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Southern Arizona's PBS & NPR Member Station, a service of the University of Arizona
On this Veterans Day, AZPM honors the courage and sacrifice of all who have served our nation, protecting our freedoms.
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Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
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Will Border Wall Construction Deplete Desert Springs?
Volunteers are monitoring natural springs in an Arizona wilderness to understand what the construction of a border wall will cost wildlife.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/11/7/227192-will-border-wall-construction-deplete-desert-springs/
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In Arizona, voters chose community organizer Miranda Schubert to represent Ward 6 on the Tucson City Council, according to unofficial results.
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DSA support helped progressive Schubert win Tucson City Council seat
The democratic socialistâs policy positions could shift the balance of high-profile council debates.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/11/5/227159-dsa-support-helped-progressive-schubert-win-tucson-city-council-seat/
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The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown on Tuesday as they considered several items that dealt with funding gaps for social services.
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Pima Co. supervisors approve costs for infant nutrition services but punt vote for refugee, food bank aid
The Pima County Board of Supervisors felt the weight of the federal government shutdown as they considered several funding decisions for social services.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/11/5/227140-pima-co-supervisors-approve-costs-for-infant-nutrition-services-but-punt-vote-for-refugee-food-bank-aid/
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The Tucson community copes with the food insecurity crisis. Also, A tragedy takes the lives of three UA students;William Shatner brings "The Wrath of Khan" to Tucson; and remembering Diane Ladd. Listen to Arizona Spotlight:
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City of Tucson officials say that traffic safety improvements have been in the works since 2023, for the intersection of Euclid and 2nd Street where the fatal hit-and-run collision took the lives of three University of Arizona students last week.
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Democrats had a good night in Pima County local elections Tuesday, winning three Tucson City Council seats, according to early election results.
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Democrats sweep Tucson City Council seats in Pima County election
âPeople are ready to fight back,â a Democratic state legislator says.
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Early election results show three school funding measures â a budget override and two bond issues â passing in Pima County.
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Pima County votes yea on school budget measures
TUSD, Sunnyside and Flowing Wells are set to direct millions toward salaries and improvements.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/11/4/227134-pima-county-votes-yea-on-school-budget-measures/
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Most Sundays, the Kingfisher restaurant in Tucson is closed. But this Sunday, the restaurant known for its old-school decor and seafood entrees opened its doors to feed furloughed federal workers and their families.
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Tucsonâs Kingfisher restaurant feeds 450 furloughed federal workers, family members
Sunday lunch was the first of four planned free meals, owner Jacki Kuder says.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/11/3/227117-tucsons-kingfisher-restaurant-feeds-450-furloughed-federal-workers-family-members/
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SNAP benefits will restart, but will be half the normal payment and delayed.About 1 in 8 U.S. residents get an average of $187 a month per person in SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. More:
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Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat, said Friday he feels more optimistic than in recent weeks about negotiating an end to the ongoing government shutdown.
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Sen. Kelly says he feels âbetterâ about ending government shutdown
Separately, Rep. Ciscomani signals openness to working with Democrats to extend ACA enhanced subsidies.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/31/227100-sen-kelly-says-he-feels-better-about-ending-government-shutdown/
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A panel discussion this week painted a grim picture of the potential consequences of recent federal healthcare legislation.
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Southern Arizona healthcare leaders warn of devastating impact from federal funding cuts
Executives from TMC, Banner and El Rio Health shared insights during a panel event with the regional business community.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/31/227098-southern-arizona-healthcare-leaders-warn-of-devastating-impact-from-federal-funding-cuts/
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Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
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SNAP benefits must continue, judge rules. Hereâs how local officials have reacted to the expected cutoff
Judge orders Trump Administration to distribute SNAP funds after it refused to use $6 billion in contingency funds.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/31/227089-snap-benefits-must-continue-judge-rules-heres-how-local-officials-have-reacted-to-the-expected-cutoff/
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Scientists say winters are warming faster than other seasons, which might feel like a good thing if you live in the midwest or northeast or anywhere you have to shovel snow. In the Southwest, however, warming temperatures could have unintended consequences.
