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| Good morning, Arizona. Here’s what our reporters are working on and what you should know about what’s happening across the state before you start your day. |
| Arizona power utilities have snagged federal funding for three projects designed to enhance the state’s electricity grid, largely in rural areas, and to add wildfire protections. |
| Phoenix-based Arizona Public Service received funding for two projects to reduce wildfire risks and implement “smart” monitoring technologies, while UNS Electric in Tucson received a grant to enhance the electrical grid in Santa Cruz County, in southeastern Arizona. |
| ➤ John Kinsel, one of the last remaining Navajo Code Talkers, has died at the age of 107. Read more about the Arizona resident. |
| ➤ Tina Stephens put up a political sign in front of her Phoenix home and was fined $50 by her HOA. But that fine was contrary to Arizona law. Read what happened. |
| ➤ Did you expect to find great seafood in the scorching desert?Phoenix has a thriving Mexican seafood scene and we’re here to help guide you. |
| ➤ When there are questions about whether a citizen initiative is constitutional, critics go to court. But a lawsuit is only allowed after the initiative has won voter approval. Proposition 136 would change that. What you need to know. |
| ➤ Today, you can expect it to be warmer with plenty of sun with a high near 83 degrees. Expect it to be clear at night with a low near 60 degrees. Get the full forecast here. |
Getting engaged? Here’s how 8 couples put a ring on it
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| Amari Soltero and Tom Pranger live in Tempe and are planning a destination wedding in 2025.
Provided by Amari Soltero |
| What did eight couples learn on their journeys to find the right engagement ring to reflect their values and relationships? Find out here. |
| Here are just some of the events on this date in the past. |
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On this day in 1967: An estimated 4,000 protesters gathered in Oakland, California, to hold one of the largest demonstrations so far against the Vietnam War. The protest, part of a larger series known as “Stop the Draft Week” aimed at disrupting military induction centers, was a significant moment in the anti-war movement. |
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In 1968: Jacqueline Kennedy married multimillionaire Greek businessman Aristotle Onassis, ending nearly five years of widowhood following the assassination of her first husband, President John F. Kennedy. |
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In 1973: President Richard M. Nixon fired Special Prosecutor Archibald Cox and Deputy Attorney General William Ruckelshaus in what was referred to as the “Saturday Night Massacre” during the Watergate scandal. Attorney General Elliot Richardson resigned. The firings led to a firestorm of political protest and widespread demands for Nixon’s impeachment. |
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In 1973: Australia’s iconic Sydney Opera House was ceremoniously opened by Queen Elizabeth II. A masterpiece of late modern architecture, designed by Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the venue became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
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In 1977: A plane crash claimed the lives of several members of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, who was 29 at the time. The plane ran out of fuel while taking the band from South Carolina to Louisiana. |
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In 2022: British Prime Minister Liz Truss resigned amid economic turbulence after just 45 days in office, making it the shortest PM tenure in U.K. history. |
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| Two weeks before Election Day, Donald Trump’s running mate, JD Vance, will visit TYR Tactical in Peoria. |
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“Donald Trump is the Grinch that’s trying to steal your Christmas,” billionaire Mark Cuban said in Phoenix. |
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The Arizona Lottery will continue its environmental conservation efforts by working with the Desert Botanical Garden |
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Phoenix police said the shooting of the toddler was believed to be accidental. |
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Marvin Harrison Jr. left last week’s loss to Green Bay after sustaining a concussion on a second-quarter incompletion |
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