California fast food and health care workers poised to win major salary increases
Most of the state’s 500,000 fast food workers would be paid at least $20 per hour next year under a new bill aimed at ending a standoff between the…
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Tom Brady returns to Gillette Stadium to watch the New England Patriots
Tom Brady wore a number twelve jersey and stood alongside his family on stage in front of thousands of fans, saying that he was a “Patriot for…
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Arizona man helps donkey remove cactus thorns from his nose and ear
Hundreds of donkeys roam free around Lake Pleasant in Arizona, but only one of them approached a kayaker recently for help out of a thorny…
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Calexico library to host Fiesta Mexicana, Kids Need to Read to visit
According to a press release, the event will take place on Thursday, September 28, running from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, and will feature crafts, games and…
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USDA Rural State Director and Arizona state leaders to visit Yuma
In a press release, Charlene Fernandez, the USDA’s director, and state officials will be in Yuma on Wednesday, September 13 and will highlight the…
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Daughter of 9-11 first responder makes documentary on health care expansion
Bridget Gormley’s father survived the attacks, but died from a 9/11-related illness in 2016. And now she is documenting advocates of the Zadroga Act…
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Hundreds participate in 9-11 stair climb event in El Centro
The Imperial Valley 9/11 Memorial and Stair Climb Committee hosted a memorial stair climb event in El Centro to commemorate the firefighters who lost…
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IndyCar to run $1 million all-star race at The Thermal Club in 2024
The $1 Million Challenge will be held on March 24, 2024, and air on NBC, with practice and qualifying the previous two…
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Freddie Mercury’s items auctioned off, setting sale records
The late singer’s prized piano that he used to compose “Bohemian Rhapsody,” as well as other hits by Queen, sold for over $2…
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FanDuel TV has many reasons to celebrate after its first anniversary
FanDuel TV marked its first anniversary on Sept. 1 after being rebranded from TVG. The channel has added studio programming devoted to the NFL and…
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California thrift store owner finds $5,000 in a pile of clothes
The day started like any other at Pick of the Litter in Burlingame. Oliver Jolis, the thrift shop manager, rang up sales and began organizing bags of…
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Body cam video shows Arizona police officer saving a baby
Officer Shaquille Perez was dealing with a passenger on the light rail near Main Street at the end of July, but that call quickly turned into one…
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Water taxis return to Chicago, will operate until Thanksgiving
Organizers say Chicago’s “Work from Home” trends and the recovering labor market led to service delays this…
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Governor Katie Hobbs declared September as Arizona Career Awareness Month
In a press release, the proclamation will highlight “the benefits of meaningful career exploration and development and that it is the responsibility…
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Damar Hamlin visits and plays flag football with students
From there, the kids were given free backpacks, school supplies and CPR training. AEDs were also given to youth groups and the Police Athletic League…
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Tennessee zoo director announces name for spotless giraffe
“Kipekee” beat out several other suggested names in a public voting poll. It means “unique,” which is fitting for this…
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Two baseball teams finished a game that lasted 100 hours
The record was set at Macken Park in North Kansas City, Missouri. It’s now the longest baseball game in the world. The record was previously held by…
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Key West residents hold parade to honor Jimmy Buffett
Thousands lined Duval Street to bid farewell to the beloved “Margaritaville” singer. The marchers sang some of Buffett’s best-known…
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Beyoncé shines bright among Hollywood stars during Renaissance concert tour stop in Los Angeles
The superstar singer shined the brightest in a city full of Hollywood stars during the second night of her epic Renaissance Tour show on Saturday…
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Wisconsin sports bar will pay customer’s tabs if New York Jets lose
Two things Wisconsinites love: football and free beer. You could get a lot of it at Jack’s American Pub on Brady this fall, but there’s a few rules…
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