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AZPM News - Local, independent journalism from NPR 89.1
AZPM News provides local, in-depth and unbiased news coverage of Arizona and the nation.
http://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/31/227085-arizona-researchers-track-how-climate-change-is-fueling-mosquito-activity-and-disease-risk/
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The latest Consumer Price Index shows that the average electric bill went up more than 5% from September 2024 to September 2025. Conventional wisdom blames the demand for power on the growth of data centers, but new analysis shows itâs not that simple.
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President Trump met with Chinese President Xi, as the nations are engaged in a tough trade war, covering everything from agriculture to advanced technology. The two leaders agreed to something of a trade truce, each making some concessions. For more:
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NPR alleges that CPB unlawfully yanked away a planned three-year contract worth $36 million in the face of intense pressure from the White House to sever ties with the radio network.
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Judge sets trial over whether CPB pulled back from NPR due to White House pressure
NPR alleges that CPB unlawfully yanked away a planned three-year contract worth $36 million in the face of intense pressure from the White House to sever ties with the radio network.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/30/nx-s1-5590945/npr-cpb-lawsuit-trial-political-pressure
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Thousands of Arizonans wonât be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of âneighborsâ in need of groceries.
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âUnprecedented timesâ: Community Food Bank braces for more food instability while reeling from funding cuts
Thousands of Arizonans wonât be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of âneighborsâ in need of groceries.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/29/227049-unprecedented-times-community-food-bank-braces-for-more-food-instability-while-reeling-from-funding-cuts/
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Almost 900,000 Arizonans received SNAP each month this year, from a total of over 41 million people nationwide. The mutual aid group which distributes free groceries is scrambling to meet the needs of Tucsonans.
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Tucson Food Share anticipates growing demand as SNAP benefits freeze
The mutual aid group which distributes free groceries is scrambling to meet the needs of Tucsonans.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/29/227042-tucson-food-share-anticipates-growing-demand-as-snap-benefits-freeze/
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Car insurance premiums have increased at twice the rate of overall inflation. They've stabilized, at least for now, but more than half of Americans say the costs are painful.
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Happy Halloween from all of us at AZPM! đ»
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The flower, also known as the Mexican marigold, has been farmed for generations and takes the spotlight every year in the countryâs Day of the Dead celebrations.
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This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
The flower, also known as the Mexican marigold, has been farmed for generations and takes the spotlight every year in the countryâs Day of the Dead celebrations.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/this-orange-flower-cloaks-mexico-during-day-of-the-dead-climate-change-is-putting-it-at-risk
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Thousands of Arizonans wonât be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of âneighborsâ in need of groceries. For more:https://buff.ly/v0g5UOr
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âUnprecedented timesâ: Community Food Bank braces for more food instability while reeling from funding cuts
Thousands of Arizonans wonât be seeing SNAP benefits Nov. 1. The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is expecting an influx of âneighborsâ in need of groceries.
https://www.azpm.org/p/headlines/2025/10/29/227049-unprecedented-times-community-food-bank-braces-for-more-food-instability-while-reeling-from-funding-cuts/
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Initial estimates show Hurricane Melissa may have killed dozens across Haiti and Jamaica. Melissa is one of the strongest storms the region has ever seen, leaving widespread destruction in multiple Caribbean nations.
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Republican U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani stated Tuesday that Democrats can get Representative-elect Adelita Grijalva sworn in â by reopening the government.
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Ciscomani says Grijalva swearing-in depends on Democrats ending shutdown
Southern Arizonaâs Republican congressman responds to a letter from Tucson Mayor Regina Romero.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/28/227040-ciscomani-says-grijalva-swearing-in-depends-on-democrats-ending-shutdown/
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Tucsonâs newest transitional housing site will provide a safe place for 10 unhoused people in the Keeling neighborhood, presented by The Homing Project. Residents are anticipated to move in before the end of the year.
