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Remembering the Ooh Ahh Man, UA Wildcats’ legendary sports fan tucsonsentinel.com/sports/repo
University of Arizona Wildcats superfan Joe Cavaleri, better known as “Ooh Aah Man,” and who began attending university sporting events starting in 1979, recently died at 71 after receiving a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis in 2010.

New charges vs. Trump; Mar-a-Lago maintenance supervisor also indicted in documents case tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
Federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment naming a third defendant, Mar-a-Lago maintenance supervisor Carlos De Oliveira, in the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump, who also faces a new charge in connection to a scheme to erase security footage.

Parents have no right to allow their children’s gender transition, Republicans say tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
U.S. House Republicans on a panel for limited federal government on Thursday argued that parents should not be allowed to let their transgender children have access to gender-affirming care, but did not offer specifics on potential legislation.

Maricopa County says it had no way to know ballot printers would fail, but maker says risk was clear tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
In an internal report, Maricopa County election officials maintain they had no indication printers would struggle to print on thicker ballot paper used in November - but the printer manufacturer says its manual for the printers is clear they can’t be used to print double-sided on thick paper.

Monsoons draw out Tucson storm chasers for photo ops tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report
As monsoon weather rolls in, storm chasers in Tucson roll out to different locations to photograph the dramatic clouds, strong winds, rain and lightning.

Monsoons draw out Tucson storm chasers for photo ops tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report
As monsoon weather rolls in, storm chasers in Tucson roll out to different locations to photograph the dramatic clouds, strong winds, rain and lightning.

Air pollution hitting harmful levels Thursday, Pima County warns tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Air pollution in the Tucson metro area hit harmful levels on Thursday, with high concentrations of ground-level ozone, prompting an advisory from Pima County that residents should avoid intense physical outdoor activity.

City of Tucson seeks public input on transit tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The city of Tucson is asking for public input on proposed transit service changes throughout Tucson and Pima County.

Monsoons draw out Tucson storm chasers for photo-ops tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report
As monsoon weather rolls in, storm chasers in Tucson roll out to different locations to photograph the dramatic clouds, strong winds, rain and lightning.

City of Tucson launches design competition for backyard casitas tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The city of Tucson is asking for public input on proposed transit service changes throughout Tucson and Pima County, and creative designs for casita in the city through the Casita Model Plan Competition.

City of Tucson seeks public input on transit, casita design tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The City of Tucson is asking for public input on proposed transit service changes throughout Tucson and Pima County, and creative designs for accessory dwelling units in the city through the Casita Model Plan Competition.

Gila River Indian Community finds new way to support its military veterans tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Veterans who are members of the Gila River Indian Community can now get help with benefits and pension claims closer to home, through the community’s participation in the Tribal Representation Expansion Program.

Hunter Biden’s plea deal falls apart at federal court hearing tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
A Trump-appointed federal judge derailed a plea deal set to keep Hunter Biden out of prison on federal tax evasion charges in the midst of a hearing Wednesday, seeking more clarity on the terms of the agreement for the president’s son.

Paul Cunningham faces Dem primary challenge from real estate agent Lisa Nutt tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The two Democrats seeking the nomination for the Ward 2 seat in the August 1 Tucson City Council primary election have some sharp disagreements about the city’s direction.

Corporate marijuana dispensaries flex financial muscle, overtake Arizona’s social equity program tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
Two years since social equity applicants were awarded marijuana dispensary licenses to benefit communities affected by previous marijuana laws, 11 of the 26 licenses are now owned by Arizona’s corporate dispensaries, with some purchased at a fraction of their purported value.

Arizona DES providing utility & water bill help for low-income residents tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
As Pima County remains stuck in an unprecedented heat wave, Arizona's state household energy assistance and water assistance programs are available for low-income families and individuals.

Arizona Rep. Gosar shares story from site with history of antisemitic posts, again tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
U.S. Congressman from Arizona Paul Gosar once again promoted a website, using his official House.gov newsletter, that has shared antisemitic messages such as denying the Holocaust and told readers to “stand up for Hitler.”

Paul Cunningham faces Dem primary challenge from real estate agent Lisa Nutt tucsonsentinel.com/local/repor
The two Democrats seeking the nomination for the Ward 2 seat in the August 1 Tucson City Council primary election have some sharp disagreements about the city’s direction.

Residents in historically redlined neighborhoods deal with greater heat stress tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
As record-breaking temperatures and heat domes envelop swaths of the U.S., heat stress disproportionately affects poor and non-white residents in historically redlined neighborhoods, where discriminatory land use and housing policies caused segregation and racism to flourish.

Residents in historically redlined neighborhoods deal with greater heat stress than those in other areas tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld
As record-breaking temperatures and heat domes envelop swaths of the U.S., heat stress disproportionately affects poor and non-white residents in historically redlined neighborhoods, where discriminatory land use and housing policies caused segregation and racism to flourish.

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