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How cockroaches spread around the globe to become the pest we know today

DALLAS (AP) — They're six-legged, hairy home invaders that just won't die, no matter how hard you try. Cockroaches are experts at surviving indoors, hiding in kitchen pipes or musty drawers. …

Microsoft's AI chatbot will 'recall' everything you do on a PC

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft wants laptop users to get so comfortable with its artificial intelligence chatbot that it will remember everything you're doing on your computer and help figure out …

California congressman urges closer consultation with tribes on offshore wind

A California congressman says tribes should be more involved in the decision-making process for the development of the first offshore wind farms along the West Coast. U.S. Rep. Jared Huffman, who …
Valley & State
WORTHY CAUSE

‘Bite Night’ in Phoenix to benefit ALS patients, families

Join ALS Arizona to help raise money and awareness for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease.
water safety

Game & Fish urges everyone to wear a life jacket when recreating on waterways

The Arizona Game and Fish Department is urging everyone to wear a life jacket, and follow all safety regulations and laws this summer when recreating on Arizona’s waterways.
12,000 ACRES

Wildcat Fire grows, crews stop progress of Basin Fire

More than 12,100 acres are involved in the Wildcat Fire, which began Saturday morning north of Dynamite Boulevard and 136 th Street, authorities said. Weather conditions led to the expansion of …
ELECTION 2024

Group sees political clout in Arizona teens – if they choose to use it

PHOENIX - Saying they could affect the upcoming election, a national group is reaching out to the three out of four Arizona high-schoolers old enough to vote but who haven't bothered to register. …

Closing arguments set in trial of University of Arizona grad student accused of killing a professor

Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday in the trial of a former University of Arizona graduate student accused of killing a professor on campus two years ago. Murad Dervish faces seven felony …
LIVE MUSIC

The Nash jazz venue temporarily moving in Phoenix

The downtown Phoenix home for live jazz is temporarily moving shows over to its summer concert home while its regular spot, on Roosevelt Row, undergoes renovations and construction.

Fast-growing wildfire has shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona

Authorities say a fast-growing fire has led the U.S. Forest Service to shut down a portion of the Tonto National Forest northeast of Scottsdale. The so-called Wildcat Fire burning in the Cave Creek …

Arizona man sentenced to natural life in prison for the 2017 death of his wife, who was buried alive

Authorities say an Arizona man has been sentenced to natural life in prison for the 2017 death of his wife, who was buried alive in a hand-dug grave near their home. Seven years after the murder, …
FULL COURT PRESS

Phoenix police operation results in 570 arrests, drug and gun seizures

Operation Full Court Press, a five-day coordinated effort involving several agencies, resulted in 570 arrests along with the seizure of fentanyl pills, meth and firearms, Phoenix police said. …

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Opinions with Civility
The start of spring has statistically marked the start of divorce season here in the Valley. Statistics confirm that March, for the last 10-year period, is the month with the highest new divorce …
As I write this, I am at a brief stop in southeast Utah. The drive here from Phoenix was a horrible, dangerous experience on highways that you would expect to find in third-world countries. …
Local news has its finger on the pulse of our communities. When city council acts (or acts up), when disaster strikes, when corruption or scandal needs to be scrutinized, local news steps up. From …
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home and closet, it’s a great time to make sure your technology is running at peak efficiency. Particularly for the home where there are 17-plus …
When President Joe Biden took office, he embarked on a multi-trillion-dollar spending spree. It contributed mightily to an inflation spike of 9.1% in June 2022, the highest rate in more than 40 …
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Arizona & National Sports Coverage
Local sports

Diamondbacks visit the Dodgers to open 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers open a three-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.

Las Vegas hosts Phoenix following Copper's 38-point game

Phoenix visits the Las Vegas Aces after Kahleah Copper scored 38 points in the Mercury's 88-85 win over the Atlanta Dream. Tuesday's meeting will be the second of the season between the two teams. …

D-backs scratch across two late runs to beat Tigers 6-4, avoid three-game sweep

Joc Pederson and Christian Walker both had two RBIs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Detroit Tigers 6-4. The D-backs scratched across two runs in the seventh to …
National sports
A Kentucky court is postponing pro golfer Scottie Scheffler’s appearance on charges he injured a police officer and disobeyed commands during the PGA Championship. Scheffler was handcuffed and …
Hall of Famer David Ortiz is committed to his post-career work like he was swinging a bat during his playing days. He was honored in front of New York’s state Senate last week with the team he …
The highlights of Monday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, …
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Valley business

The Workshop Pilates opens third location

The Workshop Pilates opened it’s third location in the new Arcadia Improvement Club, 3802 E. Indian School Road. The location will have infrared heated mat pilates class.

