopa Election 

A hearing for Wednesday has been scheduled for a judge to hear arguments in the Arizona Republican Party’s lawsuit seeking to change how Maricopa County conducts a hand-count audit of a sampling of ballots as a quality control measure. The party wants the sample measured on a precinct level, rather than among the county’s... Read More

Traveling Exhibit featuring Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel Coming to Phoenix

A traveling exhibition featuring full-sized replicas of Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel ceiling paintings is coming to downtown Phoenix. Visitors can marvel at 34 panels of the reproduced Italian Renaissance masterpieces in their near-original size from Nov. 20 to Feb. 14 at the Croft Downtown, located near First and Buchanan streets. Among these reproductions are revered... Read More

Arizona Educators Ask Gov. Ducey to Implement Stricter COVID Measures

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, Arizona educators are asking Gov. Doug Ducey for a transparent statewide plan to keep students and teachers safe while in the classroom. In a letter to Ducey on Monday, Arizona Education Association President Joseph Thomas said the state’s guidelines to mitigate the spread of coronavirus in schools is... Read More