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winnipegfreepress.comVeteran outfielder Max Kepler drove in four runs, including a three-run homer, to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks past the San Diego Padres 8-0 on Monday night. The blast was his first since returning from an 80-game suspension.
New York PostSen. Mark Kelly posted a photo on July 6, 2026, of himself and former Rep. Gabby Giffords in Mexican national team jerseys at a Tucson watch party for the England-Mexico match. England won the game 3-2.
winnipegfreepress.comKerr Kriisa, a 6-foot-3 guard who played at Kentucky, Arizona, West Virginia and Cincinnati, was arrested and indicted Monday on charges tied to an alleged four-year fraud scheme. The Department of Justice said the scheme involved false representations, fabricated identities and…
nypost.comAn 8-year-old boy from Arizona was designated Disneyland Resort's one billionth guest during a ceremony at the Anaheim park on Friday. The family received a VIP tour that included Walt Disney's private apartment and a ride on the new Soarin' Across America attraction.
nypost.comThe 27-year-old posted Friday afternoon that she and her husband are expecting another child. The announcement comes more than a year after the drowning death of their 3-year-old son in Arizona.
focustaiwan.twCopper Sky Capital is raising a second fund of $300 million. The firm previously invested in Etched, a chip designer now preparing to ship its first product.
axios.comFederal data show dozens of large fires active in Alaska, Utah, Arizona and nine other states as of a Wednesday update. The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for parts of New Mexico, Colorado and Utah through Friday.
espn.comThe San Francisco Giants placed their third baseman on the 10-day injured list Wednesday after he exited Tuesday's game against Arizona with an abdominal strain. The team recalled an infielder from Triple-A Sacramento to fill the roster spot.
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona over possible campaign finance violations. The inquiry centers on the use of campaign funds for family trips and a 2023 political action committee event tied to the Super Bowl.
abcnews.go.comThe court agreed Monday to hear RNC v. Mi Familia Vota during its October term. A ruling is expected next year on the scope of the 90-day quiet period under federal law.
Abc NewsArizona defeated San Francisco 8-2 on June 30 behind home runs from Ketel Marte and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. The win extended the Diamondbacks' season sweep of the Giants.
espn.comSan Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman exited Tuesday night's 8-2 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks after suffering an abdominal strain in the sixth inning in Phoenix. He is scheduled for an MRI on Wednesday to assess the injury. Chapman, 33, had managed discomfort in the…
forbes.comThe FBI has determined that three ransom notes sent after the January 31 disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, are not genuine. The finding narrows the focus of the Pima County Sheriff's Department investigation to physical evidence and surveillance foota…
abcnews.go.comThe Supreme Court agreed Monday to examine whether Arizona can require documentary proof of citizenship on state voter registration forms. The case also covers state efforts to review and cancel noncitizen registrations. Oral arguments are scheduled for the term beginning in Octo…
The IndependentBuc-ee’s opened a 74,000-square-foot store in Goodyear, Arizona, last week. The location features 120 gas pumps. The company plans 12 additional sites across multiple states by 2028.
The HillA Democratic senator from Arizona said the prior administration's policies produced a crisis at the southern border. The senator also said breaking with that administration carried less risk of reprisal than criticizing the current one.
Abc NewsWildfire activity increased over the weekend in Utah, Arizona and other western states. Strong winds, low humidity and record-low snowpack contributed to rapid fire growth and prompted evacuations and power shutoffs.
Abc NewsSix states face Red Flag Warnings for dangerous fire weather through Sunday. Parts of eastern Utah, western Colorado, northeast Arizona and northwest New Mexico are under an extremely critical fire weather risk.
theyeshivaworld.comMore than 100 Catholic bishops, nuns, priests and parishioners crossed from Nogales, Arizona, to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, on Friday evening after a Mass and while praying the rosary. The event coincided with U.S. independence commemorations as temperatures reached 36 degrees Cels…
NewsweekNASA satellite images from May 22, 2026, show the San Carlos Reservoir holding 389 acre-feet of water. The drop follows low snowpack and required releases, killing nearly all fish and prompting an indefinite closure. Newsweek reported the findings from the Earth Observatory.
Fox NewsSen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ariz., defended his use of political committee funds for trips to Miami and the 2023 Super Bowl. Fox News reported the expenses from financial filings and statements by the senator and his spokesperson.
CBS SportsKoa Peat was chosen by the Phoenix Suns with the 30th pick on Tuesday night after one season at Arizona. The forward averaged 14.1 points and 5.6 rebounds per game and helped the Wildcats reach the Final Four.
supermarketnews.comTarget will open 11 stores in July in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Utah. The openings bring the retailer's 2026 total to 13 so far, with a goal of more than 30 new locations this year.
Usa TodayTarget confirmed plans to open 30 stores in 2026 and more than 300 over the next decade. Eleven locations across Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Kentucky, Massachusetts, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas and Utah will open July 26.
Arizona Cardinals rookie quarterback Carson Beck said he has worked 13-hour days at the team facility since arriving nearly six weeks ago. Beck has spent time after meetings with the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.
nypost.comTwo ransom notes were sent days after an 84-year-old woman was taken from her Tucson home. A retired FBI agent said the first note contained details not reported in news coverage.
foxnews.comActing Attorney General Todd Blanche announced the charges on June 23, 2026. The cases include an Arizona executive accused of billing $1 billion for unnecessary wound grafts. Authorities seized $182 million in assets from the defendants.
medpagetoday.comThe WISeR program launched in January 2026 in Oklahoma, Arizona, New Jersey, Ohio, Texas and Washington. Patients and providers report added travel, delays and payment backlogs for procedures including spinal epidurals.