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Catalytic Health Partners supports Esperanza Village residents with a holistic approach
The Homing Project plans to welcome its first Tucson residents by the end of the year
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/28/227038-catalytic-health-partners-supports-esperanza-village-residents-with-a-holistic-approach/
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Voters in Tucson have the chance to weigh in on Proposition 417 in the Nov. 4 local elections. Unlike many propositions, the ballot measure would not raise taxes or pass any new laws. Instead, it asks voters to adopt Tucsonâs general plan, also known as Plan Tucson.
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Tucsonâs 10-year plan is on the ballot next week. Whatâs in it?
Plan Tucson, also known as Proposition 417, sets housing and environmental goals for the city.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/28/227032-tucsons-10-year-plan-is-on-the-ballot-next-week-whats-in-it/
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Visitors to the University of Arizonaâs Flandrau Science Center and Planetarium will be in for a scary experience this week. The campus landmark will present a series of Halloween-themed shows.
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Flandrau Planetarium programs highlight a scary universe
Inhospitable planets, spooky sky stories are among the subjects for Halloween week shows.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/27/227012-flandrau-planetarium-programs-highlight-a-scary-universe/
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As part of Gov. Katie Hobbsâ Talent Ready AZ Initiative, Pima Community College has partnered with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to open a new cybersecurity center.
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PCC, AZ Department of Homeland Security partner to unveil cybersecurity center
As part of Gov. Katie Hobbsâ Talent Ready AZ Initiative, Pima Community College has partnered with the Arizona Department of Homeland Security to open a new cybersecurity center.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/27/227011-pcc-az-department-of-homeland-security-partner-to-unveil-cybersecurity-center/
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Just two years after the Wildcats transferred from the PAC-12 to the Big 12 Conference, Roy P. Drachman Stadium is gearing up to host the Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
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Tucson to host the 2026 Big 12 Outdoor Track and Field Championships
All eyes on Arizona after the loss of more than a dozen track athletes over the summer
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/27/227008-tucson-to-host-the-2026-big-12-outdoor-track-and-field-championships/
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Beginning November 1, refugees in Arizona will no longer be eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as food stamps.
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Arizona refugees to lose SNAP eligibility in November
A provision of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act excludes refugees without permanent residence from food stamp eligibility.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/27/227006-arizona-refugees-to-lose-snap-eligibility-in-november/
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The federal government shutdown continues, on Nov 1, tens of millions of people are at risk of losing federal food & nutrition benefits as a result. This includes the nearly 42 million people who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Amazon will cut about 14,000 corporate jobs as the online retail giant ramps up spending on artificial intelligence while cutting costs elsewhere. The cuts announced Tuesday amount to about a 4% reduction in its corporate workforce.
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Food banks and pantries were already struggling after federal program cuts this year, but now theyâre bracing for a tsunami of hungry people if a pause in federal food aid to low-income people kicks in this weekend as the federal government shutdown persists.
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Food banks are preparing for a surge as SNAP aid may be paused in the government shutdown
Some states are trying to fill the gap in food services, but others lack resources to help.
https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/food-banks-are-preparing-for-a-surge-as-snap-aid-may-be-paused-in-the-government-shutdown
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Drought and steady demand along the Colorado River are draining the nation's second-largest reservoir. Land that was once submerged is now full of beavers and thriving ecosystems.
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As Lake Powell recedes, beavers are building back
Drought and steady demand along the Colorado River are draining the nation's second-largest reservoir. Land that was once submerged is now full of beavers and thriving ecosystems.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/25/226994-as-lake-powell-recedes-beavers-are-building-back/
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An overnight fire destroyed approximately 300-500 pieces from a more than 50-year-old collection at the Ignite Sign Art Museum on October 18th. After almost a week, owner Jude Cook might have an answer to what caused the blaze.
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1930s radio desk could have caused the Ignite Sign Art Museum fire
The museum could be closed for over six months
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/24/226992-1930s-radio-desk-could-have-caused-the-ignite-sign-art-museum-fire/
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Veterans and their family members crowded a small union hall in Tucson Thursday night for a town hall event with Democratic politicians.
