Tucson Museum of Art to Reopen July 30
1 HR AGO - The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block announced today that it will reopen its doors on Expand
1 HR AGO - The Tucson Museum of Art and Historic Block announced today that it will reopen its doors on Thursday, July 30. The reopening includes new safety protocols in accordance with city, state and CDC guidelines.… Collapse
AZ leaders applaud NFL Washington team name change
20 HRS AGO - PHOENIX – Washington’s NFL team on Monday officially dropped its name, a derogatory term for Expand
20 HRS AGO - PHOENIX – Washington’s NFL team on Monday officially dropped its name, a derogatory term for Native Americans that the team has held since 1933.
Native leaders and supporters in Arizona hailed a change activists have been working toward for years.… Collapse
Migrant detention center operators defend response to COVID-19 in facilities
23 HRS AGO - PHOENIX – The head of the private company that runs a migrant detention center in Eloy told a Expand
23 HRS AGO - PHOENIX – The head of the private company that runs a migrant detention center in Eloy told a House panel Monday he is “immensely proud” of its operations, even as lawmakers questioned its response to the COVID-19 crisis.
CoreCivic CEO Damon Hininger was one of four private contractors who testified before a House Homeland Security subcommittee Monday on their operation of detention facilities for Immigration and Customs Enforcement – contracts that are worth billions, committee Democrats noted.
Throughout the roughly three-hour virtual hearing, the contractors insisted that conditions in the detention centers are “safe” for both detainees and employees and that they are following health and safety guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“Since the pandemic began we have worked quickly to execute the guidance of the CDC and our partners,” Hininger testified.… Collapse
Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Tuesday, July 14: Cases Climb To 128K; Ducey's Popularity Craters As Coronavirus Continues Spread; Will Schools Reopen for Classes or Just Go Digital?; More Testing Available
1 DAY AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 128K as of Tuesday, July Expand
1 DAY AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 128K as of Tuesday, July 14, after the state reported 4,273 new cases this morning, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.… Collapse
Coronavirus sports roundup: Pac-12 opts for conference-only games, ASU won’t release test results
2 DAYS AGO - PHOENIX – Following the lead of the Big Ten and others, the Pac-12 Conference announced its Expand
2 DAYS AGO - PHOENIX – Following the lead of the Big Ten and others, the Pac-12 Conference announced its football teams will play only conference games in 2020.
“Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics support the Pac-12’s announcement of a strictly conference schedule for the 2020 football and fall sports season,” said Ray Anderson, ASU’s vice president for university athletics.
The news came after executive members of the Pac-12 met Friday to discuss their options.… Collapse
As Ducey drops in poll, Arizona mayors urge governor to impose more statewide restrictions - Phoenix Business Journal
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2 DAYS AGO - As Ducey drops in poll, Arizona mayors urge governor to impose more statewide restrictions Phoenix Business Journal Collapse
Three Takeaways From the Supreme Court’s Decisions on Trump’s Tax and Financial Documents
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4 DAYS AGO - Stay up to date about WNYC and ProPublica’s investigations into the president’s business practices.
The Supreme Court issued its highly anticipated decisions yesterday in two cases concerning oversight, presidential immunity, and the balance of powers.… Collapse
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Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Wednesday, July 15: Total Cases Top 131K; TUSD Announces More Details, Plans To Use Schools as "Learning Centers" for Digital Lessons; Ducey Is Really Unpopular Right Now; Get a Free Facemask This Weekend
2 HRS AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 131K as of Wednesday, July Expand
2 HRS AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 131K as of Wednesday, July 15, after the state reported 3,257 new cases this morning, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.… Collapse
Smoking could worsen progression of COVID-19, research finds
21 HRS AGO - PHOENIX – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts have pointed to smoking as Expand
21 HRS AGO - PHOENIX – From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health experts have pointed to smoking as one of several risk factors that could worsen the disease and potentially lead to death.
Now an analysis of available research shows just how dangerous tobacco use might be during COVID-19 – nearly doubling the risk of disease progression in smokers and former smokers.
The research, coupled with fresh warnings from global health experts about correlations between smoking and the novel coronavirus that causes the disease, runs counter to a much-publicized French study that claims smoking might somehow protect individuals against infection.
“Smoking significantly worsens COVID-19,” said Stanton Glantz, professor of medicine and director of the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education at the University of California, San Francisco.
