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Monday, March 31, 2025
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Sunday, March 23, 2025
Historic Arizona farm's olive oils named among best in the world
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Historic Arizona farm's olive oils named among best in the world
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/03/23/best-olive-oil-queen-creek/82575932007/
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Historic Arizona farm's olive oils named among best in the world
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/03/23/best-olive-oil-queen-creek/82575932007/
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Saturday, March 22, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Scottsdale restaurant named among best seafood destinations in the US
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Scottsdale restaurant named among best seafood destinations in the US
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/03/18/best-seafood-restaurant-arizona-2025/82406437007/
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Scottsdale restaurant named among best seafood destinations in the US
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/03/18/best-seafood-restaurant-arizona-2025/82406437007/
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Saturday, March 15, 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Monday, March 10, 2025
Walgreens private equity
https://www.cnn.com/2025/03/10/business/walgreens-private-equity-risky
The private equity business model often relies upon forcing the company to take on massive amounts of debt to give the greatest possible return to the private equity firm, with the long-term survival of the business often not a priority. The debt is often used to pay "special dividends" to the firm itself to cover the initial purchase price, as well as heavy "management fees" placed on the company, to be paid to the private equity firm. Many times brick-and-mortar retail chains have been forced to sell off the buildings that house their stores and pay rents that they can't afford to new owners, leading to even more store closings and layoffs.
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The private equity business model often relies upon forcing the company to take on massive amounts of debt to give the greatest possible return to the private equity firm, with the long-term survival of the business often not a priority. The debt is often used to pay "special dividends" to the firm itself to cover the initial purchase price, as well as heavy "management fees" placed on the company, to be paid to the private equity firm. Many times brick-and-mortar retail chains have been forced to sell off the buildings that house their stores and pay rents that they can't afford to new owners, leading to even more store closings and layoffs.
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Thursday, March 06, 2025
Tuesday, March 04, 2025
Trump and Taiwanese AI chipmaker announce new $100 billion plan to build new US factories
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Trump and Taiwanese AI chipmaker announce new $100 billion plan to build new US factories
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/03/03/trump-ai-taiwan-semiconductor-investment/81174961007/
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Trump and Taiwanese AI chipmaker announce new $100 billion plan to build new US factories
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2025/03/03/trump-ai-taiwan-semiconductor-investment/81174961007/
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Monday, March 03, 2025
Arizona's 10 most historic hotels, from Grand Canyon to Castle Hot Springs
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Arizona's 10 most historic hotels, from Grand Canyon to Castle Hot Springs
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/2025/03/02/historic-hotels-arizona-grand-canyon-bisbee-jerome-prescott/74269472007/
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Arizona's 10 most historic hotels, from Grand Canyon to Castle Hot Springs
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/2025/03/02/historic-hotels-arizona-grand-canyon-bisbee-jerome-prescott/74269472007/
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Sunday, March 02, 2025
Trump's federal workforce cuts: A timeline of firings and court reversals
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Trump's federal workforce cuts: A timeline of firings and court reversals
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/01/key-dates-trump-federal-workers-firings/80835324007/
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Trump's federal workforce cuts: A timeline of firings and court reversals
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/03/01/key-dates-trump-federal-workers-firings/80835324007/
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Saturday, March 01, 2025
Mummification: what is it and how can it occur? | Gene Hackman | The Guardian
found that parchment-like skin was seen as early as three days postmortem and leathery desiccated skin could appear within six days of death. The entire body could show evidence of mummification within 18 days of death
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/feb/28/mummification-what-is-it-and-how-can-it-occur-gene-hackman
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Friday, February 28, 2025
Thursday, February 27, 2025
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Friday, February 21, 2025
Water crisis in West still looms as Lakes Mead and Powell only 35% full
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Water crisis in West still looms as Lakes Mead and Powell only 35% full
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/20/water-crisis-in-west-looms-as-lakes-mead-and-powell-only-35-full/79212587007/
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Water crisis in West still looms as Lakes Mead and Powell only 35% full
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/02/20/water-crisis-in-west-looms-as-lakes-mead-and-powell-only-35-full/79212587007/
_- Steve
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
DOGE didn’t uncover $2.7 trillion improper federal payments
DOGE didn't uncover $2.7 trillion improper federal payments
https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2025/feb/18/social-media/doge-didnt-discover-27-trillion-in-improper-federa/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other
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Monday, February 17, 2025
Another hiking rescue in Sedona: Man found around midnight stuck on 100-foot cliff
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Another hiking rescue in Sedona: Man found around midnight stuck on 100-foot cliff
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/hiking/2025/02/16/cold-but-unharmed-man-stuck-on-sedona-cliff-hoisted-to-safety/78900767007/
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Another hiking rescue in Sedona: Man found around midnight stuck on 100-foot cliff
https://www.azcentral.com/story/travel/arizona/hiking/2025/02/16/cold-but-unharmed-man-stuck-on-sedona-cliff-hoisted-to-safety/78900767007/
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Saturday, February 15, 2025
Thursday, February 13, 2025
USA TODAY named its Restaurants of the Year. These Phoenix favorites made the list
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USA TODAY named its Restaurants of the Year. These Phoenix favorites made the list
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/02/12/tacarbon-course-best-phoenix-restaurants/76765044007/
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USA TODAY named its Restaurants of the Year. These Phoenix favorites made the list
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/02/12/tacarbon-course-best-phoenix-restaurants/76765044007/
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Elevate your next trip: The 14 most epic all-inclusive family resorts in the world
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Elevate your next trip: The 14 most epic all-inclusive family resorts in the world
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2025/02/11/best-all-inclusive-family-resorts-worldwide/78385974007/
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Elevate your next trip: The 14 most epic all-inclusive family resorts in the world
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2025/02/11/best-all-inclusive-family-resorts-worldwide/78385974007/
_- Steve
What's the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year.
