Department of Homeland Security to crackdown on counterfeit NFL gear
Every year, Homeland Security Investigators (HSI) come across bogus merchandise during the Super Bowl. Many buyers are unaware they’re purchasing…
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Tesla recalling nearly 2.2M vehicles for software update to fix warning lights that are too small
Tesla is recalling nearly all of the vehicles it has sold in the U.S. because some warning lights on the instrument panel are too…
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More than 350K jobs added in January
The nation’s employers delivered a stunning burst of hiring to begin 2024, adding 353,000 jobs in January in the latest sign of the economy’s…
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Federal officials to issue new guidelines on traffic safety signs
You may have seen them on your commute, catchy and funny traffic signs on the highway, aimed at getting your attention with a little humor. But…
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Hulu to halt password sharing
Hulu has announced it will crack down on password…
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IRS launches a new free tax-filing program
Tax season has officially started and Arizona is one of the 12 states that has been selected to participate in a new free tax-filing program, Direct…
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Tech CEOs testify in hearing about online child safety
Five of the most powerful tech CEOs are on Capitol Hill Wednesday, answering questions about whether they do enough to protect children from sexual…
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Valentine’s Day expected to reach a spending record
According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), Valentine’s Day spending is expected to reach a record $14.2…
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Reintroduction of SSI Restoration Act
Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva, along with others, including Rep. Ruben Gallego, have reintroduced the Supplemental Security Income Restoration…
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Salvation Army Thrift Store in El Centro to reopen
The Salvation Army announced its Thrift Store in El Centro will be reopening on Saturday, February 17 at 11…
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UPS to lay off about 12,000 employees due to decline in revenue
UPS says major layoffs are on the way as the company released a statement on Tuesday, saying it would cut about 12,000 employees due to a decine in…
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Dunkin Donuts sued by lactose intolerant customers
The $5 million class action lawsuit was filed by a group of lactose intolerant customers who say the coffee and donut chain overcharged them for…
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25 people experience power outage, according to APS
According to APS’ outage map, the outage took place in the areas of 18th Street and 19th Street, and 1st and 2nd Avenue at around…
Continue Reading Tesla recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles because software glitch can cause backup camera to go dark
Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. because the backup camera may not function while the car is in…
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Yuma High’s Cell Block to transition to online-only store
The Yuma Union High School District (YUHSD) said Yuma High School’s Cell Block store will be transitioning to an online-only store next…
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Arizona earns mostly failing grades in 2024 State of Tobacco Control Report
According to the American Lung Association’s State of Tobacco Control Report, Arizona received mostly failing grades in tobacco control policies…
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Robitussin maker recalls several lots of cough syrup due to contamination
The maker of Robitussin cough syrup is recalling several lots of products containing honey due to contamination that could pose a serious risk to…
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Netflix sees a surge in subscribers in the company’s fourth quarter
The company reported it added 13.1 million subscribers in the December quarter. That’s the largest ever fourth quarter subscriber growth, which…
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WEB EXCLUSIVE: “Shark Tank” Season 16 casting for local entrepreneurs
According to a press release, those who participate can present their products and companies to the Sharks in hopes of “landing an investment and…
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Walmart employees to see pay raise next month
Walmart announced last week that the average salary for store managers will go from $117,000 to $128,000 a year. That’s a 9.4%…
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