By: Erin Johnson Cronkite News (Phoenix, Ariz.) – It’s a new age of machines. Voting machines. Arizona is one of 43 states that have election equipment that has exceeded or is close to passing its expected life span of 10 years,
Biting our nails is a common habit, and it’s very possible that people do it as a way to manage stress or anxiety. That’s according to new research by the School of Psychology at the University of Herfordshire, which claims the habit
By: Catherine Anaya Sometimes the easiest thing can be the most difficult. I took a reprieve from blogging mostly because of some technical difficulties. But the technical challenges I was having almost seemed symptomatic of other struggles I was having
By: Brittany Schmus | Cronkite News A confrontation between students became deadly early Friday morning on the Northern Arizona University campus. Police said a freshman pulled out a gun and shot four students, killing one and injuring three. After news of
By: Amy Edelen and Devin Conley Cronkite News (Mesa, Ariz.) – If it seems there is a salon or spa around every corner, it may be true. The spa industry generated more than $15.5 billion in 2014 – a 5.3 percent
By: Charles McConnell Cronkite News (Washington, D.C.) – The announcement this week that the U.S. will admit thousands more refugees in the coming year will likely mean hundreds more being resettled in Arizona – where relief agencies say they’re ready. Driven
By: Devin Conley Cronkite News (Phoenix, Ariz.) – While the Valley’s economy continues to improve, the housing market has lagged. “It’s been the one major missing piston in the whole economic recovery,” said Jim Huntzinger, chief investment officer of BOK Financial.
(Scottsdale, Ariz.) – Celebrating its 15th year, the Scottsdale International Film Festival will showcase 41 feature films representing more than 30 countries, including buzz-worthy dramas, thrillers, romances, comedies and documentaries, Nov. 5–9. The Festival will kick off on Thursday, Nov. 5, at
By: Becca Smouse Cronkite News At a civil-contempt hearing Thursday, a plaintiff’s attorney grilled Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio on the execution of an internal investigation that followed accusations his department violated an injunction to halt racial profiling. Arpaio repeatedly said
By: Cindy G. Castillo Linda Larkin had no idea an audition in the 90s would lead her to be part of Disney history. From that moment on, she would bring life to Princess Jasmine, the daring, delightful and determined daughter
