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Arizona hospitals face closure amid federal healthcare spending cuts
Grand Canyon Times - Arizona
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August 8, 2025
At least five hospitals in Arizona are facing potential closure due to federal health care spending cuts supported by Representatives David Schweikert, Eli Crane, and Juan Ciscomani. The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association has expressed...
News Media Corporation closes, Illinois newspapers shut down
McDonough County Voice - Illinois
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News Media Corporation, based in Rochelle, Illinois, ceased operations on August 6, impacting approximately two dozen weekly newspapers across five states. Financial challenges, declining revenues, and a failed sale attempt led to the company's...
100+ Women Who Care supports food bank
Queen Creek Tribune - Arizona
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Tucked into a humble warehouse in Gilbert, something extraordinary is happening. It doesn’t make the evening news. It doesn’t ask for applause. But day after day, week after week, Midwest Food Bank of Arizona is doing the deeply human work of...
Arizona TikTok Prankster Arrested for Targeting Automotive Businesses in Tempe
Ratchet+Wrench
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August 7, 2025
A TikTok prankster has been arrested for viral content created at the expense of several automotive service shops in Tempe, Arizona, reports People. Heston Cobb—known as Heston James by his 1.6 million TikTok followers—was behind several incidents...
GOP woman running for Arizona Senate said women shouldn’t hold office
Straight Arrow News
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Mylie Biggs, daughter of Arizona state Rep. Andy Biggs, is running for the Arizona Senate despite stating that she does not believe women should hold public office. In a podcast episode from Aug. 6, 2024, Biggs expressed that she does not know if...
Rep. Eli Crane shares updates on veterans' events, trade schools, and Grand Canyon access
Pinal Today - Arizona
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August 8, 2025
Rep. Eli Crane, U.S. Congressman representing Arizona’s 2nd district, posted several updates on social media on August 7 and 8, 2025, covering topics from honoring veterans to local education and environmental events.On August 7, Crane shared his...
Local business starts advanced packaging lab project
Vietnam News Agency
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ĐÀ NẴNG – Local VSAP LAB joint-stock company held a dedication ceremony for the first advanced semiconductor packaging laboratory project in the central city’s Software Park No 2, a key step in the development of the semiconductor and AI industry....
How to Fund Your Business: Lending Programs Available in Flagstaff
Flagstaff Business News - Arizona
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August 8, 2025
Multiple resources are available to small businesses to finance their initial startup costs and future expansion.The City of Flagstaff Economic Development Department is committed to assisting our local small businesses grow and thrive. Better...
Trade packages for Chargers to consider moving wide receiver Quentin Johnston
Sporting News
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August 8, 2025
The Los Angeles Chargers have an interesting situation in their wide receiver room. All offseason, the team needed to add another option to help balance things out, but re-signing Keenan Allen gives the team many more options. Allen is a veteran...
New pipeline will start delivering natural gas from Texas to Arizona utilities in 2029
KJZZ - Arizona
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August 7, 2025
A new pipeline is expected to deliver natural gas from West Texas to Arizona utilities by 2029. The development comes as utilities face unprecedented demand for energy. Arizona Public Service and Salt River Project finalized plans with...
‘Unfathomable:’ Arizona, Wisconsin Governors Speak Out Against Trump Administration For Scrapping $7B Solar Grant
myMotherLode - California
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The Environmental Protection Agency moved to scrap the program approved under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 after Trump’s tax bill slashed the funding for it. The governors of Arizona and Wisconsin criticized the Trump administration on...
Arizona Cardinals will see Patrick Mahomes and company for a quarter in preseason matchup
Revenge of the Birds - Arizona
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August 7, 2025
Happy Thursday one and all.With the Arizona Cardinals kicking off the 2025 preseason on Saturday against the AFC Champion Kansas City Chiefs, we heard that the Cardinals will play their starters, including Kyler Murray on Saturday.We assumed that...
Zaxbys to Open First Arizona Restaurant
QSR Magazine
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August 7, 2025
Saucy chicken chain Zaxbys is excited to continue to expand its footprint out West with the opening of its first-ever Phoenix, Arizona location. Located at 37756 N Gantzel Rd., the new Zaxbys is owned and operated by Brian and Jessica Nelson of...
Northern Arizona Healthcare Unveils 2030 Strategic Plan
KAFF News - Arizona
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Northern Arizona Healthcare(NAH) held a presentation today, Aug. 7, to unveil the organization’s 2030 Strategic Plan. The plan roughly outlines NAH’s goals over the next five years. The plan includes four “strategic imperatives.” 1. “Put our...
Arizona indie bookstores get ready to celebrate Bookstore Romance Day
KPNX 12 News - Arizona
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August 8, 2025
Local bookstores across State 48 are pulling out all the stops for the 7th annual Bookstore Romance Day. Here's your guide to all things love stories! PHOENIX — Romance readers, rejoice! Bookstore Romance Day, an annual day designed to give...
Arizona State Representative's Spotify playlist was leaked and wow
Phoenix New Times - Arizona
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Congresswoman Yassamin Ansari thinks Gracie Abrams’s music slaps. “Risk” was Abrams's most-played song in the past year, 13 times, and “That’s So True” was her number three, 11 times. The site only shows her top three plays. These two tracks were...
Arizona Wildcats 'have a very good competition' at kicker, punter
The Arizona Daily Star
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Every training camp has its own position battles. Some are more intense than others. One of the more intriguing position battles isn’t on offense or defense, it’s in Arizona’s special teams space. The Wildcats have “a very good competition” at...
U.S. commerce secretary touts no chip tariffs for companies building facilities in the country
Korea JoungAng Daily
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August 8, 2025
Published: 08 Aug. 2025, 11:46 Updated: 08 Aug. 2025, 12:14 U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick looks on as President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announce an additional $100 billion Apple investment in the United States in the Oval...
Report Finds Arizona School Spending Rises As Enrollment Falls
Arizona Daily Independent
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August 8, 2025
A new report from the Common Sense Institute (CSI) finds that while enrollment in district schools has declined more than 5% since the pandemic, taxpayer spending on school buildings, vehicles, and transportation has surged—leaving millions of...
100 Club of Arizona seeks singers for 9/11 Tower Challenge National Anthem
City Sun Times - Arizona
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The 100 Club of Arizona is calling on local singers to help kick off this year’s 9/11 Tower Challenge with a stirring performance of the National Anthem. Arizona residents of all ages are invited to submit a video or link of themselves singing...