A popular Arizona-based ice cream shop has introduced a new exclusive flavor just in time for the grand opening of its newest location in Westgate Entertainment District in Phoenix. Sweet Republic, known for crafting unique and high-quality ice cream, debuted the flavor “Westgate Swirl” to celebrate the expansion. The new […]
As Americans prepare to file their 2025 tax returns in early 2026, significant updates from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—signed into law on July 4, 2025—are set to impact millions of taxpayers. The legislation, often called President Trump’s “big beautiful bill,” primarily makes permanent many provisions from the […]
The situation began when a homeowner found an item in their yard that raised concerns and called law enforcement. Responding deputies believed the object could possibly be dangerous, prompting them to clear a nearby area and bring in specialized units to investigate further. MCSO’s bomb squad and other emergency teams […]
A man is in custody after causing damage at the Ohio home of U.S. Vice President JD Vance early Monday morning, according to authorities. The U.S. Secret Service reported that the incident took place just after midnight at Vance’s residence in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati while the […]
President Donald Trump’s expanded travel ban officially went into effect on January 1, 2026, introducing new restrictions on entry into the United States for citizens of dozens of countries. The policy stems from an executive proclamation signed in mid-December and significantly broadens earlier travel limitations, with the administration citing national […]
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announced on January 5, 2026, that he will not seek a third term in office, ending his re-election campaign amid growing political fallout tied to a large-scale fraud scandal involving Minnesota’s social services programs. Walz, a two-term Democratic governor and the party’s 2024 vice-presidential nominee, said […]
A tragic helicopter crash in a remote mountainous area near Superior, Arizona, claimed the lives of four family members on January 2, 2026. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. in Telegraph Canyon, south of Superior, when the private MD 369FF helicopter struck a long recreational slackline strung across the canyon […]
A new report from Vanguard highlights a costly oversight affecting hundreds of thousands of older Americans: failing to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts, resulting in billions of dollars in unnecessary tax penalties. In 2024, approximately 585,000 Vanguard clients with individual retirement accounts (IRAs) who were of […]
HonorHealth, one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems based in the Phoenix area, is moving forward with acquiring several primary care clinics from Evernorth Care Group, which is part of Cigna HealthCare of Arizona. The agreement, announced in 2025, is expected to be finalized in January 2026 after all necessary […]
Arizona is seeing a significant increase in influenza cases, with the latest state health figures showing a 35% rise in reported flu infections compared with the previous week. This spike in cases has led to health systems tightening precautions to protect patients and staff. In response to the surge, Banner […]