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Collapse
Free Masks Available this Saturday, July 18
1 DAY AGO - The Tucson mayor and council will host a free mask distribution event this Saturday, July 18 in Expand
1 DAY AGO - The Tucson mayor and council will host a free mask distribution event this Saturday, July 18 in six locations across the city. They have about 56,000 washable ear-loop cloth masks to give out.… Collapse
U.S. Senate Candidate Mark Kelly Reports Raising $12.8 Million Between April and June
1 DAY AGO - Democrat Mark Kelly, who is challenging Republican Sen. Martha McSally, reported raising nearly Expand
1 DAY AGO - Democrat Mark Kelly, who is challenging Republican Sen. Martha McSally, reported raising nearly $12.8 million dollars between April and June this year, according to a press release from Team Kelly.
Kelly ended the quarter with $24 million on hand.
“We continue to be humbled by the hundreds of thousands of people chipping in whatever they can, because they want to see Mark Kelly’s experience and independent approach representing Arizonans—defending health care protections for those with pre-existing conditions and fighting for our state in the U.S. Senate,” said Team Kelly campaign manager Jen Cox.
Team McSally has not yet reported numbers for second-quarter fundraising.… Collapse
Palm Springs' is Dark Comedy Bliss
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1 DAY AGO - DON'T WATCH THIS TRAILER...IT IS HERE STRICTLY TO STAY CONSISTENT WITH OUR MOVIE REVIEW BLOG POST FORMAT! IT WILL RUIN THE MOVIE FOR YOU!… Collapse
Bighorn Fire Nearly Extinguished
2 DAYS AGO - On the morning of Monday, July 13, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team formally Expand
2 DAYS AGO - On the morning of Monday, July 13, the Southwest Area Incident Management Team formally transferred command over the Bighorn Fire back to the Coronado National Forest.… Collapse
Biggs joins White House push to reopen schools; educators push back
4 DAYS AGO - PHOENIX – Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs led a group of Republican lawmakers Thursday who demanded that Expand
4 DAYS AGO - PHOENIX – Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs led a group of Republican lawmakers Thursday who demanded that schools reopen as usual in the fall, the latest salvo in a days-long campaign by the Trump administration on the issue.
“It would be more harmful to keep children locked out of schools and less harmful and less risky for children to go back to schools,” said Biggs, R-Gilbert, during a news conference at the Capitol.… Collapse
Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Friday, July 10: Total Cases Reach 116K; Hospitals Remain Under Pressure; Ducey Takes Bold Step of Limiting Restaurant Capacity, Promises More Testing; Democrats Call His Action
5 DAYS AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 116K as of Friday, July Expand
5 DAYS AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 116K as of Friday, July 10, after the state reported 4,221 new cases this morning, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services. … Collapse
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Don't Miss the Back to School Supply Drive to Support Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson
19 HRS AGO - Tomorrow afternoon the Arizona Bowl will be holding a school supply drive.
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19 HRS AGO - Tomorrow afternoon the Arizona Bowl will be holding a school supply drive.
Volunteers will be collecting donations from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Fast Signs located at 3009 E Speedway which will benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson.… Collapse
UA Joins Lawsuit Challenging ICE's International Students Order
1 DAY AGO - On Monday, July 13, a coalition of 20 universities from multiple states – including the University Expand
1 DAY AGO - On Monday, July 13, a coalition of 20 universities from multiple states – including the University of Arizona – filed a lawsuit challenging a recent order from the federal government that requires international students to attend in-person classes during the current pandemic, or face deportation.
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Claytoonz: Trump V. Fauci
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You Can Make Millions Selling Masks to the Government in Three Easy Steps
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Your Southern AZ COVID-19 AM Roundup for Monday, July 13: Total Cases Hit 123K; Death Toll Reaches 2.2K; Public Health Expert Doubts Schools Can Reopen Next Month, No Matter What They Are Planning; More Testing Coming
2 DAYS AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 123,000 as of Monday, July Expand
2 DAYS AGO - The total number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Arizona climbed past 123,000 as of Monday, July 13, after the state reported 1,357 new cases this morning, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.… Collapse
Ducey’s order delaying school start has one lawmaker questioning his authority
4 DAYS AGO - PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey’s order delaying the start of the fall school year was a disappointment Expand
4 DAYS AGO - PHOENIX – Gov. Doug Ducey’s order delaying the start of the fall school year was a disappointment to fellow Republican Sylvia Allen, who chairs the Senate Education Committee.
The governor’s announcement came on the heels of his office’s release of millions of dollars to help schools reopen this fall.… Collapse
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