First Arizona Elvis Fest held over the weekend
The event brought out fans of all ages to perform and enjoy all aspects of the King of Rock & Roll’s legacy.
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WGA, Hollywood studios executives close to an agreement
Although a deal has yet to be reached, sources suggest that the two sides are “inching closer” to an agreement.
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California firefighters use AI to snuff out wildfires before they explode
Cal Fire, in partnership with UC San Diego’s ALERTCalifornia Program and its network of more than 1,000 cameras across the state, is using the technology to recognize a fire early on.
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Usher to perform 2024 Super Bowl Halftime Show
The National Football League (NFL), Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Sunday that the mega music star, who has won eight Grammy’s, will lead the highly anticipated halftime show from Allegiant Stadium.
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Arizona production group hosts dance party for local teens
SoAZ Productions LLC, a local production group, hosted an event on Saturday night for local teens between the ages of 13 and 17.
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NASA capsule containing asteroid sample lands on Earth
Touchdown was confirmed in the Utah desert just before 11:00am Mountain Time, after the samples gathered from the Bennu asteroid were released from the Osiris-Rex spacecraft and made the 63,000 mile journey to earth.
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YRMC and AWC hosts lung cancer symposium
The symposium started on Saturday, from 8:00am till 3:00pm, at the Pivot Point Conference Center, and provided an opportunity for attendees to learn from nationally recognized oncology experts for treating and supporting patients with lung cancer.
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Yuma Police Department hosts Child Seat Check Up event
During the event, certified child passenger safety technicians inspected child car seats for proper installation.
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Mullet Championship candidate moves onto the second round
“Kind of a childhood dream of mine, I had a mullet as a kid, but my mom was the one who chose it then. When I got out of the Marine Corps, I like to do funky things with my hair,” Zack Mills explained.
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Georgia man released from prison after being wrongly convicted of murder
Joey Watkins was at a court hearing in January when a judge ordered Watkins to be released from prison, pending a new murder trial all because of new evidence.
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The Children’s Musuem of Yuma County announces new executive director
The Children’s Museum of Yuma County has announced Sabra Lemmon as their new executive director.
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El Grito to occur in El Centro this weekend
The mayor says this event is a great way to celebrate the Mexican Independence Day and Hispanic Heritage Month.
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Amazon hiring 250,000 seasonal workers for holiday rush
The company announced Tuesday it is hiring for a variety full-time, part-time and seasonal fulfillment center and transportation roles across the nation.
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Arizona teacher earns Child Develpoment Associate Credential
Karen Preston was awarded a $1,000 check on August 30 for being the first professional in Arizona to complete a new “continuing education professional development course.”
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Hawaiian banyan tree sprouting weeks after wildfire
Videos taken by the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) show a group of leaves sprouting alongside charred foliage: A positive sign in the tree’s long-term recovery.
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Five Americans return to U.S. soil after being wrongfully detained in Iran
It was an emotional scene on the tarmac as Siamak Namazi, Emad Sharghi and Morad Tahbaz reunited with family and friends.
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Eight community colleges in California launch new pilot program
In this new education model being piloted at eight campuses across the state, including Southwestern College in Chula Vista, the only thing students will be evaluated on is their competency.
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Instacart goes from the supermarket to the stock market, raising $660 million with its IPO
The pricing of the IPO gave Instacart a market value of around $10 billion, significantly lower than the $39 billion value placed on it after a fund-raising round in 2021.
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Google brings its AI chatbot Bard into its inner circle, opening door to Gmail, Maps, YouTube
Google is introducing Bard, its artificially intelligent chatbot, to other members of its digital family, including Gmail, Maps and YouTube, as it seeks ward off competitive threats posed by similar technology run by Open AI and Microsoft.
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John Waters, “Hairspray” director, receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Waters is known for a career filled with offbeat and counter culture stories, with 16 films as a director. These films include Pink Flamingos, Cry Baby, Serial Mom, and Hairspray.
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