Arizona governor makes contraceptive medications available over the counter at pharmacies
PHOENIX (AP) — Adults in Arizona can now obtain contraceptive medications over the counter at a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription…
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Drum-beating ‘monkeys’ and dancing ‘parrots’ celebrate 100th anniversary of Mexico City zoo
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Hundreds of people in Mexico City have to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Chapultepec Zoo, founded in 1923 in a city park…
Continue Reading Food delivery services sue NYC over minimum pay rates for app-based workers
NEW YORK (AP) — Uber Eats, DoorDash and Grubhub have sued New York City to block its new minimum pay rules for food delivery workers. The recently…
Continue Reading Biden administration seeks stay of judge’s social media order, saying it could cause ‘grave harm’
WASHINGTON (AP) — Biden administration attorneys say a Louisiana-based federal judge’s order broadly limiting executive branch communications…
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Warriors acquire point guard Chris Paul, add guard Cory Joseph
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Golden State Warriors finalized their trade with the Wizards for guard Chris Paul on Thursday, sending forward Patrick…
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Ex-YPD officer back in court for sexual misconduct
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA/KECY) – The former Yuma police officer charged in a sexual misconduct case was back in court Thursday. 42-year-old Bobby Anthony…
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Construction work underway despite heat
The high temperatures are not stopping construction projects this…
Continue Reading Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles
By ADAM BEAM Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Some of the nation’s largest truck makers on Thursday pledged to stop selling new…
Continue Reading Maine governor expected to sign bill easing restrictions on abortions later in pregnancy
By DAVID SHARP Associated Press AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — The Maine Senate has given final approval to a bill that would expand access to abortions…
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Former MCAS daycare worker sentenced in child abuse case
A former Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Yuma daycare worker who pleaded guilty to abusing multiple children while she was employed was sentenced…
Continue Reading Transgender woman, bookstore, teacher sue over Montana law banning drag reading events
By AMY BETH HANSON Associated Press HELENA, Mont. (AP) — A transgender woman, the owners of an independent bookstore and an educator who teaches in…
Continue Reading Greece pledges more high defense spending, seeks F-35 fleet
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s conservative government is promising to continue a multi-billion euro defense modernization program during its…
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Inspection reveals over-crowding and lost religious property at Yuma migrant processing center
An inspection of the Yuma Border Patrol Centralized Processing Center in July of 2022 revealed overcrowding, migrants being detained longer than…
Continue Reading New Mexico court upholds decision keeping utility from transferring shares of coal-fired power plant
By SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The New Mexico Supreme Court on Thursday affirmed a decision by utility regulators…
Continue Reading Why the US is willing to send Ukraine cluster munitions now
By TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration has agreed to provide controversial cluster munitions…
Continue Reading The UN chief issues a rare condemnation of excessive force by Israel in its Jenin raid
By EDITH M. LEDERER Associated Press UNITED NATIONS (AP) — U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is condemning Israel’s excessive use of force…
Continue Reading Grand Canyon gets $27.5 million federal grant for greener shuttle buses
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park is getting $27.5 million in federal highway money to upgrade its aging fleet of…
Continue Reading Cameraman injured at Yankee Stadium by wild throw has an orbital fracture
NEW YORK (AP) — Baltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson and New York manager Aaron Boone spoke Thursday with Pete Stendel, the YES Network cameraman…
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Local businesses granted funds during highway construction
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors awarded grant money to five local businesses affected by ongoing construction on Highway 98 in…
Continue Reading Frances Tiafoe sends footwear message to Travis Scott at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Frances Tiafoe is still waiting on his sneakers from Travis Scott. The American tennis player advanced to the third round…
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