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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce expands to Arizona and beyond
health1 hour ago

Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce expands to Arizona and beyond

Health officials say a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce is expanding, with Arizona reporting 10 cases as dozens of states investigate. Symptoms can last weeks and include explosive diarrhea, nausea and loss of appetite; the infection is treatable with antibiotics. The CDC notes hundreds of confirmed cases and many more awaiting confirmation, likely tied to imported fruits and vegetables. Contamination can occur at multiple points in the farm-to-fork chain, and handwashing with soap and water remains essential, though the produce is not to be avoided altogether accepted—just properly handled and, when possible, cooked.

Arizona toddler survives hours after being declared dead in pool incident
local3 days ago

Arizona toddler survives hours after being declared dead in pool incident

An 18‑month‑old boy pulled from a Gilbert pool, initially declared dead, was later found breathing in a hospital morgue’s cold room hours after responders arrived. Officials say signs of life were missed and are pursuing negligence charges against the parents, with the county attorney reviewing the case as the child, who survived, has been released after further medical care and hospital review.

FBI: Some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie disappearance may be legitimate
crime9 days ago

FBI: Some ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie disappearance may be legitimate

The FBI says ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie’s Arizona disappearance are split: some extortion demands are deemed illegitimate, while others remain under investigation as potentially legitimate in a kidnapping-for-ransom case, contrary to Reuters’ report that notes were fake; investigators tested one note with cryptocurrency but left the funds, and the search continues after surveillance showed a masked man on Guthrie’s porch.

politics11 days ago

Supreme Court weighs proof-of-citizenship checks for voter registration

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a Republican challenge to Arizona’s 2022 voting law, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and allow 90‑day purges of voter rolls, arguing these provisions may violate the National Voter Registration Act. Lower courts struck down parts of the law, and the case could reshape state voting rules nationwide ahead of the 2028 elections as Republicans press to tighten voting rules and voting-rights groups push back.

Southwest Braces for Extreme Fire Weather as Blazes Rage Across the Region
weather13 days ago

Southwest Braces for Extreme Fire Weather as Blazes Rage Across the Region

Gusty winds, dry air and dry thunderstorms have created an 'extremely critical' fire weather risk across the Great Basin and Four Corners, fueling uncontained wildfires from Utah to New Mexico; the Cottonwood Fire in Utah has grown beyond 92,000 acres with 0% containment as evacuations and air-quality concerns rise, while additional fires in New Mexico, Nevada and Arizona prompt closures, power shutoffs and resource strain as containment remains uncertain.

Lucid Cuts U.S. Jobs by 18%, Halts Arizona Shift in Restructuring
business18 days ago

Lucid Cuts U.S. Jobs by 18%, Halts Arizona Shift in Restructuring

Lucid Motors unveiled a restructuring plan that reduces its U.S. workforce by 18% and eliminates the second production shift at its AMP-1 plant in Arizona, aiming to save about $158 million with roughly $32 million in cash severance and transition costs. The moves follow a string of leadership exits, including COO Marc Winterhoff and former CEO Peter Rawlinson, as Lucid seeks a turnaround ahead of two mass-market crossovers—the Cosmos and the Earth—with Cosmos production slated to begin by year-end at around $50,000 and Earth planned for 2027. This is Lucid's second round of layoffs in 2026 as it battles slower EV demand and growing competition.

Ransom note allegedly apologizes for Nancy Guthrie’s death, shifting case toward homicide
us-news18 days ago

Ransom note allegedly apologizes for Nancy Guthrie’s death, shifting case toward homicide

A Feb. 6 ransom email to Nancy Guthrie’s family allegedly apologizes for her death, prompting investigators to reclassify the Tucson-area disappearance from kidnapping to a possible homicide; the note originated from the same IP as earlier letters, which demanded bitcoin, while Guthrie’s daughter Savannah publicly urged the return of her mother as the investigation continues with no arrests.

Border gas gap: California pumps far pricier than across the river
us-news21 days ago

Border gas gap: California pumps far pricier than across the river

A CA–AZ border visit shows a stark price split: Needles, CA gas stations were about $6.79 per gallon while a nearby Arco in Arizona sold for roughly $4.15, a $2.64 gap just 1.8 miles apart. California’s higher costs come from a 61-cent-per-gallon state gas tax plus emissions fees and climate programs, versus Arizona’s 18-cent tax. The national average hovers around $3.90, and locals say Californians cross the river to refuel; critics say California energy policies are driving the higher prices even as prices ease nationwide.

YouTuber Arrested Outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson Home During Livestream
local26 days ago

YouTuber Arrested Outside Nancy Guthrie's Tucson Home During Livestream

Pima County deputies arrested 54-year-old YouTuber Alexander Zabel Jr. outside Nancy Guthrie’s home near Tucson while he livestreamed, charging him with resisting arrest (felony) and public nuisance (misdemeanor); the arrest followed several complaints about his behavior, and a sergeant was knocked to the ground during the encounter. Zabel had been arrested three days earlier on suspicion of obstruction of a highway or thoroughfare and public nuisance along with two other YouTubers. Separately, investigators continue the Nancy Guthrie disappearance probe, with a tip about possible remains near the Mexico–Arizona border, though Mexican authorities have not been contacted and the case remains active with increased neighborhood enforcement.