The City of Phoenix Public Works Department reached its goal of diverting at least 92% of waste from Super Bowl events away from the landfill. After final sorting and weighing, the 2023 Super Bowl events hosted in downtown Phoenix surpassed a previous Super Bowl’s diversion rate of 91% to become the greenest Super Bowl...
Read MoreWith the increase number of telehealth appointments that are occurring post the pandemic, the DEA has extended many telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic with added appropriate safeguards. Las week, the Drug Enforcement Administration announced proposed permanent rules for the prescribing of controlled medications via telemedicine, expanding patient access to critical therapies beyond...
Read MoreLast week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency use authorization (EUA) for the first over-the-counter (OTC) at-home diagnostic test that can differentiate and detect influenza A and B, commonly known as the flu, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test is a single-use at-home test...
Read MoreLast year, the state of Arizona saw a historical rent increase like never before. Many residents were looking to government officials to step in and help alleviate their sudden increase in financial burden. Arizona Legislators attempted to step in and assist in any way initiated a bill that many hoped would help. On Thursday,...
Read MoreA recall has been issued on nearly two million Cosori air fryers after reports of hundreds claimed the product overheated and caught fire. On Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) urged consumers to immediately stop using the recalled Cosori air fryers. Atekcity Corporation, of Anaheim, Calif., is the importer, according to federal safety...
Read MoreThe entire valley was a buzz a few weeks ago with events for Super Bowl LVII and the WM Phoenix Open. Initial data has been released and provides a general overview on how the sizeable tourism impact had on our state. The Super Bowl Host Committee estimates that nearly 300,000 people took part in the Super...
Read MoreThe Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for spring break travelers and offers a few travel tips for the most efficient checkpoint experience. The spring break travel season begins around Feb. 17 and continues through April 21. TSA anticipates that its Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) will screen increasing numbers of passengers at airport checkpoints...
Read MoreUber knows that no one rides like you and they are planning to make their app more personalized. This week Uber announced a redesign of the Uber app and have rolled out the first in a series of updates to make it more effortless to go and get with Uber. A New Homescreen Uber...
Read MoreAs Arizona was in the national spotlight with the Super Bowl and the WM Phoenix Open, law enforcement, nonprofits and service providers partnered to make nearly 350 human trafficking and sex arrests. Officials and officers from nearly 25 law enforcement agencies and organizations conducted the operation between Jan. 30 and Feb 11 to deter prostitution-related...
Read MoreBatten down the hatches! The National Weather Service forecasters are warning Arizona residents a storm will be blowing into Arizona bringing at least 50 mph expected wind. Forecasters are advising residents to secure loose outdoor yard items and drivers should anticipate challenging driving conditions gusty conditions starting late Tuesday and into Wednesday. The Arizona...
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