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Arizona Daily Star editorial: GOP is evading democracy by refusing to seat Grijalva
Arizona Daily Star Have we so normalized governmental fraudulence that it's acceptable for the Speaker of the House to be casual about swearing in elected members of Congress? Apparently, the answer is yes. Adelita Grijalva was elected to Congress...

Science Stories with Joe Johnson: Ancient Tools, Future Farming, and a Comet to Watch
Our resident science guy Joe Johnson has more on three recent discoveries — one from deep human history, another from cutting-edge agricultural science, and the third from the night sky — are offering new insights into our past, our future, and...

Mayo Clinic Secures Up to $40 Million from ARPA-H to Advance Groundbreaking Air Safety Research
In a pioneering endeavor set to revolutionize indoor environmental health within healthcare facilities, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, has been entrusted with leading a transformative research initiative by the Advanced Research Project...

Mayo Clinic awarded up to $40 million by ARPA-H for pioneering air safety research
ROCHESTER, Minn. — Mayo Clinic has been selected to lead a groundbreaking research project focused on improving indoor air quality and safety in healthcare settings by the Advanced Research Project Agency for Health (ARPA-H). The project, part of...

A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say
About 15 million deaths could be avoided each year and agricultural emissions could drop by 15% if people worldwide shift to healthier, predominantly plant-based diets, according to the EAT-Lancet Commission, which brought together scientists...

Gavin Newsom opposes Trump plan for top universities to give free tuition to STEM students
The "compact" insists that students studying hard sciences be given free tuition at schools with massive endowments. The Trump administration has taken another swipe at DEI, antisemitism, and civil rights violations in American universities by...

Here are Arizona economic insights you need to know
The Greater Phoenix Chamber, in partnership with BOK Financial, released the latest Arizona Economic Insights Dashboard findings, highlighting a resilient statewide economy and a deeper understanding of Arizona’s evolving energy and trade...

What younger Arizonans need to know as cancer rates rise
By Patricia Tan, MD | UnitedHealthcare of Arizona A new report from America’s Health Rankings found that 9.4% of adults in Arizona have previously been diagnosed with cancer, and the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Amazon to resume drone delivery following crash in Arizona
Amazon will restart its drone delivery service in Arizona beginning Friday as two federal agencies continue to investigate a crash that occurred earlier this week. Amazon suspended operations in the West Valley of the Phoenix Metro area —...
NTSB, FAA to probe crashes of two Amazon delivery drones in Arizona
WASHINGTON :The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday they would investigate the collisions of two Amazon Prime Air delivery drones with the boom of a crane in Tolleson, Arizona, a day...

Amazon grounds drone deliveries in Arizona after two crashed into a crane
Amazon has grounded its drone fleet in Arizona after two of the airborne delivery vehicles crashed on Wednesday. The accident occurred at around 1600 UTC on Wednesday over the city of Tolleson, the Federal Aviation Administration told The...

Amazon resumes drone delivery after two of its aircraft crashed into crane in Arizona
By Alexandra Skores, CNN Washington (CNN) — Amazon drone deliveries will resume Friday after being suspended for two days after two Prime Air delivery drones struck a crane in Arizona, resulting in “substantial” damage and a fire. The two MK30...

Trump asks University of Arizona to commit to his political agenda and get favorable access to federal money
The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to President Donald Trump’s political priorities in exchange for more favorable access to federal money. WASHINGTON(AP) — The White House is asking nine major universities to commit to...

Gowan Science Academy awarded philanthropy money and award
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - The Arizona Community Foundation awarded the Gowan Science Academy with the Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy Award. The school was recognized with a plaque and a $500 check. Throughout the years the academy has done food...

Heat and drought impacts southern Arizona pumpkin crop
MARANA, Ariz. (13 News) - It may be October, but the warmer temperatures and dry conditions continue. Those two things are making things tricky for crops following a dry monsoon. One local pumpkin patch has found a way to make sure their pumpkins...

University of Arizona asked by White House to sign agreement for favorable access to funds
TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - The University of Arizona was one of nine colleges asked by the White House to sign a "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education." The agreement commits the school to align with certain federal priorities from...

USMCA renewal is critical to Arizona and the nation
Steven G. Zylstra When the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) replaced NAFTA in 2020, it did more than modernize a landmark yet outdated agreement. It established the framework for more than $1.8 trillion in annual trade across North...

Oklahoma State vs Arizona Prediction, Picks & Odds for October 4 — College Football Week 6
Photo By - Imagn Images. Arizona Wildcats quarterback Noah Fifita (11) against the Arizona State Sun Devils. If there was ever a get-right team for the Arizona Wildcats to host after suffering their first loss of the season, the Oklahoma State...

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies: StrataTech Education Group
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 are organizations that lead with innovation, integrity, and impact. Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2025 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on October 9, 2025 at Chateau Luxe. We will be...

Two drones one crane: Amazon pauses drone deliveries in Arizona
Drone deliveries are nothing new in the US as the first successful delivery is now almost nine years old. The system has become a lot more sophisticated and widespread, though sometimes it comes across hurdles, or crane cables, that lead to...