$642 million in medical debt erased for nearly half-a-million Arizona residents
According to a press release obtained by KYMA, this is part of Gov. Hobbs’ initiative to improve economic stability and health outcomes for working…
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U.S. economy improved in the third quarter, new report says
Consumer spending is up across the United States as a new report shows the gross domestic product (GDP) went up 4.3% in the third quarter of this…
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TSA expects 44 million travelers during holiday season
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it’s fully-staffed and ready to screen more than 44 million travelers during the holiday period…
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FDA approves first prescription pill for weight loss
The Novo Nordisk obesity pill contains 25 milligrams of semaglutide. That’s the same ingredient in injectables Wegovy and Ozempic and in Rybelsus, a…
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ACA changes could strain rural hospitals
More than 420,000 Arizonans, including just over 9,000 residents of Yuma County, receive their health insurance through the ACA…
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Jim Beam to temporarily pause operations in January
They say part of the issue concerns supply as Kentucky has more than 16 million aging barrels of bourbon…
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Lundberg survey shows gas prices continuing to fall nationwide
The national average price for regular gas dropped nine cents over the past two weeks to $2.99 a gallon. That is down nearly 17 cents over the past…
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Barnes & Noble to open 60 stores across the U.S. in 2026
According to a list obtained by USA TODAY, the bookseller plans to open stores in Ohio, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Colorado, Washington state,…
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CDC reports 4.6 million cases of the flu
Influenza A is the most frequently reported flu virus so far this season, and doctors say a particular variant is causing a highly contagious illness…
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Record-setting holiday travel rush underway
The year 2025 is ending on a historic note. AAA estimates a record-setting 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50-miles from…
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Arizona leaders call out tariff supporters in the state
Arizona Democratic Party Chair Charlene Fernandez and Yuma leaders spoke out in the Foothills. They called out three Republican gubernatorial…
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Data center timeline provided at Imperial County Board of Supervisors meeting
A proposed data center in Imperial County continues to spark debate as locals for and against the center speak out at the Imperial County Board of…
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Better Business Bureau: Package Delivery Text Scams
Delivery scams and theft are particularly prevalent during the holidays when more packages are shipped, but they can happen year-round. Scammers are…
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New grocery store opens its doors in Calipatria
For the first time in over 30 years, a new grocery store officially opened its doors to residents in the north end of the Imperial…
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Los Algodones seeing less winter visitors
With the winter season underway, businesses across the border hope to see an increase in sales, even though they haven’t seen as many winter visitors…
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Unemployment rate rises to more than 4%
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released the November jobs report. The numbers show a mixed picture; job growth picked up, but the…
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Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion
The Powerball jackpot is soaring once again, giving lottery players nationwide a shot at a billion-dollar payday just in time for the…
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Business in California produces artificial Christmas trees
Lee Display in Fairfield, California produces around 10,000 fake trees each year. It also makes tinsel and other Christmas…
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Gen Z music fans fuel vinyl record sales
Nearly 60% of Gen Z music fans say they like the aesthetic of records and 37% say they use vinyl to decorate their…
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Shopping local during the holidays
The end of the year can be the most chaotic time of the year, but also wonderful, especially for small…
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