TikTok confirms plans to go dark on Sunday
TikTok says it plans to go dark Sunday unless it gets more clarity from the Biden administration about the ban set to go into effect that…
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Local cruise line hosts inaugral Liberty Jet Boat Tour
Lower Colorado River Excursions hosted its inaugural Liberty Jet Boat Tour at around 11:30 a.m. at Fisher’s Landing, where attendees got to see the…
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Starbucks announces a new code of conduct
Starbucks is reversing its open-door policy after almost seven years, now requiring that people make a purchase if they want to hang out at its…
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SBDC to host “Tools & Resources” Workshop next month
The workshop is taking place Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at SBDC Center at the Arizona Western College (AWC), located at 1351 S. Redondo Center,…
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New smart garden camera debuts at CES, offering nature insights
A new outdoor camera uses AI technology to spot and interpret the sights and sounds of…
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Meta to end of fact-checking program
In a video posted on his platforms Tuesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Meta is ending its fact-checking program in favor of a…
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JetBlue to pay a $2 million penalty for delaying flights
The fine, handed down by the Department of Transportation (DOT), is the first of its kind, and comes after federal regulators charged the JetBlue…
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Veteran-owned coffee business in Yuma aiming to grow
Grenade Coffee is a Veteran-owned company run by Clarence Jenkins, a 20-year retired United States…
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Iowa fireworks store prepares for New Year’s Eve demand
A fireworks store in Des Moines, Iowa, is displaying firework products ahead of New Year’s…
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U.S. credit card debt to hit record levels
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), between November 1 and December 31, spending is on track to reach a record between $979.5 billion…
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Reaction to the Mega Millions ticket sold at a California gas station
A California resident won the Mega Millions jackpot of $1.22 billion, and the gas station’s owner and California Lottery officials are sharing their…
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Big Lots to keep hundreds of stores open
Big Lots recently announced it was preparing to close its remaining 900+Â stores after a previous deal fell through. But on Friday, the discount…
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President-Elect Trump asks SCOTUS for more time to save TikTok
Trump submitted an Amicus Brief with the Supreme Court and asked them to pause implementation of a law that would ban TikTok in the United…
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The court will hear oral arguments on January 10 before issuing a decision on whether to put the law on hold. That date is just nine days before the…
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TikTok asks U.S. Supreme Court to block ban
TikTok has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to block a bipartisan law that would ban the social media app in the United States. The law will go into…
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Panera Bread makes grand opening in Yuma
Panera Bread made their grand opening Monday morning in…
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Rossy’s Hot Dogs and Mexican Food in Yuma celebrates 23 years
Celebrating 23 years of business, Rossy’s Hot Dogs and Mexican Food celebrated its anniversary on…
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Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal
Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history crumbled Wednesday, with Albertsons pulling out of the $24.6 billion…
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Coffee drinkers to see prices go up soon, according to experts
The price of high-quality Arabica coffee beans, found in most restaurants and shops, spiked this month, jumping to $3.50 a pound. That’s up 70% this…
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Proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons blocked by judges
A proposed merger between supermarkets Kroger Albertsons was blocked Tuesday by federal and state…
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