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It’s raining sand (on a distant fluffy exoplanet)
Scientist using an infrared instrument on the James Webb Space Telescope have peered deep into a “fluffy” exoplanet called WASP-107b. The distant world holds water, lacks methane, has a warm interior — and packs a few surprises.
Nov. 17, 2023
Arizona Department of Corrections agrees to adopt reforms after disability violations
The Arizona Department of Corrections violated Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Department of Justice said Thursday that the state agency has agreed to adopt systemwide reforms.
Nov. 17, 2023
East Valley, Sky Harbor seeing freeway closures over the weekend
Drivers might want to steer clear of parts of Valley freeways this weekend. The Arizona Department of Transportation announced freeway and ramp closures.
Nov. 17, 2023
Some Tucson elementary schools to offer 6th grade
The Tucson Unified School District will shift some of its elementary schools to include sixth grade next year. Families will have the choice of sending their sixth graders to middle school or keeping them on the same campus for one more year.
Nov. 17, 2023
Boomer travel is up, and more Arizonans hitting road for Thanksgiving
More Arizonans are expected to travel over Thanksgiving weekend compared to last year.
Nov. 17, 2023
New data shows Arizona economy slowing down
New data shows the Arizona economy is slowing down. The state’s October unemployment rate sits at 4.2%.
Nov. 17, 2023
Local courts have outsized role in deciding abortions future
Reporter Shefali Luthra joined The Show to discuss the upcoming Arizona abortion case and the role of the courts in determining the future of abortion today.
Nov. 17, 2023
Mosquito-borne illness is up in Arizona
ASU Ph.D. candidate Ndey Bassin Jobe spoke with The Show about whether the efforts to protect people from diseases like Zika, West Nile and malaria are generally successful, and the impacts they have on the mosquitoes that are carrying those illnesses
Nov. 17, 2023
NewsCap: Sinema could hand the Senate race to Lake
KJZZ’s Friday NewsCap revisits some of the biggest stories of the week from Arizona and beyond. Former state schools Superintendent Jaime Molera of Molera Alvarez and Marilyn Rodriguez of Creosote Partners joined The Show.
Nov. 17, 2023
The new baby giraffe born at the Phoenix Zoo needs a name
The Phoenix Zoo welcomed a tall new addition last month, the zoo announced Friday morning. Its 10-year-old Masai giraffe, Sunshine, gave birth to a 6-foot, 175-pound female calf on Oct. 25.
Nov. 17, 2023
Flagstaff workshop explores past, present and future of Navajo homeland
Flagstaff Public Library is hosting a free writing workshop on Saturday, Nov. 18, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. It’s an interactive seminar exploring the past, present, and future of Dinétah, the homeland of the Navajo Nation.
Nov. 17, 2023
Will Arizona get any of the over 77K doses of infant RSV vaccine?
On Thursday, the CDC announced the release of more than 77,000 additional doses of a vaccine to protect infants against RSV, which is the leading cause of infant hospitalization.
Nov. 17, 2023
UA president faces harsh complaints over shortfall
University of Arizona President Robert Robbins highlighted enrollment growth, retention, and diversity within this year’s student class.
Nov. 16, 2023
Republicans accuse Fontes of scheming against them over prospective political party
The Arizona Republican Party accused Democratic Secretary of State Adrian Fontes of scheming against them while he reviews the new “Patriot Party,” which could siphon votes away the GOP.
More Arizona politics news
Nov. 16, 2023
Threat to health from climate change worsening, says global report
The eighth annual report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has been released ahead of the upcoming UN Climate Change conference in Dubai. The authors say all indicators are pointing in the wrong direction.
Nov. 16, 2023
2 plans to add teachers on AZ health insurance plan
Republican Rep. Matt Gress says he is looking into creating a bill that could allow school districts to join the state’s large health insurance pool to lower costs for teachers. But Gov. Katie Hobbs thinks her administration can accomplish the same goal administratively, without going through the Legislature.
Nov. 16, 2023
2 affordable housing projects planned with $10M boost from county
$5 million will pay to convert a north Phoenix hotel into affordable rental housing for adults over 55 who are exiting homelessness. The other $5 million will help construct new apartments near downtown for low-income families.
Nov. 16, 2023
GCU president vows to appeal ridiculous federal fine
The nation's largest Christian university says it's fighting a $37.7 million fine brought by the federal government over allegations that it lied to students about the cost of its programs.
Nov. 16, 2023
Sky Harbor is nation’s top big airport, Wall Street Journal says
Reliability, value and convenience accounted for half of an airport’s overall score. Mayor Kate Gallego said Sky Harbor was recognized for having some of the fewest cancellations as well as short taxi-out times.
More Arizona transportation news
Nov. 16, 2023
AZ Democrats react to Republican teacher pay plan
Republican lawmakers have a new plan to give teachers a $4,000 raise, but Democratic officials have reservations. Christian Slater, a spokesman for Gov. Katie Hobbs, said the governor supports investing in teachers but called the Republican plan “half-baked.”
Nov. 16, 2023

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