The Rising Star Chess organization has announced details for its upcoming Presidents Day Classic, scheduled for February 14–16, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, 1011 W. Holmes Ave., Mesa. The tournament features a $5,000 prize fund based on 100 paid entries and includes four competitive sections ranging from U1200 to […]
Maricopa County health officials have confirmed more measles cases in the Valley, prompting renewed warnings about the highly contagious virus and reminders for residents to check their vaccination status. According to the Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the newly identified cases are connected to previously reported exposures. Health officials […]
Keurig has issued a nationwide recall of select McCafé Premium Roast coffee pods after the company discovered the products may contain foreign material, according to information released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall affects specific lots of 12‑count, 30‑count, and 84‑count packages of McCafé Premium Roast K‑Cup […]
Amazon is preparing to close several of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh grocery stores nationwide as the company shifts its retail strategy and invests more heavily in expanding Whole Foods Market.The company confirmed that underperforming Amazon Go convenience stores and Amazon Fresh locations will be shuttered as part of […]
Federal agents carried out search operations at several Zipps Sports Grill restaurants across the Phoenix metro area on Monday as part of an active criminal investigation, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. Agents were seen entering multiple locations and removing boxes and materials, though authorities have not released details about the […]
The Arizona Renaissance Festival returns for its 38th annual season, transforming a 50-acre site into a lively 16th-century English village filled with chivalry, entertainment, feasting, and adventure. Running from January 31 through March 29, 2026, the festival operates every Saturday and Sunday, plus Presidents’ Day Monday (February 16), from 10:00 […]
New research highlights the promising health benefits of bamboo shoots, the young edible shoots of bamboo plants, positioning them as a potential “superfood” that remains largely overlooked in Western diets. Bamboo shoots, harvested before the plant matures into hard woody stalks, have been a staple in East Asian cuisines for […]
As the Q4 2025 earnings season ramps up in January 2026, with about 13% of S&P 500 companies having reported results, the focus has sharpened on mixed performances and forward-looking guidance. Overall expectations call for an 8.2% year-over-year EPS growth for the index (slightly below initial 8.3% forecasts but marking […]
