Maricopa County Reads summer initiative provides rewards for everyone
Summer Reading Program in Maricopa County Summer reading initiatives aren’t just for kids, at least not in Maricopa County. The annual Maricopa County summer reading program, which kicked off on June 1, is open to all ages and rewards participants based on points earned. This year’s theme is “Colors of Our World.” Participants are categorized […]
As summer comes to a close, Maricopa County is expected to experience fewer heat-related fatalities compared to last year.
Challenges of Extreme Heat in Phoenix Payton Preslee has faced homelessness since 2010 and deals with various health issues, notably dizziness, which makes the intense summer heat in Phoenix particularly challenging for him. The high temperatures only exacerbate his symptoms. “My dizziness doesn’t like it,” Preslee noted. This summer, to escape the extreme heat, he […]
Following the increase in ICE raids this summer, calls to the LAPD dropped significantly.
This summer, federal immigration enforcement ramped up in the Los Angeles area, and local police were asked for assistance. Data reviewed indicates that in June, around the time of large street protests in downtown LA, calls for LAPD services plummeted. It appears that immigration and customs enforcement, along with other federal agencies, were scaling back […]
Sunseeker L3: Intelligent Summer Lawn Maintenance, Without the Effort
Summer Lawn Care Made Easy Summer lawns—they look great, right? All that green can be so inviting. But keeping them that way? That’s a whole different story. It often means spending sweaty days behind the mower, constantly worrying about missed patches, especially when heat waves hit. Enter the L3 robotic lawn mower, unveiled at IFA […]
A typical rise in COVID cases during late summer
Covid-19 Cases Rising in Coconino County Covid-19 cases are increasing in Coconino County. Despite this, health officials are optimistic that the numbers will remain significantly lower than during the peak periods of the pandemic. County health officials noted that the late summer surge has become a seasonal pattern since the onset of the pandemic. Joel […]
A Must-Watch TV Guest Returns to ‘The View’ After Summer Break
Supreme Court Justice to Appear on ‘The View’ Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor is set to make an appearance on “The View” on September 9, just after the show’s new season premieres. This will mark one of her first guest spots as the co-hosts return from their summer break in August, after concluding the previous […]
DNC Kicks Off Summer Meeting in the Most Obvious Way Possible
DNC Summer Meeting Highlights Land Acknowledgment The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is gearing up for its summer meeting on Monday, planning to kick things off with a discussion on “land approval.” This meeting comes shortly after a Quinnipiac survey revealed that only 19% of respondents showed approval for the party’s congressional leadership. The DNC is […]
Summer reading improvements show how the Literacy Act benefits students
Alabama Board of Education Highlights Summer Reading Camp Results The Alabama Board of Education is excited about the promising outcomes from summer reading camps as students head back to school. Recent statewide data indicates that 8.5% of third graders performed below their summer expectations. This number was influenced by a more stringent cut score compared […]
James Spann: Warm, sticky summer conditions with some afternoon storms
Weather Update Summer temperatures have been soaring in the mid-90s across many areas, but good news is on the horizon for Alabama over the next five days. As often happens during the summer, we can expect some pop-up storms, mainly during the afternoons and evenings, from around noon to midnight. However, the chances for rain […]
Early data suggests a decline in deaths from extreme heat in Maricopa County this summer.
Fever-Related Deaths in Maricopa County Decline This Summer This summer, the number of fever-related deaths in Maricopa County is reportedly lower than in the previous two years. As of now, there have been 35 confirmed deaths, with 369 cases still under investigation. While this situation points to ongoing public health challenges, the current figures are […]