‘Activism and community building’: How LA artists spotlight social justice in their work
LOS ANGELES – Los Angeles artists are addressing social justice and building up their communities through performances, murals and creative spaces.
‘This will not be tolerated’: Americans grapple with AI’s influence on elections
CONCORD, N.H. — This year’s election marks the first amid the rapid rise of artificial intelligence, and that has regulators, lawmakers and voter advocates examining how best to regulate the technology to combat its misuse.
Shattering stereotypes: The continued rise of Black NFL quarterbacks and the road ahead
PHOENIX – As Black quarterbacks dominate the 2024 NFL season, their growing success highlights progress in the league, though challenges and double standards persist.
Surging Diamondbacks prepare for crucial series against Brewers, hope for healthy lineup
PHOENIX – The Arizona Diamondbacks are the top Wild Card team, with a few weeks left in the regular season. As key series loom, the Diamondbacks hope important bats can return to the lineup for the postseason push.
Betting on a turnaround: Arizona Cardinals aim to surpass 6.5-win total after tough Week 1
PHOENIX – The Cardinals face a critical stretch starting in Week 2. After starting the 2024 NFL season with an 0-1 record, Jonathan Gannon’s team is under pressure to exceed their 6.5-win total projection.
From Kenya to Valley Suns hopeful, Emmanuel Taban uses teacher’s motivation to reach his dream
TEMPE – The Phoenix Suns G League affiliate, the Valley Suns, hosted open tryouts in Tempe, where prospect Emmanuel Taban shared the story of his journey.
Loving IT: Former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas embraces grind in quest for NBA comeback
TACOMA – For someone who has “reached the pinnacle of being at the best,” former Suns guard Isaiah Thomas reveals why he continues to fight for an NBA roster spot despite injury setbacks and the league's push for younger talent.
Three contracts, one dream: Celeste Taylor takes peripatetic journey to Phoenix Mercury roster
PHOENIX — Twenty-one days doesn’t seem like a long time, but it was all the time Celeste Taylor needed for the Phoenix Mercury to take a chance on her. After signing for the rest of the season, Taylor’s goal is to continue making an everlasting impact.
Tempe Healing Field pays tribute to 23rd anniversary of 9/11
TEMPE – The Tempe Healing Field paid tribute Wednesday to the 23rd anniversary of 9/11. The annual display of flags and related events memorialize those who lost their lives during the 2001 terrorist attacks. Nearly 3,000 American flags covered the fields of Tempe Beach Park.
Arizona’s 15-week abortion ban: What it means for pregnant women and how it compares to other states
WASHINGTON — Arizona bans abortion at 15 weeks. That’s later than some states and earlier than others. See how the regulations compare and what is happening during pregnancy at each stage.
Navajo Nation strengthens rules on uranium transportation as negotiations continue with Energy Fuels Inc.
WASHINGTON – Navajo Nation adopts new regulations on transportation of uranium ore through tribal land as it continues negotiations with Energy Fuels Inc.
Mercury player joins chorus of voices criticizing WNBA commissioner for comments on Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese rivalry
PHOENIX – WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is under fire for comments on Caitlin Clark-Angel Reese and how players feel on social media.
