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Ukrainian in Arizona discouraged by lack of progress after Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska
A local Ukrainian immigrant said she was disappointed, but not surprised, that President Donald Trump’s summit in Alaska with Russian President Vladimir Putin did not lead to a ceasefire in her home country. Irene Amrine, who cofounded a volunteer...

Chris Martin defends keeping Coldplay kiss cam despite Astronomer CEO 'debacle'
By SAMEER SURI, US SENIOR SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 18:02 EDT, 19 August 2025 | Updated: 18:54 EDT, 19 August 2025 Chris Martin has revealed why his band Coldplay are keeping the kiss cam at their stadium shows, after it caused a scandal...

Arizona school districts highlight value of on-campus CTE programs
Nine public school districts in Maricopa and Pinal counties representing nearly 24,000 Career and Technical Education high school students are celebrating the growing success of satellite CTE programs. The programs, which include the three school...

AriZona Iced Tea weighs price increase amid tariffs
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. WOODBURY, N.Y. -- Don Vultaggio leaned over a table and spun a giant lazy Susan until a 22-ounce can of Arnold Palmer appeared before him. It was 2 p.m. and time...

Maine Consolidated School District Education: 101 white students were enrolled in schools in 2024-25 school year
Maine Consolidated School District Superintendent Justin Roberson (2023) | Maine Consolidated School DistrictMaine Consolidated School District Superintendent Justin Roberson (2023) | Maine Consolidated School District There were 101 white...

Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona opens its grant cycle
The 2025 grant cycle for Arizona Community Foundation of Sedona is open now until Friday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. The grants range from $1,000 to $10,000 and the funding can be used by nonprofit organizations, government agencies, educational...
JID Announces Massive World Tour With Young Nudy, Mick Jenkins & More
JID's "God Does Like Paradise Tour" 2025 North American Dates Oct. 15 - Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome Oct. 17 - Cincinnati, OH @ The Andrew J Brady Music Center Oct. 18 - Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom Oct. 19 - Minneapolis, MN @ The...

Arizona Wildcats tight ends 'value toughness and athleticism over everything'
Among the several coaching moves this offseason for Arizona, one was different than the others. Arizona tight ends coach Josh Miller joined head coach Brent Brennan's staff, but he wasn't necessarily a Brennan hire. When Arizona dismissed former...

Arizona court finds K-12 school funding system unconstitutional
The Maricopa County Superior Court in Arizona handed down a ruling on Wednesday, finding the current K-12 school funding system unconstitutional and siding with the schools after a years-long lawsuit. The plaintiffs in this case are several school...

David Livingston addresses immigration, energy policy and Gaza in recent posts
David Livingston, a Republican elected to the Arizona State House in 2023 representing the 28th House District, posted a series of tweets on August 17, 2025, addressing topics including immigration, energy policy, and Gaza. In one post at 13:00...

David Livingston posts on immigration and DC in August 2025 tweets
David Livingston, Arizona State Representative for 28th District | www.azleg.gov David Livingston, Arizona State Representative for 28th District | www.azleg.gov David Livingston, a Republican member of the Arizona State House representing the...

David Livingston posts brief statements on California, redistricting, and immigration
David Livingston, a Republican elected to the Arizona State House in 2023 to represent the state's 28th House District, posted a series of brief tweets on August 17, 2025, referencing topics such as California, redistricting, and immigration. On...

Arizona Edition: AWC TRIO program, Yuma Dreamer in custody, EV autos
In this week's episode of Arizona Edition, the fall semester is about to begin at Arizona Western College. With a new term starting Monday, some programs are still facing uncertainty from unusually long delays in grant renewal notifications. Both...
Why covering a toilet seat with paper won't stop the spread of germs
As you sink down onto a toilet seat used by hundreds of other people the same day, you might be wondering: how long do pathogens survive in bathrooms? Once you set foot in a public toilet, it can be impossible to resist the overwhelming feeling of...

How will prior authorization work in Medicare starting in 2026?
For decades, Original Medicare has been known for offering relatively few hurdles when it comes to accessing outpatient medical care. That's set to change in 2026, when the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will introduce a new model...

LGBTQ pride, protests in Phoenix over the years
June 1981: About 650 demonstrators left Patriots Square for the state Capitol in a lesbian- and gay-rights march in the sweltering 107-degree heat. The “We Are Here” march, which stretched 1.5 blocks, ended on the east lawn of the Capitol, where...

Girl Scout Troop Leader Allegedly Removed for Refusing to Promote 'Gender Sexuality Alliance' Clubs'
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. As a kid — unlike more than a few of my buddies — I was never interested in Scouting. (Or having a paper route.) While team sports...

79 Million at Risk: Federal Ruling Halts Critical Medicaid Data Privacy Threat Amid Immigration Crackdown Fears
Medicaid Data Privacy Threat: A federal judge in California has blocked immigration officials from accessing Medicaid data, protecting the privacy of 79 million vulnerable Americans amid growing concerns over surveillance and health access....

Nebraska Football Commit Nalin Scott Details Flip From Arizona State
The rankings for Nebraska's 2026 recruiting class may be small, but Matt Rhule and company have been deliberate in who they are chasing this cycle. This includes Nalin Scott, who is one of the top commits in the class. Scott is an extremely...

Local opinion: For Arizona and the world, research can drive opportunity
The following is the opinion and analysis of the writer: Tauhidur Rahman In rural Arizona, long drives for basic necessities are a fact of life. USDA data show that 36% of rural census tracts in the state lack a grocery store within 10 miles. In...