Washington ExaminerNancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1. Two ransom notes followed, the second claiming she died shortly after being taken. Her daughter Savannah Guthrie has made repeated public appeals for information.
abcnews.go.comA second note sent to media outlets stated that Nancy Guthrie had died shortly after being taken from her Arizona home. Law enforcement sources said the note followed an earlier ransom demand and was viewed as credible.
680news.comOfficials received a ransom note hours after an 84-year-old woman was reported missing from her Arizona home in early February. They responded by sending $152 in Bitcoin rather than the full $4 million demanded.
cnbc.comLucid Group said Monday it will reduce its U.S. workforce by about 18 percent and eliminate the chief operating officer position. The moves are expected to deliver $158 million in annual savings.
Lucid Motors announced it will lay off around 1,500 employees, or 18 percent of its staff, four months after a prior 12 percent reduction. The company also ended the second production shift at its Arizona factory under new CEO Silvio Napoli.
rte.ieA pregnant woman in Gila County received a syphilis diagnosis in late March 2026. The requested emergency dose of Bicillin L-A did not arrive before delivery, and the newborn tested positive for congenital syphilis.
abcnews.go.comThe Supreme Court is reviewing whether to accept cases from Arkansas, Texas, Arizona and Pennsylvania that involve voter assistance rules, registration requirements and mailed ballot procedures. Decisions on the appeals could come as early as June 22.
Abc NewsByron Buxton hit a grand slam during a 10-run fifth inning as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 16-8 on Saturday night. Minnesota collected 20 hits and chased Arizona starter Zac Gallen after four-plus innings.
ESPNArizona starter Michael Soroka exited Friday's game against the Minnesota Twins after one inning with posterior left hip discomfort. Outfielder Jordan Lawlar also left with a right hamstring strain in the 9-5 win.
ForbesThe Los Angeles Angels placed the center fielder on the 10-day injured list Thursday after he strained his right hamstring running to first base. The move follows a three-RBI game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
mlbtraderumors.comThe Los Angeles Angels placed center fielder Mike Trout on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a right hamstring strain. Trout suffered the injury while running to first base during Wednesday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
airedale.futurecdn.netLocal governments in Holyoke, Monterey Park, and Seattle approved measures restricting data center construction. A state budget in Arizona included a three-year moratorium on tax breaks for such facilities.
The $11 billion SunZia project, with 916 turbines and a 550-mile transmission line, started testing in April 2026 and has set multiple wind-output records on the California grid.
The Arizona Diamondbacks agreed to a minor league contract with 18-year-old South Korean two-way prospect Jun-Sang Eom that includes a $1.5 million signing bonus. The team announced the deal on Tuesday during the international signing period.
winnipegfreepress.comArizona Diamondbacks pitcher Ryan Thompson defended three San Francisco Giants players who wrote Bible references on team-issued caps. The players had faced criticism after adding the Genesis 9:12-16 text to LGBT-themed hats during a game.
CBS SportsLane Kiffin said LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt has returned to full strength after foot surgery. Leavitt missed the second half of Arizona State's 2025 season and joined LSU through the transfer portal.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced the Great American Cotton Plan last week in Arizona. The plan includes four pillars aimed at increasing domestic production, consumption, trade access, and grower protections. Officials said the measures respond to foreign competition…
nypost.comPublic health officials in Gila County submitted an emergency request for Bicillin L-A in late March after a pregnant woman tested positive for syphilis. The medication had not arrived by the time the woman delivered, and the infant was diagnosed with congenital syphilis.
The GuardianIran’s opening 2026 World Cup match against New Zealand takes place Monday in Los Angeles under heightened security and political tension. The team trained in Tijuana after its Arizona camp was relocated.
JIATF-401 evaluated the SkyValor counter-UAS system at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma. The test used threat scenarios drawn from southern border operations. Officials said the system offers non-kinetic options to disrupt drones.
gamereactor.euAround 30 supporters chanted for the Iranian side and sought autographs outside its hotel. The team played a hastily arranged friendly match after U.S. training plans fell through.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Kaleb Proctor suffered a knee injury during organized team activities and faces an uncertain timeline for return.
The quarterback said splitting practice reps with J.J. McCarthy has been the hardest part of joining Minnesota after seven seasons in Arizona.
BenzingaPepsiCo runs 41 fully autonomous box trucks across Arizona, Texas and Arkansas. The vehicles have carried Doritos, Cheetos and Gatorade since June 2025 with no reported accidents.
larrybrownsports.comArizona agreed Sunday to a prorated share of the $780,000 minimum salary plus up to $500,000 in roster bonuses. Kepler remains under an 80-game ban that ends June 25.
TechCrunchThe autonomous-vehicle company purchased the former Apple-owned test site near Wittman to expand controlled-environment testing for its self-driving system.
thehindubusinessline.comIran moved a training base from Arizona to Mexico after problems processing visas. The relocation follows reported difficulties with U.S. visa procedures for personnel associated with the base.
ESPNThe U.S. Hockey League signed a memorandum of understanding on June 4 to expand westward. More details on the number of teams and timeline will be released June 24.
nypost.comA Democrat running for an Arizona congressional seat expressed support for decriminalizing sex work during a 2020 interview. The candidate linked the position to employment access for transgender individuals and broader social services.
Los Angeles TimesThe Arizona Supreme Court rejected a prosecutor's appeal seeking to keep the fake elector case in superior court. Officials said the case will return to a grand jury for a full presentation rather than being dropped.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings and reached base five times as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-0 on June 4, 2026 in Phoenix. Kyle Tucker hit a two-run home run in the win.
New York PostJoAnna Mendoza, running against Rep. Juan Ciscomani in Arizona's 6th district, expressed support for decriminalizing sex work during a 2020 interview. She also said she would decriminalize certain petty offenses.