Scottsdale, AZ
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Along a front line that has barely shifted in four years, a belt of drone-saturated territory has become the defining feature of the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Juan Gonzalez · October 5, 2026

A sharp escalation in Ukrainian air and sea drone attacks has disrupted power, water, fuel and supply shipping on the Russian-controlled peninsula, though Kyiv says it is not trying to retake it for now.
Juan Gonzalez · August 13, 2026

Researchers at the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety report that Waymo vehicles were involved in 68% fewer crashes per mile than human drivers, though they say the data has limits and the technology is still early.
Juan Gonzalez · July 30, 2026

Neighbors say the smell on the night of July 6 made them feel ill, but fire crews and Southwest Gas found no leak and no broader danger.
Juan Gonzalez · July 16, 2026

A 10.8% error rate for fiscal year 2025 could cost Arizona about $208 million in penalties once new federal cost-sharing rules take effect in fiscal year 2028.
Juan Gonzalez · June 29, 2026

Aluminum Dynamics says it will build its recycling facility at an alternative location, citing differences with some state officials, after a year of local opposition that included a council recall.
Juan Gonzalez · June 25, 2026
Across America

The former Clovis West standout joins the Bulldogs' freshman class carrying the winning standard of her high school program as Fresno State prepares for its season opener.
Xiaoyu Wang · October 24, 2026

State and city leaders marked the start of a mixed-income project in Kalihi-Palama that will replace the aging Honolulu complex with more than 2,400 homes in 10 towers.
Camila Rodriguez · October 23, 2026

Internal Academy District 20 emails show a football coach declined to play Parker's Lutheran High School over alleged racist conduct, even as the district's public explanation cited only staffing.
Arjun Patel · October 23, 2026

More than 3,000 spectators watched 24 teams race homemade chariots near Memorial Union on Oct. 17, with a crib-themed entry from four Madison men winning the $1,500 prize.
Mariana Delgado · October 23, 2026

The Badgers moved to 6-6 after a 6-1 win over Pennsylvania in Madison and a narrow loss at Middle Tennessee State, leaving them still looking for a first road win.
Ama Boateng · October 23, 2026

Both 2-4 teams head into a Monday night game in Philadelphia in a division where the Giants lead at 3-2-1 and no one has pulled away.
Chinedu Okafor · October 23, 2026