As Costa Rica welcomes record-breaking number of tourists, the country is battling rising crime
SAN JOSÈ, Costa Rica — In 2023 Costa Rica’s tourism industry attracted 2.5 million visitors, a figure that’s steadily been on the rise due to the country’s welcoming nature and high level of safety. This reputation is now being threatened by a growing cartel presence and an expanding consumer market for illegal drugs.
Heart of the defense: ASU’s clutch linebacker room fuels team’s remarkable 5-1 start
TEMPE – Arizona State football can thank its linebacker group for time and time again coming up with big plays. The group’s depth and chemistry are a big reason why.
‘Hungry’ for redemption: Phoenix Country Day girls volleyball seeks third title in four years
PHOENIX – From going undefeated and losing in the finals last year, Phoenix Country Day girls volleyball is hungry for redemption as the players look to bounce back this season.
Number of electric vehicles in Arizona has tripled, outpacing charging station installation
WASHINGTON – The number of electric vehicles in Arizona has tripled in the last 18 months, and the number of charging stations hasn’t kept pace.
‘We’re still here to stay’: Indigenous Peoples Day festival gives Arizona Native communities visibility
PHOENIX – Phoenix marked its second official Indigenous Peoples Day holiday with a festival held Oct. 11-14. The festival gave Arizona Native communities visibility.
Donald Trump opposes U.S. funds for massive Phoenix chip factory, could scrap deal with Taiwan semiconductor giant if elected
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden’s CHIPS and Science Act gives Taiwan semiconductor giant TSMC billions to build Phoenix factories. Former President Donald Trump may scrap the subsidy if he’s elected.
Can Phoenix Rising FC clinch a playoff berth at home? Memphis 901 match looms large
PHOENIX – Phoenix Rising FC is just one point away from securing a playoff spot with two games left in the USL regular season, as they prepare for a crucial home match against Memphis 901 FC.
Vanden Bosch twins take a page from father’s NFL playbook to power Brophy College Prep football
PHOENIX – Guided by their father Kyle's NFL experience, twin brothers Case and Bastian Vanden Bosch are leading Brophy College Prep to a successful 2024 football season.
ASU beach volleyball serves up skills for local youth through ‘Building Brilliant Futures’ in first Tempe event
TEMPE – Arizona State and Beach Nation Volleyball partnered to host the first “Building Bright Futures” event in Tempe, bringing together Sun Devils athletes with middle schoolers.
Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic too costly for Arizona patients on Medicaid, until obesity leads to diabetes
WASHINGTON – Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs have proven to be a powerful — but pricey — way to combat obesity. But a state policy excluding these drugs from Medicaid coverage has put them out of reach for hundreds of thousands of Arizonans.
Arizona Department of Education launches STOP-IT Task Force to raise awareness about dangers of fentanyl
PHOENIX – Arizona's STOP-IT Task Force, launched by the Department of Education, aims to combat the growing fentanyl crisis by providing education, prevention resources and support to students, parents and educators across the state.
‘He’s only scratching the surface’: Former coaches say Marvin Harrison Jr. will bring his winning tradition to Cardinals
PHOENIX - Right now, Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is the talk of the Valley. His former coaches at St. Joseph’s Prep and Ohio State say he’ll live up to the hype.
