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Arizona’s COVID-19 outbreak continues to show signs of improvement, according to the latest update from the state health department. And the state could soon begin offering updated booster vaccines to protect against a potential winter surge.
Aug. 31, 2022
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled the state Senate does not have to release all of its communications regarding the so-called audit of the 2020 election in Maricopa County.
Aug. 31, 2022
Artist Beverly McIver presents herself at various stages in clown makeup, feeling depressed and in an interracial relationship.
Aug. 31, 2022
On Aug. 25, Constable Deborah Martinez was shot and killed performing that duty. The tragedy has family members and the community wondering what could have been done — and whether any reforms could have prevented it.
Aug. 31, 2022
NASA has released audio of a black hole, countering many misconceptions that there's no sound in space. Kimberly Arcand is the scientist behind it. Her official title is visualization scientist and emerging tech lead for NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory.
Aug. 31, 2022
A community group in Tucson is working to help small businesses that identify as at least 50% BIPOC — Black, Indigenous and people of color — get access to loans.
Aug. 31, 2022
The heart of the Phoenix metro area — and its downtowns, in particular — has faced decades dealing with the effects of the urban heat island.
Aug. 31, 2022
Planned Parenthood Arizona become one of few abortion providers in Arizona offering abortion care Aug. 29 as it resumed services at its Tucson facility. But how common are abortions in Arizona? Who’s getting them?<br><small><b>→ <a href="https://kjzz.org/tags/abortion" target="_blank">More Arizona abortion news</a></small></b>
Aug. 30, 2022
The American Psychiatric Association has added "Prolonged Grief Disorder" to the DSM-5. But Rebecca Soffer says grief is personal, and often doesn't follow a specific timeline.
Aug. 30, 2022
Findings show most cacti in the Valley are damaged and older, with few young plants popping up to supplement future growth.<br><small><b>→ <a href="https://theshow.kjzz.org/" target="_blank">Hear more interviews from The Show</a></small></b>
Aug. 30, 2022
