World Relief Reacts to Temporary Pause of Foreign Aid by Executive Order

World Relief Reacts to Temporary Pause of Foreign Aid by Executive Order

(Baltimore, MD) January 23, 2025 – President Donald Trump took action on Monday by issuing an executive order to temporarily pause the distribution of foreign development assistance funds. This decision will provide an opportunity for the new administration to thoroughly review and assess all these funds. World Relief acknowledges the new administration’s power and duty … Read more

Arizona’s Republican education leader opposes Trump’s directive to arrest undocumented immigrants in public schools

Arizona's Republican education leader opposes Trump's directive to arrest undocumented immigrants in public schools

The top education official in the state of Arizona opposes a recent directive from the Trump administration that allows immigration officials to target individuals who are not in the country legally, even if they are in schools. Tom Horne, the official in question, expressed concerns that parents might be afraid to send their children to … Read more

Leader of Texas medical school steps down following investigation into unauthorized use of bodies

Leader-of-Texas-medical-school-steps-down-following-investigation-into-unauthorized-use-of-bodies

This article is a part of an investigative series called “Dealing the Dead,” which explores the utilization of unclaimed bodies for medical research. The president of the University of North Texas Health Science Center has announced his resignation, following an NBC News investigation that exposed the center’s failure to inform families prior to utilizing their … Read more

Teenager sustains serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in San Tan Valley

Teenager sustains serious injuries after being struck by vehicle in San Tan Valley

A car struck a teenager while they were crossing the street in San Tan Valley on Wednesday morning. The teenager is currently in the hospital, according to AZFamily. Limited information is available regarding the crash. Emergency personnel received a call around 6:30 a.m. reporting a collision between a car and a pedestrian near Johnson Ranch … Read more

Apache Junction Police arrest 14 individuals in operation aimed at alleged child predators

Sentences Handed Down for Tucson Men Who Planned to Travel to the Middle East and Join ISIS

Police in Apache Junction, Arizona, announced that 14 individuals have been apprehended following a collaborative operation by multiple law enforcement agencies. The operation aimed to identify and apprehend individuals who were allegedly attempting to engage in sexual activities with minors. The operation, which occurred on January 10 and 11, involved the participation of Apache Junction … Read more

Sheriff’s department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million.

AZ Luminaria predicts that the sheriff's department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million.

The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has been facing numerous controversies, including deaths at the jail, sexual assault allegations within the department, and the political maneuverings of Sheriff Chris Nanos. As a result, it is anticipated that the department will exceed its budget by nearly $5 million this year. According to a county memo dated January … Read more

Two Arizona Men Sentenced for Conspiring to Aid ISIS

Ahmed Mahad Mohamed, 27, and Abdi Yemeni Hussein, 26, both citizens of Somalia residing in Tucson, have been handed prison sentences of 11 years and 96 months, respectively. This announcement was made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona. The U.S. attorney’s office confirmed that Mohamed and Hussein admitted guilt on August 1, 2024, … Read more

An Arizona law named after Preston Lord would increase penalties in assault cases

A new law, inspired by the tragic murder of a teenager in the East Valley, aims to streamline the process of filing charges in specific assault cases and increase the severity of penalties. This proposed legislation, known as the “Justice for Teens Act,” seeks to bring about meaningful change in the criminal justice system. House … Read more

Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, held captive by Hamas since 2014, finally recovered by Israel

Israeli soldier Oron Shaul, held captive by Hamas since 2014, finally recovered by Israel

The Israeli military successfully retrieved the body of Staff Sgt. Oron Shaul, who had been held by Hamas since 2014. This significant development took place right before the implementation of Sunday’s cease-fire agreement. The Israeli Defense Forces and the Shin Bet intelligence agency discovered the remains of Shaul in the Gaza Strip through a joint … Read more

Arizona Representative Andy Biggs expresses interest in running for governor

Arizona Representative Andy Biggs expresses interest in running for governor

U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (R-AZ) is currently contemplating the idea of running for the position of Arizona’s next governor. Arizona’s Fifth Congressional District congressman recently took to social media to announce that he has officially filed a “Statement of Interest” for the governor’s office. “Arizona has a promising future, but it requires strong leadership to … Read more