The Workshop Pilates opened it’s third location in the new Arcadia Improvement Club, 3802 E. Indian School Road. The Workshop’s Arcadia location will be home to Infrared Heated Mat …

Delta Dental wins Healthy Arizona Worksites Program awards

Jolean Fleck, Delta Dental of Arizona Senior Vice President of People and Organizational Development said the company is more than your average dental office.

For the eighth consecutive year, Delta Dental of Arizona has earned the Healthy Arizona Worksites Program award for its implementation of evidence-based health initiatives to improve the well-being …

Stemistry Scottsdale celebrates third anniversary

Stemistry Scottsdale is celebrating it’s third anniversary June 1 with half off the cost of rose lattes, a free flower stem with purchase, live music and treats.

Stemistry Scottsdale is celebrating its third anniversary this June. Stemisty is a re-imagined and re-invented flower store and coffee lab that was founded by Dylan Capshaw when he was 15, according …

LON’s at The Hermosa Inn 'most romantic restaurant' on OpenTable

Hermosa Inn restaurant Lon’s is the driver of property.

LON’s at The Hermosa Inn has received two new accolades from OpenTable. For the fourth consecutive year, LON’s at the Hermosa has been named by OpenTable one of the Top 100 Brunch …

Neighbors

The Saguaros Raise $775K for children’s charities at 2024 Olympiad

The Saguaro’s raised more than $775,000 for children’s charities during their 2024 Olympiad at Scottsdale Stadium.

The Saguaros’ annual Olympiad event, held April 19, 2024, at Scottsdale Stadium, brought together around 700 real estate professionals to celebrate the culmination of months of fundraising. And …

Glendale grad walks across stage, 3 months after debilitating car crash

Jett Weinstein was one of 650-some Mountain Ridge High School graduates Thursday in Glendale.

Even inside State Farm Stadium – home to Super Bowls and other megaevents – a few footsteps brought down the house.

Jordin Sparks, raised in Glendale, will sing National Anthem before Indy 500

Jordin Sparks, seen performing the National Anthem before the Indy 500 on May 24, 2015, will again sing the National Anthem before the big race on May 26.

Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the National Anthem before the 108th running of the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway over Memorial Day Weekend.

Miss Arizona set for next chapter in life

Miss Arizona Tiffany Ticlo, who was previously Miss Scottsdale, graduated from ASU’s Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering with a degree in computer science and is starting a career as a solutions analyst with Deloitte. She will also be handing her crown over to the new Miss Arizona in June.

Miss Arizona 2023 Tiffany Ticlo (Formerly Miss Scottsdale) graduated suma cum Laude this month with a 3.9 GPA from the Ira A. Fulton School of Engineering at ASU with a degree in computer science …

Things to do

Scottsdale 4th of July returns to WestWorld for 11th Year

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for the 11th year. Festivities will include dining, a snowball fight, a bull riding rodeo, a sliders eating contest and, of course, fireworks.

Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld returns for the 11th year, Thursday, July 4, from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ticket prices will not increase for the popular, family friendly patriotic …

Lorna Shore’s North American tour to make Phoenix stop

Lorna Shore will perform at The Van Buren in Phoenix on Oct. 7.

Lorna Shore will bring its North American headlining tour to Phoenix in October.

Scottsdale resident Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Connie Mariano to speak

Scottsdale resident Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Connie Mariano to speak will speak May 25 at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale.

Retired Rear Admiral Dr. Connie Mariano will be the speaker for the Saturday, May 25, breakfast sponsored by the Veterans Ministry at La Casa de Cristo Lutheran Church, 6300 E. Bell Road, Scottsdale. …

Boogie Wit da Hoodie bringing tour to Phoenix

A Boogie Wit da Hoodie performs during the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 12, 2023, at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

On the heels of his new studio album, A Boogie Wit da Hoodie has added Phoenix to his list of upcoming tour stops.

