Climate change pushes Arizona into ‘uncharted territory’ with deadly heat https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070325_climate_heat/climate-change-pushes-arizona-into-uncharted-territory-with-deadly-heat/
In 2024, the max temperature in Phoenix sat at or above 100 degrees for approximately 30% of the year — and that non-stop consecutive heat has environmental advocates and doctors worried about the years to come as climate change continues to make the world and Arizona hotter.
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The Declaration of Independence mourns for something people lost in 1776 − and now, too https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/opinion/report/070325_declaration_independence_op/the-declaration-independence-mourns-something-people-lost-1776-8722-and-now-too/
The Declaration of Independence is more than an academic paper waxing on and on about the fashionable philosophical doctrines of the 18th century - it provides a realistic depiction of a wounded society, one shivering with fears and teetering on the brink of disaster.
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Monday deadline to register to vote in Tucson City Council primary election https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070325_political_calendar/monday-deadline-register-vote-tucson-city-council-primary-election/
A roundup of upcoming Tucson-area political events: Register to vote in the City of Tucson's primary election by July 7; Request your CD7 early ballot by July 7; Sentinel team on the airwaves & more
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Oak Ridge Fire: ‘A very difficult time’ for Navajo Nation https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070325_oak_ridge_fire/oak-ridge-fire-a-very-difficult-time-navajo-nation/
Dozens of concerned citizens gathered to hear the speakers, including Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren, to give updates and information on the Oak Ridge Fire that began on Saturday, June 28.
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Smaller nuclear reactors spark renewed interest in a once-shunned energy source https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/070325_nuclear_interest/smaller-nuclear-reactors-spark-renewed-interest-once-shunned-energy-source/
New laws across the country aim to accelerate the spread of projects that embrace advanced nuclear technology, and half the states in the past two years have taken action to promote nuclear power, from creating nuclear task forces to integrating nuclear into long-term energy plans.
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Trump’s first EPA promised to crack down on forever chemicals. His second EPA is pulling back. https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/070325_epa_pfas/trumps-first-epa-promised-crack-down-forever-chemicals-his-second-epa-pulling-back/
In its big-picture PFAS action plan from 2019, the EPA during President Donald Trump’s first term took an assertive stance, vowing to combat the spread of PFAS nationwide. But now, the second Trump administration is pulling back.
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$6 billion school funding freeze sparks outcry over ‘cruel betrayal’ of students https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/070325_education_freeze/6-billion-school-funding-freeze-sparks-outcry-over-cruel-betrayal-students/
State officials and teacher union leaders are reeling after President Trump’s decision to freeze over $6 billion in federal K-12 education funding for the upcoming school year — a move critics say will further kneecap schools.
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Tucson congressional candidate Malvido sounds warning about Trump https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070125_malvido_profile/tucson-congressional-candidate-malvido-sounds-warning-trump/
A profile of Jose Malvido, one of five Democrats in the July 15 primary in the special Congressional District 7 race.
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Az CD7 candidate Harris says he can solve America's problems with this one weird trick https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070125_harris_profile/az-cd7-candidate-harris-says-he-can-solve-americas-problems-with-this-one-weird-trick/
A profile of Patrick Harris, who is running in the Democratic primary for the Congressional District 7 special election.
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Former state lawmaker Hernandez says he’s a different kind of Demin Az special congressional race https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070125_hernandez_profile/former-state-lawmaker-hernandez-says-hes-different-kind-demin-az-special-congressional-race/
A profile of Daniel Hernandez, who is running in the special Congressional District 7 Democratic primary.
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Pima County Public Library names new director https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070225_pima_library_director/pima-county-public-library-names-new-director/
Berkeley Public Library Director Tess Mayer will become Pima County’s 16th library director in September, replacing Amber Mathewson, who retired in June after eight years in the role.
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Arizona healthcare advocates warn Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will close hospitals https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070225_az_medicaid_cuts/arizona-healthcare-advocates-warn-trumps-one-big-beautiful-bill-will-close-hospitals/
U.S. Rep. Juan Ciscomani remains opposed to elements of the Senate budget plan as House leaders whip support for President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. Arizona healthcare advocates warn it will cost the state billions of dollars and result in shuttered hospitals.
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ATF sting: Tucson man charged with selling parts to make Glock pistols fully automatic https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070225_gun_part_seller/atf-sting-tucson-man-charged-with-selling-parts-make-glock-pistols-fully-automatic/
A Tucson man faces multiple federal charges for allegedly selling 15 devices used to allow semi-automatic Glock pistol to fire fully-automatically, officials said.
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GOP’s massive tax cut bill stalls as Freedom Caucus rebels over $3.4 trillion deficit hike https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/070225_gop_budget/gops-massive-tax-cut-bill-stalls-as-freedom-caucus-rebels-over-34-trillion-deficit-hike/
U.S. House Republican efforts to pass the “big, beautiful bill” hit a roadblock Wednesday, when leaders left the chamber in a holding pattern for hours before sending members back to their offices.
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Judge rejects Trump ‘invasion’ proclamation, halts deportation orders https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/nationworld/report/070225_deportation_freeze/judge-rejects-trump-invasion-proclamation-halts-deportation-orders/
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from deporting asylum seekers, finding President Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 proclamation of an "invasion" at the U.S.-Mexico border did not grant him the authority to “adopt an alternative immigration system.”
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Where to celebrate around Tucson this Independence Day https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/070225_july_fourth_events/where-celebrate-around-tucson-this-independence-day/
The Fourth of July lands on a Friday this year, and there are plenty of places to watch the fireworks in and around Tucson.
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What's open, what's closed around Tucson on the 4th of July https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070225_july4_closed/whats-open-whats-closed-around-tucson-4th-july/
Independence Day falls on Friday this year. Tucson, state and federal offices will be closed, except for trash collection and emergency services, and most transportation services will run on a Sunday schedule.
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Tucson City Council candidates talk homelessness, crime & Project Blue at forum https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070225_ward_6_forum/tucson-city-council-candidates-talk-homelessness-crime-project-blue-forum/
Candidates for the Ward 6 seat on the Tucson City Council talked about homelessness, crime and Project Blue at a Tuesday forum.
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Southern Az voters will decide Democratic primary election in CD7 this month https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/local/report/070125_cd7_profiles/southern-az-voters-will-decide-democratic-primary-election-cd7-this-month/
Updated: Five Democrats are competing in a July 15 primary election to fill the seat of longtime Southern Arizona U.S. Rep. Raúl Grijalva, who died on March 13 at the age of 77 after a battle with lung cancer.
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Happy when it rains... A monsoon tunes playlist https://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/070225_rain_songs/happy-when-it-rains-monsoon-tunes-playlist/
It's hot, it's humid, and it's (finally) raining buckets of cats and dogs, or at least kittens and puppies, across parts of Tucson. Here are a few monsoon tunes to play as you celebrate.
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