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Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Thousands of people are expected to gather for the four-day Turning Point youth conference in Phoenix, with speakers including Vice President JD Vance and Charlie Kirk’s widow.
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Costco sues over Trump tariffs. Could prices rise at 19 AZ stores?
Costco Wholesale has filed a lawsuit against the federal government over tariffs imposed under the Trump administration, claiming the import duties were unlawfully applied.
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Arizona senator targets AI ‘surveillance pricing’ with bill to end online price gouging
New Senate bill would ban AI-driven ‘surveillance pricing’ that targets consumers with personalized rates, compiling personal data to set different prices for different people.
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ICE appears to back off farm raids as Trump allows more foreign workers
In a tacit admission that US food production requires foreign labor, the Trump administration is making it easier for farmers to employ guest workers from other countries.
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Is pickleball destined to become a sanctioned AIA Arizona high school sport?
With pickleball growing so fast, is it destined to become an official high school sport in Arizona? If so, it is a multi-step process that will take time.
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Window shopping: Interesting rental listings we found in Phoenix this week (Dec. 12)
Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Here are some interesting listings we found this week.
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2026 national park passes have a new design: Trump’s face, not a park photo
Some of the National Park Service’s 2026 annual pass designs bear President Trump’s face, but a Tucson environmental group is suing to stop it.
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Minimum wage will increase in 19 states in 2026, including Arizona
In 2026, for the first time, Arizona’s minimum wage will surpass $15. Arizona joins 18 other states that have announced wage increases in the new year.
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Gallego to picket with Starbucks baristas in longest strike in company history
US Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) plans to join the picket line in Gilbert, Arizona, as Starbucks workers protest unfair labor practices and company’s refusal to address union workers demands.
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Explained: Why AZ doctors are fighting these abortion rules in court right now
Even after voters said yes to abortion rights, some Arizona laws are still making it hard—and sometimes impossible—to get care.