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âA lot of power in this roomâ: veterans gather for town hall with Democratic politicians in Tucson
Speakers include CD6 congressional candidate JoAnna Mendoza
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/24/226991-a-lot-of-power-in-this-room-veterans-gather-for-town-hall-with-democratic-politicians-in-tucson/
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The entire East Wing of the White House could be fully demolished as soon as this weekend. A White House official not authorized to speak on the record tells NPR the demolition phase of President Trump's project, is ahead of schedule.
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In less than two months, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the U.S. military has killed at least 37 people in nine strikes against drug-smuggling vessels in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean.
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According to a new report, cancer rates are skyrocketing in Lebanon. What's causing this to happen? And what steps can be taken to turn the tide?
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There's an increasing interest in growing fruits, vegetables and other plants without using pesticides, herbicides or other nefarious ingredients, and there's a non-profit group that is dedicated to helping people accomplish this goal.
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Autumn is a terrific time to plant in the Sonoran Desert region
Tucson Organic Gardeners recommend doing so without harmful chemicals.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/24/226975-autumn-is-a-terrific-time-to-plant-in-the-sonoran-desert-region/
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Students at the University of Arizona teamed up with dog owners to present canines with style.
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Dogs N' Denim fashion show puts working animals in the spotlight
Students at the University of Arizona teamed up with dog owners to present canines with style.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/22/226963-dogs-n-denim-fashion-show-puts-working-animals-in-the-spotlight/
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The Senate again failed last night to advance a bill to reopen the government â the 11th try since the shutdown began on Oct. 1.
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The federal government is still shut down. Here's what that means across the country
The government shutdown has lasted 21 days, and Republicans and Democrats appear no closer to an agreement to end it.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/21/226947-the-federal-government-is-still-shut-down-heres-what-that-means-across-the-country/
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Sales tax revenues are coming in about 4% lower than projected for fiscal year 2026, which began three months ago. That could cause a $41 million drop in total revenues in fiscal year 2026, the cityâs top financial official, Anna Rosenberry, told Tucson City Council members.
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With sales tax revenues lagging, Tucson officials eye spending cuts
Mayor Regina Romero puts responsibility for fiscal strain at the feet of Republican administrations.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/22/226965-with-sales-tax-revenues-lagging-tucson-officials-eye-spending-cuts/
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There have been at least 20 deaths in ICE custody in 2025, the deadliest year since 2004. As the agency is ramping up hiring and increasing detentions, concerns remain about how to stop the trend.
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The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.
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Iceland reports the presence of mosquitoes for the first time, as climate warms
The discovery of three Culiseta annulata mosquitoes was confirmed this week by the Natural Science Institute of Iceland, which said the mosquitoes likely arrived by freight.
https://www.npr.org/2025/10/22/nx-s1-5582748/iceland-mosquitoes-first-time
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University of Arizona Ecology professor Elizabeth Heuisler gave her students the task of designing custom designed gear for canines, using scrap denim repurposed from across the city. See more:
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Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes led a town hall discussion in Saddlebrooke on how romance scams, cryptocurrency target senior populations.
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âWe donât want people to lose everythingâ: AG Mayes leads town hall on elder financial abuse
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes led a town hall discussion in Saddlebrooke on how romance scams, cryptocurrency target senior populations.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/21/226945-we-dont-want-people-to-lose-everything-ag-mayes-leads-town-hall-on-elder-financial-abuse/
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Researchers are pinpointing a moment in the Moon's history that can help them understand developments on Earth billions of years ago.
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Detailed moon research focuses on lunar south pole
Scientists are developing origin theories about a future exploration site
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/21/226928-detailed-moon-research-focuses-on-lunar-south-pole/
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Astronomers are expecting a visit from two newly-discovered comets this week. One was first detected by observers on Mount Lemmon.
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Twin comets appearing in Arizona sky during late October
One of them was discovered by skywatchers on Mt. Lemmon.
https://news.azpm.org/p/azpmnews/2025/10/21/226927-twin-comets-appearing-in-arizona-sky-during-late-october/
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