Tempe Iranian man arrested by ICE goes on hunger strike in prison
Mehzrad Asadi Eidivand has lost 45 pounds, a friend says. His brother also went on hunger strike in ICE detention last month.
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Ex-Mercury head coach accuses team of racial discrimination in lawsuit
Nikki Blue says she was paid less than her white counterparts and wasn’t given a real shot at remaining head coach.
Turns out Tempe Iranian man ICE arrested is an ‘anti-Muslim’ Trump fan
Friends of Mehzrad Asadi Eidivand say he is a big Donald Trump supporter and hates Iran’s extremist Islamic regime.
Did ICE target the family of detained Iranian man on hunger strike?
Mehrad Eidivand has been in detention since May 31. Last weekend, immigration agents arrested two of his relatives in Tempe.
Kari Lake invents bullshit ‘gay lover’ rumor about Rep. Greg Stanton
Lake sparred with the former Phoenix mayor in a congressional hearing and resorted to sleazily questioning his sexuality.
Where Phoenix ranks among the best cities in the U.S.
The company that ranks the world’s best cities is back with a United States edition, and Phoenix’s standing has improved.
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Phoenix’s monsoon outlook got worse. What does that mean?
A month ago, there were good odds of a blissfully wet monsoon season. But the latest forecast is a little less rosy.
Two lawmakers voted against the Chase Field bill by reading poems
Mitzi Epstein read a long poem about “the billionaire beast” with “ugly red eyes.” Jake Hoffman used AI to create his poem.
MAGA county recorder throws a fit, sues board of supervisors
Justin Heap casts himself as a righteous defender of democracy. But even other Republicans seem to think he’s a joke.
The Diamondbacks want you to pester lawmakers for stadium upgrades
In an email, a Diamondbacks executive asked fans to stump for a stalled bill to refurbish Chase Field with public money.
Are the Diamondbacks cursed? How every star pitcher deal went wrong
Corbin Burnes needs elbow surgery and might not be back until 2027. He’s the latest big pitcher signing to go bad in Arizona.
When does monsoon season start in Arizona? What you should know
Every summer, monsoon season provides Phoenix with roughly half of its yearly rainfall – and a needed break from the heat.
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Horne ‘surprised’ by anti-trans bill vetoes that happen every year
Every year, Gov. Katie Hobbs spikes the same anti-trans bills. Schools chief Tom Horne says he’s shocked it happened again.
Are the Diamondbacks spending what they’re supposed to on Chase Field?
The team wants tax dollars for stadium upgrades. Public records raise questions about what the team is supposed to be spending on that already.
Whaddya know, the Suns are being sued for discrimination a third time
An anonymous ex-employee says she was subjected to sexual harassment, homophobic comments and unequal pay.
Video: Scottsdale police shoot, kill unarmed man in his car
Cops did not find a gun on Joseph Santos after they killed him. A police briefing on his death neglects to mention that.
Phoenix police chief resigns, city to restart search for new chief
Michael Sullivan was hired as interim police chief in 2022 and had been vying for the permanent job.
4 men face felonies for attacking ex-Coyotes Paul Bissonnette
Bissonnette was left bloodied after intervening in an argument at a Scottsdale restaurant in November.
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Suns worker sues over age discrimination, rat-infested work area
Jason Cope says the Suns illegally changed his employment status and retaliated against him for reporting an offensive remark.
Viral video asks how long it’d take to fill the Grand Canyon with pee
If you’ve ever wondered the same thing, urine for a treat.
Hot take: Arizona weather ranks as the deadliest in the country
We may not have earth-rattling natural disasters, but we make up for that with a brutal, never-ending summer.
After ditching Arizona, Coyotes sue to get $3.5M security deposit back
IceArizona, which owned the team, says it deserves its security deposit back despite breaking its lease for Mullett Arena.