Mina, Mancilla & Castaneda net goals as Pima men win 5th straight https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/092125_pcc_mens_soccer/mina-mancilla-castaneda-net-goals-as-pima-men-win-5th-straight/
The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (7-1, 4-1 in ACCAC) earned a fifth straight victory on Saturday as they hosted Paradise Valley Community College (2-4-2, 1-3-1) at the West Campus Aztec Field.
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Charlie Kirk memorial fills State Farm Stadium, draws President Trump & throng of mourners https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/092225_kirk_memorial/charlie-kirk-memorial-fills-state-farm-stadium-draws-president-trump-throng-mourners/
A theme of faith played out inside a packed stadium as speaker after speaker – including the biggest names in Republican politics and media – blended politics with religion as they paid tribute to Charlie Kirk, the slain founder of Turning Point USA.
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Peral scores record-setting double hat-trick as Aztec men down Community Christian College https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/091925_pcc_mens_soccer/peral-scores-record-setting-double-hat-trick-as-aztec-men-down-community-christian-college/
The Pima Community College men’s soccer team (6-1) earned a third straight shutout victory on Friday, beating Community Christian College 9–0.
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As CDC moves to restrict COVID vax, Hobbs expands Arizona access to shot https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091925_covid_vax_az/as-cdc-moves-restrict-covid-vax-hobbs-expands-arizona-access-shot/
The Arizona Department of Health Services issued a standing order Friday allowing pharmacists and other healthcare workers to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to any Arizonan older than six months, even if they don’t have a prescription.
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Spiking average temperatures putting Arizona bats at risk https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091925_az_bats_heat/spiking-average-temperatures-putting-arizona-bats-risk/
Beneath the long cast shadows of a setting summer sun, dozens of baby bats lay dead on the ground beneath the Campbell bridge in Tucson, Arizona.
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House Republicans force through funding bill despite Senate opposition, shutdown looms https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091925_house_funding_bill/house-republicans-force-through-funding-bill-despite-senate-opposition-shutdown-looms/
The U.S. Senate deadlocked Friday over how to fund the government past a deadline at the end of September, escalating the odds of a shutdown and heightening tensions on Capitol Hill.
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The facts behind claims on autism, Tylenol & folate https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091925_tylenol_autism_facts/the-facts-behind-claims-autism-tylenol-folate/
News reports have indicated Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may point to Tylenol and folate deficiency in his promised announcement on the causes of autism. But neither Tylenol nor folate deficiency has been shown to cause autism.
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Considering a life change? Brace for higher ACA costs https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091925_aca_cost_change/considering-life-change-brace-higher-aca-costs/
People thinking about starting a business or retiring early — before they’re old enough for Medicare — may want to wait until November, when they can see just how much their Affordable Care Act health insurance will cost next year. Sharp increases are expected.
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Early voting locations for S. Az congressional election opening Friday https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091825_political_calendar/early-voting-locations-s-az-congressional-election-opening-friday/
A roundup of upcoming Tucson-area political events: Early voting sites open Friday for special congressional election on Sept. 23; Sentinel team on the airwaves; City Council elections on the horizon; & more
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FactCheck: Few mass shooters have been transgender https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091825_trans_shooters/factcheck-few-mass-shooters-have-been-transgender/
Since an alleged shooter who identified as transgender killed two children and injured 21 others at a Catholic church and school in Minneapolis on Aug. 27, some Republican commentators have suggested that transgender individuals have shown a pattern of violence or are responsible for many of the mass shootings in the U.S.
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Enviros criticize Rep. Gosar's renewed attempt to undo protections for Ironwood Forest Nat'l Monument https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091825_ironwood_gosar/enviros-criticize-rep-gosars-renewed-attempt-undo-protections-ironwood-forest-natl-monument/
Environmental groups blasted legislation submitted by U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar on Wednesday attempting to nullify two national monuments in Arizona, including Ironwood Forest National Monument just northwest of Tucson.
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Community meeting: Tucson moving forward with STAR Village pilot program, despite strong opposition https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091825_star_village/community-meeting-tucson-moving-forward-with-star-village-pilot-program-despite-strong-opposition/
Information about STAR Village pilot program, a city-designated "safe sleeping site," drew strong reactions from a standing-room-only crowd at a Wednesday community meeting in Tucson.
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U.S. rolls toward a ‘terrible’ government shutdown with no exit ramp in sight https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091825_government_shutdown/us-rolls-toward-terrible-government-shutdown-with-no-exit-ramp-sight/
Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill have entered a stalemate over whether to fund the government for seven weeks or begin a shutdown that could last considerably longer, amid high partisan tensions.
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Arizona, other states protect access to COVID shots as feds restrict eligibility https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091825_states_covid/arizona-other-states-protect-access-covid-shots-as-feds-restrict-eligibility/
At least 17 states have taken steps to ensure broader access to the COVID-19 vaccine since last month, when the federal government significantly restricted eligibility for the shot.
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Federal judge blocks deportation of hundreds of Guatemalan children https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/091825_deportations_blocked/federal-judge-blocks-deportation-hundreds-guatemalan-children/
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration on Thursday from deporting hundreds of unaccompanied Guatemalan children to their home country.
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Project Blue developer tells county they're still building Tucson data center https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091725_pima_project_blue/project-blue-developer-tells-county-theyre-still-building-tucson-data-center/
Updated: The developers of a planned Tucson data center say they're moving ahead after the City Council rejected a deal for reclaimed water for the site. Project Blue will instead use a "closed-loop" air-cooling system that will consume no water but use more power, the company said. "I smell a rat," said Councilman Paul Cunningham.
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AI’s ballooning energy consumption puts spotlight on data center efficiency https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/091825_ai_energy_op/ais-ballooning-energy-consumption-puts-spotlight-data-center-efficiency/
Artificial intelligence is growing fast, and so are the number of computers that power it. Behind the scenes, this rapid growth is putting a huge strain on the data centers that run AI models. These facilities are using more energy than ever.
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Cooling temps, cooler events hit Tucson this week https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/091725_to_do/cooling-temps-cooler-events-hit-tucson-this-week/
Metal art, movies about the undead and more live music are coming to Tucson these next few days.
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Baird has 11 kills & 3 blocks as Pima volleyball earns straight-set win https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/sports/report/091725_pcc_volleyball/baird-has-11-kills-3-blocks-as-pima-volleyball-earns-straight-set-win/
The Pima Community College volleyball team (4-7) stepped away from ACCAC conference play as they hosted Ottawa University VR on Wednesday at the West Campus Aztec Gymnasium.
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9th Circuit: Arizona’s rule against voter intimidation is too broad https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/091725_az_voter_intimidation/9th-circuit-arizonas-rule-against-voter-intimidation-too-broad/
Secretary of State Adrian Fontes’ election manual had sought to ban certain activities at polling places. The judges said it would infringe on political speech.
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