Check out this article from USA TODAY:
What's the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2025/02/12/best-restaurants-of-the-year-across-usa/75970608007/
_- Steve
What's the best restaurant near you? Check out USA TODAY's 2025 Restaurants of the Year.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/food-dining/2025/02/12/best-restaurants-of-the-year-across-usa/75970608007/
_- Steve
Saturday, February 08, 2025
Tuesday, February 04, 2025
An ex-deep-sea treasure hunter jailed for nearly 10 years scores a legal win but won’t be freed
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/03/us/treasury-hunter-jail-tommy-thompson
Thompson's case dates to his discovery of the S.S. Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, in 1988. The gold rush-era ship sank in a hurricane off South Carolina in 1857 with thousands of pounds of gold aboard, contributing to an economic panic.
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Thompson's case dates to his discovery of the S.S. Central America, known as the Ship of Gold, in 1988. The gold rush-era ship sank in a hurricane off South Carolina in 1857 with thousands of pounds of gold aboard, contributing to an economic panic.
_- Steve
Sunday, February 02, 2025
From 'Gladiator II' to 'Saturday Night,' 15 movies you need to stream right now
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From 'Gladiator II' to 'Saturday Night,' 15 movies you need to stream right now
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/01/31/new-movies-streaming-netflix-prime-video-max-hulu/77968813007/
_- Steve
From 'Gladiator II' to 'Saturday Night,' 15 movies you need to stream right now
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2025/01/31/new-movies-streaming-netflix-prime-video-max-hulu/77968813007/
_- Steve
Friday, January 31, 2025
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Exclusive: Expedia's 8 data-driven tips for booking cheaper flights (including best day)
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Exclusive: Expedia's 8 data-driven tips for booking cheaper flights (including best day)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2025/01/28/expedia-arc-flight-booking-tips/77928728007/
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Exclusive: Expedia's 8 data-driven tips for booking cheaper flights (including best day)
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2025/01/28/expedia-arc-flight-booking-tips/77928728007/
_- Steve
Where family fun meets convenience: The year’s best all-inclusive resorts in America
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Where family fun meets convenience: The year's best all-inclusive resorts in America
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2025/01/28/15-best-all-inclusive-us-family-resorts-for-a-stress-free-vacation/77973827007/
_- Steve
Where family fun meets convenience: The year's best all-inclusive resorts in America
https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/hotels/2025/01/28/15-best-all-inclusive-us-family-resorts-for-a-stress-free-vacation/77973827007/
_- Steve
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
The final 25 of 100 metro Phoenix essentials: The best restaurants to try in 2025
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The final 25 of 100 metro Phoenix essentials: The best restaurants to try in 2025
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/01/06/best-phoenix-restaurants-2025/75708945007/
_- Steve
The final 25 of 100 metro Phoenix essentials: The best restaurants to try in 2025
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/dining/2025/01/06/best-phoenix-restaurants-2025/75708945007/
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Sunday, January 26, 2025
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of online black market for illegal drugs
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Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of online black market for illegal drugs
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/21/trump-pardons-silk-road-online-illegal-drugs/77863099007/
_- Steve
Trump pardons Ross Ulbricht, creator of online black market for illegal drugs
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/21/trump-pardons-silk-road-online-illegal-drugs/77863099007/
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Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Monday, January 20, 2025
Biden preemptively pardons Milley, Fauci, Cheney, Schiff to protect against Trump inquiries
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Biden preemptively pardons Milley, Fauci, Cheney, Schiff to protect against Trump inquiries
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/20/biden-pardons-milley-fauci-cheney-schiff/76823846007/
_- Steve
Biden preemptively pardons Milley, Fauci, Cheney, Schiff to protect against Trump inquiries
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/20/biden-pardons-milley-fauci-cheney-schiff/76823846007/
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Sunday, January 19, 2025
Arizona led the nation in CHIPS Act investments under Biden
New York tops this measure with $123.3 billion in private-sector semiconductor investments, with Arizona second at $101.2 billion, underscored by TSMC's $65 billion and $32 billion by Intel. Overall, according to the Semiconductor Industry Association, 20 companies have announced recent chips-related investments in Arizona across six cities — Phoenix, Chandler, Casa Grande, Peoria, Scottsdale and Mesa.
