Somerton High School to get $30 million in funding
Governor Doug Ducey recently approved over $30 million in funding for the new Somerton High School project. However, the approval was just part of an…
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CDC document warns Delta variant appears to spread as easily as chickenpox and cause more severe infection
By Paul LeBlanc, Maggie Fox and Elizabeth Cohen, CNN The Delta coronavirus variant surging across the United States appears to cause more severe…
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Somerton UTV Block Party
The city of Somerton will be hosting a block party to help veterans and senior…
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Rising social media star from Holtville
A rising social media star from Holtville has gained almost 4 million followers on Tiktok in the span of six months all while serving his country.…
Continue ReadingWeekly jobless claims fall
A mixed bag of news on Thursday, as the economy emerges from the depths of the COVID-19…
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Breaking down barriers to vaccination: Getting shots in arms is a shared mission for these CNN Heroes
The spread of the Delta variant is putting unvaccinated Americans at greater risk of severe Covid-19. CNN Heroes Jake Wood, Dr. Jim Withers, and Dr.…
Continue ReadingAmerican workers are facing increasing pressure to get vaccinated against Covid-19
By Jason Hanna and Madeline Holcombe, CNN Unvaccinated American workers are facing increasing pressure to get Covid-19 shots, as the country sees a…
Continue ReadingManagers will have to enforce rules for unvaccinated employees, and it won’t be easy
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business Most employers have not outright mandated Covid vaccines as a condition of employment for their current staff ……
Continue ReadingLos Angeles judge dismisses one of 11 counts against Harvey Weinstein but allows prosecutors to amend it
By Paul Vercammen, CNN A Los Angeles judge dropped one of 11 sexual assault charges against Harvey Weinstein on Thursday, though prosecutors will be…
Continue ReadingHomicide rise continues in major US cities, report says
By Peter Nickeas and Emma Tucker, CNN The number of homicides continues to rise in major American cities following a year that saw a record increase…
Continue ReadingMysterious ‘Jetpack Man’ may have been spotted again in the skies near LAX
By Stella Chan and David Williams, CNN Air traffic controllers warned pilots to be on the lookout after a “man in a jetpack” was spotted…
Continue ReadingBreaking down barriers to vaccination: Getting shots in arms is a shared mission for these CNN Heroes
By Kathleen Toner, CNN Covid-19 vaccines have put the end of the pandemic in sight, but success depends on getting shots into arms. Three CNN Heroes…
Continue ReadingColorado web designer who refused to make same-sex wedding websites loses appeal in court
By Leah Asmelash, CNN A Colorado web designer who didn’t want to create wedding websites for same-sex couples has lost her appeal of the…
Continue ReadingGovernors and local school boards reignite the mask mandate fight in wake of CDC’s newest guidance
By Eric Levenson, CNN The mask mandates are coming back — and so, too, are mandates against mask mandates. The US Centers for Disease Control…
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‘I’m confused’: Dr. Wen discusses mixed messaging around mask policy
Dr. Leana Wen discusses the CDC’s updated guidance that recommends fully-vaccinated people wear masks indoors in areas with “substantial” and “high”…
Continue ReadingWine expert charged in New York City dining structure arsons, FDNY says
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN A renowned wine expert has been arrested, charged with setting three fires in Manhattan — two of them to outdoor…
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Gymnastic fans in Phoenix rise early to show support
It was a packed house this morning at Jade Carey’s gym in Phoenix – the Arizona Sunrays. Her fans there were sending their loud support to Tokyo.…
Continue ReadingLawmakers consider withholding housing funds from tribes that discriminate against descendants of enslaved people
By Harmeet Kaur, CNN House lawmakers are considering legislation that would withhold federal funds from tribal nations who discriminate against…
Continue ReadingScarlett Johansson is suing Disney over ‘Black Widow’ Disney+ release
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business One of Marvel’s biggest stars is suing Disney. Actress Scarlett Johansson filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles…
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Arizona asks for public input on new legislative district lines
The Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) is holding a public hearing, in Yuma County, next week to discuss the future of the state’s…
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