Alliance of American Football suspends operations just 8 weeks into first season
PHOENIX – The Alliance of American Football, which has faced financial trouble since its inception, opted to suspend operations Tuesday.
New Chicanos Por La Causa center to empower Maryvale community through education, jobs
PHOENIX – The new center by Chicanos Por La Causa aims to drive employment and improve education rates in Maryvale through partnerships with Walmart and the Maricopa County Community College District.
Jobs, recreation, high rents and traffic: Four ways a growing population changes Arizona
PHOENIX – Growth in the Southwest brings jobs and city plans for recreational development to Arizona, but also clogs roads and leads to rent hikes.
Arizona cattle rancher uses science to beef up industry
SUPERSTITION MOUNTAINS – For 30 years, cattle rancher Chuck Backus used traditional methods to raise his herd in the shadow of the Superstition Mountains. Then, the former scientist turned to gene selection, artificial insemination and humane treatment to breed tastier beef for the multi-billion cattle industry.
Jaguar attack at zoo may reflect new normal of selfie culture, expert says
PHOENIX – A woman who was attacked by a jaguar Saturday at the Wildlife World Zoo while taking a selfie reflects behavior that has become the new cultural norm, a social media researcher says.
UA professor cautions senators to go slow in bid to protect personal data
WASHINGTON - A University of Arizona law professor said she was "delighted" to see lawmakers considering federal laws on data privacy, but cautioned members of a Senate panel against rushing into data privacy laws that could wind up hurting consumers in the long run.
As e-cigarette use climbs, schools address the problem with vape detectors and information
PHOENIX – As vaping grows, raising health and addiction concerns, Arizona schools are installing vape detectors in bathrooms and bringing in addiction experts to educate students. State lawmakers also are trying to regulate the growing industry.
Targeting a killer: UA researchers discover potential birth control for mosquitoes
TUCSON – A University of Arizona research team discovered a protein in mosquitoes that could lead to mosquito birth control, reducing such mosquito-borne diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus.
Maricopa woman shares story in call for an end to mandatory arbitration
WASHINGTON - Many people sign them without thinking - the terms and condititons for a job or purchase that require disputes to be settled by arbitration, not in court. But some in Congress want to do away with such clauses, which they say benefit big organizations over consumers and workers.
FDA vs. SPF: Feds say new look at sunscreen regulations long overdue
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration wants to take a closer look at ingredients and labeling for sunscreens, updating regulations that have not been changed "in literally decades" But it also said people should still slather up, "given the recognized public health benefits of sunscreen use."
Find a lawyer: Arizona Bar’s online site matches clients, attorneys
PHOENIX – People can post their legal needs on the State Bar of Arizona’s Find-a-Lawyer online service to seek the right attorney for their needs. The pilot program is part of national trend to simplify the process of hiring an attorney to settle disputes.
Arizona’s top 10 specialty license plates
PHOENIX – Arizona offers more than 60 specialty license plates, according to ADOT. The most popular plates include veterans, Arizona Cardinals, and military support.
