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Pioneering Alzheimer’s research labs hold initial open house in Sun City

Friday, January 30

– Some of the worldwide leading research in more accessible – and affordable – testing for Alzheimer’s disease is being done in Arizona. New research laboratories dedicated to revolutionizing the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease and related brain disorders were on display Friday at... Read More.

IRS Opens 2026 Tax Filing Season with New Tax Law Provisions and Resources

Thursday, January 8

The Internal Revenue Service announced Monday, January 26, 2026, as the opening of the nation’s 2026 filing season. This year, several new tax law provisions of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill become effective, which could impact federal... Read More.

Edward Jones Quarterly Market Outlook: Fourth Quarter 2025

Tuesday, January 6

Edward Jones Quarterly Market Outlook: Fourth Quarter 2025 Concerns have been building around the health of the U.S. economy as the labor market slows. However, we are seeing signs of resilience in the latest data, and activity should rebound through 2026, helped by lower interest rates,... Read More.

US and Mexico Reach Agreement to Secure Water Deliveries for Texas Farmers Under 1944 Treaty

Monday, December 15

The United States and Mexico have reached an important agreement to address water obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty. This understanding covers both the current water cycle and the repayment of the previous cycle’s water deficit, ensuring that American farmers and ranchers receive the... Read More.

Interior Department rolls out one dollar, one tree holiday savings on public lands

Tuesday, December 9

The Department of the Interior today announced a holiday affordability effort that will help families save money, enjoy public lands and support wildfire prevention during the 2025 to 2026 winter season. Beginning today, the Bureau of Land Management is reducing firewood and Christmas tree permit... Read More.

The Christmas Countdown Has Begun—Time to Make Your Toy and Gift Safety List and Check It Twice

Tuesday, December 9

This holiday season it’s smart to take the extra steps to ensure you are giving safe toys and gifts to children, advises California Poison Control System (CPCS). Coinciding with the festive shopping season, “Safe Toys and Gifts Awareness” month runs throughout December. This... Read More.

TSA Introduces New $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

Tuesday, December 2

Starting February 1, travelers 18 and older flying domestically without a REAL ID or other accepted identification (such as a passport, military ID, permanent resident card, or federally recognized tribal nation photo ID) will need to pay a $45 non-refundable fee to verify their... Read More.

Border Patrol Seizes 160 Pounds of Methamphetamine Near Nogales Border Wall

Tuesday, November 25

Border Patrol finds and seizes 75 bricks of meth near the Border Wall east of Nogales. 11/7:Near the International Border east of Nogales AZ, Border Patrol agents located several abandoned duffle bags containing over 160 pounds of methamphetamine. The drugs, packaged in small cellophane bundles,... Read More.

Verizon Cuts 13000 Jobs in Major Restructuring

Thursday, November 20

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company. The jobs cuts began on Thursday, per to a staff memo from Verizon CEO Dan Schulman. In the letter, which... Read More.

Congress Extends Funding for Wild Horse Protections Urging Shift to Humane Management

Friday, November 14

Congress has passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, maintaining fiscal year 2025 funding levels for the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Wild Horse and Burro Program. This extension preserves existing protections against horse slaughter, safeguarding approximately 62,000... Read More.

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Pioneering Alzheimer’s research labs hold initial open house in Sun City

IRS Opens 2026 Tax Filing Season with New Tax Law Provisions and Resources

Edward Jones Quarterly Market Outlook: Fourth Quarter 2025

US and Mexico Reach Agreement to Secure Water Deliveries for Texas Farmers Under 1944 Treaty

Interior Department rolls out one dollar, one tree holiday savings on public lands

TSA Introduces New $45 Fee for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1

Border Patrol Seizes 160 Pounds of Methamphetamine Near Nogales Border Wall

Verizon Cuts 13000 Jobs in Major Restructuring

Congress Extends Funding for Wild Horse Protections Urging Shift to Humane Management

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