Arizona led the nation in CHIPS Act investments under Biden
https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/tech/2025/01/18/arizona-led-the-nations-investment-in-microchip-production-under-biden/77779238007/
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Arizona led the nation in CHIPS Act investments under Biden
https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/tech/2025/01/18/arizona-led-the-nations-investment-in-microchip-production-under-biden/77779238007/
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Saturday, January 18, 2025
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Loomis method
When L.A. fires broke out, the 117-million gallon Santa Ynez Reservoir near Pacific Palisades was empty. Here's what we know.
When L.A. fires broke out, the 117-million gallon Santa Ynez Reservoir near Pacific Palisades was empty. Here's what we know.
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/la-fires-santa-ynez-reservoir-pacific-palisades-california/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=user/CBSNews
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Read the report: Special counsel Jack Smith says his office had evidence to convict Trump
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Read the report: Special counsel Jack Smith says his office had evidence to convict Trump
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/14/donald-trump-election-case-jack-smith-special-counsel-report/77687187007/
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Read the report: Special counsel Jack Smith says his office had evidence to convict Trump
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/01/14/donald-trump-election-case-jack-smith-special-counsel-report/77687187007/
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Monday, January 13, 2025
Sunday, January 12, 2025
I find myself watching more Apple TV+ and less Netflix as time goes on, and here are 14 reasons why
I find myself watching more Apple TV+ and less Netflix as time goes on, and here are 14 reasons why
https://bgr.com/entertainment/14-apple-tv-shows-that-are-as-good-as-or-better-than-anything-on-netflix/?bgr-partner=flipboard#utm_campaign=syndication&utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=referral
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Friday, January 10, 2025
Thursday, January 09, 2025
These are the richest ZIP codes in Arizona. Did your neighborhood make the list?
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These are the richest ZIP codes in Arizona. Did your neighborhood make the list?
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/01/08/wealthiest-zip-codes-in-arizona/77494172007/
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These are the richest ZIP codes in Arizona. Did your neighborhood make the list?
https://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/life/2025/01/08/wealthiest-zip-codes-in-arizona/77494172007/
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Wednesday, January 08, 2025
Labor shortages have helped H-2A visa program grow. Here's how it works
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Labor shortages have helped H-2A visa program grow. Here's how it works
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/01/07/h-2a-visa-program-has-grown-in-use-here-is-how-it-works/76951290007/
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Labor shortages have helped H-2A visa program grow. Here's how it works
https://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2025/01/07/h-2a-visa-program-has-grown-in-use-here-is-how-it-works/76951290007/
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Revenue is plummeting in Arizona’s marijuana industry. Here’s why
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Revenue is plummeting in Arizona's marijuana industry. Here's why
https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/marijuana/2025/01/07/why-arizonas-marijuana-industry-is-plummeting-in-value/77086014007/
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Revenue is plummeting in Arizona's marijuana industry. Here's why
https://www.azcentral.com/story/money/business/marijuana/2025/01/07/why-arizonas-marijuana-industry-is-plummeting-in-value/77086014007/
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Biden to create two new national monuments in California
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Biden to create two new national monuments in California
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/07/president-biden-new-national-monuments-california/77503768007/
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Biden to create two new national monuments in California
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2025/01/07/president-biden-new-national-monuments-california/77503768007/
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Monday, January 06, 2025
Here's how Tylenol holds up against other common pain relievers
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Here's how Tylenol holds up against other common pain relievers
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/01/06/is-tylenol-an-nsaid/77112041007/
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Here's how Tylenol holds up against other common pain relievers
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/01/06/is-tylenol-an-nsaid/77112041007/
_- Steve
Sunday, January 05, 2025
Saturday, January 04, 2025
Smugglers
Smugglers love Trump, because it's a lot of bluster, and migrants don't know that, so they can jack up their prices quickly. I would say Trump is good for the economy of undocumented migration. Smugglers are going, "OK, if you want to come now, the price has doubled, because it's so much more dangerous now," even though it's probably not. I remember having lots of conversations with smugglers, who would say, "I love Trump. He makes our job easier and makes it easier for us to justify higher rates."
https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/04/us/smugglers-mexico-jason-de-leon-cec
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https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/04/us/smugglers-mexico-jason-de-leon-cec
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Friday, January 03, 2025
Cybertruck explosion timeline: What was vehicle's path to Las Vegas?
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Cybertruck explosion timeline: What was vehicle's path to Las Vegas?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/02/cybertruck-explosion-timeline-route-las-vegas/77409884007/
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Cybertruck explosion timeline: What was vehicle's path to Las Vegas?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/01/02/cybertruck-explosion-timeline-route-las-vegas/77409884007/
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Thursday, January 02, 2025
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