South Carolina students from kindergarten through high school will be greeted with a significant change when they return from their winter break in Columbia, S.C. In January, every public school district in the state must begin enforcing a ban on student cellphones, if they haven’t already done so. Lawmakers added a temporary provision in the … Read more
A bill to officially designate the bald eagle as the national bird of the United States is now heading to President Biden’s desk after passing the House by voice vote on Monday. Although the bald eagle has served as a prominent national symbol since the Second Continental Congress placed it on the Great Seal of … Read more
The U.S. government has set a January 19, 2025 deadline for Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores unless its parent company, ByteDance, divests ownership of its U.S. operations. This decision stems from growing national security concerns regarding TikTok’s ties to China, with lawmakers warning that the app’s Chinese ownership could allow … Read more
Three suspects are facing charges of physically assaulting a 79-year-old woman in Kansas City. The incident occurred last Thursday night after the woman and her granddaughters had finished shopping at the Ward Parkway Trader Joe’s. The prosecutors in Jackson County are pursuing legal action against the perpetrators. Around 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12, police received … Read more
Rusted border bollards, stacked high in various holding yards across the Rio Grande Valley, will not be auctioned off, according to a U.S. Customs and Border Protection official. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the Biden administration this week for allegedly auctioning off border wall bollards in Arizona, according to recent reports. According to a CBP official, … Read more
A captivating tale unfolds, filled with love, deception, and an alleged con artist, as reported by AZFamily. “I had the chance to connect with Rob Scotto through a dating site,” shared a Valley woman who prefers to remain anonymous. He was meant to be the chosen one. “It was a whirlwind romance, and he made … Read more
In the APS rate hike case, earlier this year, the Arizona Corporation Commission’s 4-1 Republican majority gave their approval to the introduction of a new charge specifically for owners of rooftop solar. Arizona regulators are set to vote on Tuesday to decide whether to keep a new fee for APS rooftop solar owners. The “grid … Read more
A grandmother in Arizona has been arrested in connection with the tragic death of her granddaughter on Sunday. The Buckeye Police Department (BPD) has reported that a domestic violence shooting occurred shortly after 4:00 p.m. As soon as the police reached the residence, a woman emerged from the house, raising her hands in surrender. The … Read more
Avian influenza, commonly referred to as bird flu, is a highly contagious virus that primarily affects birds, including both wild birds and domestic poultry such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Although rare, it is possible for humans to contract the virus through close and unprotected contact with infected animals or their bodily fluids. In humans, … Read more
Starting from January 1st, renters in Arizona can expect to see a change in their expenses as the TPT rental tax will no longer be collected. This development, aimed at providing financial relief to renters, has the potential to save them money. However, as noted by FOX 10’s Lindsey Ragas, the implementation of this new … Read more