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Obituaries & Memorials

Gerald Wayne Helmich

Gerald W. Helmich, 81, passed away in his sleep after a short illness the morning of May 12, 2024 in Scottsdale, AZ. He was born in East St. Louis, IL on April 28, 1943 to Orville and Emma (Detchman) …

Donna Ann Corriero

Donna Ann Corriero, age 74, passed away on May 11, 2024. Born in Chicago on March 24, 1950, Donna lived a life full of creativity and compassion. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer …

Charles Ray Shriver

Charles, 87, of Fountain Hills, Arizona, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Charles, known as “Charlie” to his loved ones, was a beloved …

Karen Faye Buffington

Karen, 69, of Phoenix, AZ passed away on April 8, 2024. Karen was born August 29, 1954, in Janesville WI. The family later moved to Tempe, AZ where Karen attended schools in the Tempe School …

Dr. Shakti Singh

Dr. Shakti Singh, a larger-than-life person, is impossible to summarize in a few words. She was a beautiful woman, loving mother, devoted wife, stellar gastroenterologist, and a woman of immense …
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Nation

EPA warns of increasing cyberattacks on water systems, urges utilities to take immediate steps

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cyberattacks against water utilities across the country are becoming more frequent and more severe, the Environmental Protection Agency warned Monday as it issued an enforcement …

Senate report finds parts made with China's forced labor in cars by BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and VW

WASHINGTON (AP) — BMW, Jaguar Land Rover and Volkswagen have bought parts made by a Chinese company sanctioned under a 2021 law for using forced labor, a Senate inquiry found, prompting lawmakers …

Ivan Boesky, stock trader convicted in insider trading scandal, dead at 87, according to reports

Ivan F. Boesky, the flamboyant stock trader whose cooperation with the government cracked open one of the largest insider trading scandals in the history of Wall Street, has died at the age of 87. …

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms

University presidents around the country are scheduled to meet this week to vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that would cost the NCAA nearly $3 billion. The …

'The Apprentice,' about a young Donald Trump, premieres in Cannes

CANNES, France (AP) — While Donald Trump's hush money trial entered its sixth week in New York, an origin story for the Republican presidential candidate premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on …
World

Haiti’s main international airport reopens nearly three months after gang violence forced it closed

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s main international airport reopened Monday for the first time in nearly three months after relentless gang violence forced authorities to close it to all …

Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault by Russia

WASHINGTON (AP) — Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin committed Monday to keeping U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia. …

South Africa's top court rules former President Zuma cannot stand in election over criminal record

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — South Africa's highest court ruled Monday that former President Jacob Zuma is not allowed to stand as a candidate for Parliament in a national election next week …

What happened in the UK's infected blood scandal? Inquiry report will be revealed on Monday

LONDON (AP) — The final report of the U.K.'s infected blood inquiry will be published Monday, nearly six years after it began looking into how tens of thousands of people contracted HIV or …

India votes in fifth phase of election including in city where PM opened controversial Hindu temple

AYODHYA, India (AP) — Millions of Indians across 49 constituencies began casting ballots on Monday as the country’s six-week-long election enters its final stages with voting also being held in …
Entertainment
Goro Miyazaki, left, and Kenichi Yoda pose for photographers with the Studio Ghibli honorary Palme d'Or upon arrival at the premiere of the film 'The Apprentice' at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 20, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

Studio Ghibli takes a bow at Cannes with an honorary Palme d'Or

CANNES, France (AP) — Studio Ghibli, the Japanese anime factory of surreal ecological wonders that has for 39 years spirited away moviegoers with tales of Totoros, magical jellyfish and floating …
FILE - Actor Ray Romano attends a special screening of "Somewhere in Queens" in New York on April 17, 2023. (Photo by Andy Kropa/Invision/AP, File)

Everybody may love Raymond, but Ray Romano loves Peter Boyle

NEW YORK (AP) — “Baffling” is how Ray Romano calls the continued success of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” nearly 20 years after the CBS sitcom ended its nine-season run. “It goes so …
Emma Stone, left, and director Yorgos Lanthimos pose for a portrait photograph for the film 'Kinds of Kindness' at the 77th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Saturday, May 18 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

The unstoppable duo of Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos

Emma Stone and Yorgos Lanthimos' collaboration has by now become so regular that it would be easy to take it for granted. Just a few months removed from the Oscar campaign for “Poor Things,” …
Cailey Fleming, left, and John Krasinski pose with the character "Blue" at the premiere of Paramount Pictures' "IF" at the SVA Theatre on Monday, May 13, 2024, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut

John Krasinski’s imaginary friends movie “IF” claimed the top spot at the box office this weekend according to studio estimates Sunday. Its $35 million North American debut was also a bit lower …
FILE - Actor Steve Buscemi attends the premiere of "The Dead Don't Die" at the Museum of Modern Art, June 10, 2019, in New York. A person wanted in connection with the random assault on actor Steve Buscemi on a New York City street earlier this month was taken into custody Friday, May 17, 2024 police said. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)

Man charged with punching actor Steve Buscemi is held on $50,000 bond

NEW YORK (AP) — The man charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a Midtown street has been held in jail on bond in New York, prosecutors said. Police have said the 66-year-old actor — …