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September 2021
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If you're on the road, you may have noticed more and more traffic in the mornings. But with increased traffic comes aggressive driving — and some downright rude driving.
Sept. 21, 2021
Last year, the city of Phoenix began a new program to reduce the heat island effect in neighborhoods. Now, it has released its findings this month.
Sept. 21, 2021
What is life? What is alive? Science writer Carl Zimmer delves into these, and other questions, in his new book, "Life’s Edge: The Search for What it Means to Be Alive." Zimmer also writes the Matter column for the New York Times, among other things.
Sept. 21, 2021
Two major California water agencies have settled a dispute that once threatened to derail a multi-state agreement to protect the Colorado River.
Sept. 21, 2021
The Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art is highlighting young, emerging artists in its show, “Forever Becoming: Young Phoenix Artists."
Sept. 20, 2021
Many restaurants are foregoing traditional menus for online ones accessible through mobile apps, opened with QR codes, which can be pasted to the top of your table. But for some, being able to page through the menu is part of the dining experience itself.
Sept. 20, 2021
Legal sports betting officially opened in Arizona this month, and early returns suggest it’s going to be very popular. Ads for companies offering gaming opportunities via a smartphone or tablet are ubiquitous — so if you’re interested, it’s going to be simple to make a bet.
Sept. 20, 2021
Voters are, or will soon be, heading to the polls on two continents.
Sept. 20, 2021
Democrats’ hopes to clear a pathway to citizenship for millions of immigrants has been dealt a serious blow. On Sept. 19, the Senate parliamentarian advised the Senate that a provision in the bill aimed at establishing citizenship for DACA recipients cannot be included in the federal spending bill.
Sept. 20, 2021
Late last week, an FDA panel rejected a proposal to give booster shots to the general public. But it is expected to recommend a third dose for vulnerable adults — including those 65 and older. And now, Pfizer is announcing its vaccine has proven safe and effective in children aged 5 to 11.
Sept. 20, 2021
