TikTok’s “chubby filter” removed from app
TikTok has taken down the controversial “chubby filter” that allows users to change photos to make themselves look even heavier.
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States can now stop those using federal food assistance from buying soft drinks
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that states can stop those using federal food assistance from buying soft drinks.
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Car prices could rise by thousands due to tariffs
Experts say car prices could be on the rise by thousands of dollars following tariffs imposed by President Trump on automakers.
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Consumer confidence hits lowest point since January 2021
Americans are expecting higher inflation this year and more are predicting that the economy will slip into a recession once again.
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Yuma unemployment rate increases by 2% since 2024
The latest unemployment numbers are out for Yuma County, and they show more locals are unemployed.
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Department of Health and Human Services cutting 10,000 more jobs
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said on Thursday it will be cutting 10,000 more full-time jobs.
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Sonora Quest launches new male fertility at home test
The test is ideal for people who have been struggling with infertility for over a year or those with underlying health conditions.
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Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar for about $1 billion
The 66-year-old business, which Dollar Tree bought in 2015 for about $9 billion, has been struggling due to competition from big-box and online retailers.
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Doctors considered ending Pope Francis’ medical treatment
Doctors coordinating the Pope’s hospital care said his medical team briefly considered considered suspending treatment after a breathing crisis last month, but instead decided on an aggressive course that put his organs at risk.
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United Airlines to raise annual fees for travel perks
The company said the increase in fees will include the annual airport lounge membership and its rewards credit cards. The move is in an effort to make the cards more valuable to customers.
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Today is National Cheesesteak Day!
(CNN, KYMA/KECY) – The city of Philadelphia is home to many things like the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, and of course those celebrated stairs that Rocky Balboa runs up outside the city’s Museum of Art. But Philadelphia is also famous for creating the cheesesteak, a popular sandwich sold across the country, and Monday marks National
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23andMe, genetic testing firm, files for bankruptcy
In a statement announcing the bankruptcy, the board’s chair said they’d determined a court-supervised sale process is the best path forward. The statement also said its CEO had resigned effective immediately.
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DoorDash and Klarna announce new partnership
Customers who use the DoorDash app will see an option to pay with Klarna. They can select pay in full, pay in four equal, interest-free payments on a bill of $35 or more, or defer payment to a time that aligns with their paycheck, for example.
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Convention in Tucson shuts down due to “contagious virus”
An NBC affiliate in Tucson reports the Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention, held at Casino Del Sol, has been canceled by the Tribal Medical Authority.
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Former FDA commissioner on measles outbreak and CDC director candidates
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, Former FDA Commissioner, spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the measles outbreak and the two candidates in the running to head the CDC.
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Locals attend 29th Annual Relay for Life event
The event started at 10:00 a.m. Saturday at the Pacific Avenue Athletic Complex and will go until 11:00 p.m.
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Local car club donates money to Cancer Center
The New Class Car Club raised $14,750 during their annual car show earlier this year, with $12,000 of the money going to gas vouchers while the remaining $2,500 goes toward gift cards from Texas Roadhouse.
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Elemental LifeSpa opens in Yuma this weekend
The spa offers red light therapy, oxygenated workouts, a full body scanner, electromagnetic frequency therapy and blood flow resistance training.
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A potential food court in the Foothills has neighbors upset
The Yuma County Board of Supervisors approved a change of land use for a new food court in the foothills, but some locals are against it.
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Pepsi buys prebiotic soda brand “Poppi”
Pepsi is buying a popular probiotic soda brand jumping into the trend of healthier sodas.
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