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Oct 18, 2024 · In 2023 Costa Rica’s tourism industry attracted 2.5 million visitors, a figure that’s steadily been on the rise due to the country’s welcoming nature and high level of safety. This reputation is now being threatened by a growing cartel presence and an expanding consumer market for illegal drugs.

Jan 30, 2025 · Gov. Katie Hobbs announced the Rural Groundwater Management Act of 2025 to prevent out-of-state corporations from depleting Arizona's groundwater resources. The bill focuses on preserving water for rural communities, supporting conservation efforts and securing long-term water sustainability for the state.

Mar 6, 2025 · TEMPE – The 2024 Arizona State football team etched its name into program history and, arguably, college football history. Amid the chaos of conference realignment and the disbanding of the Pac-12, Arizona State faced an uncertain future.

Feb 12, 2025 · Latest News. The Golden Age: Florida coach uses Final Four platform to reflect on journey from Sunnyslope April 5, 2025; Phoenix mural highlights HIV/AIDS awareness

Jan 23, 2025 · PHOENIX – While some view coaching football as a chore, others see it as an opportunity to teach a younger generation. With college football undergoing constant changes on and off the field, some have argued that the art of coaching a football team has evolved.

Dec 12, 2024 · Lawmakers from Arizona, home to the largest copper mines in the U.S., are pushing to add the metal to a federal list of critical minerals. That would trigger tax breaks and a faster permit process. Copper is critical for green energy industries and electric vehicles. The U.S. House has already approved the bill.

May 8, 2024 · Cochlear implants have sparked controversy about deaf culture and identity for decades. Some say they treat deafness as a disability that needs to be fixed and undermine the use of American Sign Language. One woman who got the implants says she was grateful to alleviate some of the hearing loss she’s suffered from her whole life.

Feb 8, 2025 · SCOTTSDALE – Golf is often called a gentleman’s game. At the WM Phoenix Open, that narrative doesn’t always hold true. Last year’s event resulted in 54 arrests after large crowds and poor weather contributed to a sometimes chaotic environment.

Feb 18, 2025 · PHOENIX – The home of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury is undergoing a light remodel. The city-owned venue formerly known as Footprint Center is managed by the Suns and Mercury, who have begun the search for a new naming rights deal.