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.
Former President Donald Trumpis set to make his fifth trip to Arizona today, rallying supporters in the college town of Tempe less than two weeks before Election Day.
➤Rep. David Schweikert has taken a cautious approach to his race against former state lawmaker Amish Shah. Here’s what he’s done.
➤ If voters approve Proposition 312 in the 2024 election, Arizona property owners could get refunds for expenses to mitigate the homeless crisis. Here’s what you need to know.
➤ Today, you can expect it to be hot with high clouds and a high near 96 degrees. Expect it to be clear at night with a low near 66 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
This Valley Taco Bell goes back to ’60s with new look, menu
Taco Bell is bringing back its favorites items since it opened.
Taco Bell
Taco Bell is bringing back retro items from the ’60s-00s, including its oldest offering. Here’s a look at the menu and when and when to try it.
Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.
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On this day in 1901: Annie Edson Taylor, a 63-year-old schoolteacher from Bay City, Michigan, became the first person to survive a barrel ride over Niagara Falls. She designed and built her own barrel, which had cushions and a leather harness, and was screwed shut and pumped full of oxygen.
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In 1929: The U.S. stock market experienced a significant crash, setting off several days of “panic selling” that led to a drastic fall in stock prices and marked the beginning of the Great Depression. The day is often referred to as “Black Thursday.”
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In 1945: The United Nations was officially established after the U.N. Charter was ratified by the five permanent members of the Security Council – the United States, United Kingdom, France, Soviet Union and China – and the majority of the other signatories.
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In 1956: The Suez Crisis, a conflict that had significant geopolitical ramifications, began when Israel – followed by the U.K. and France – invaded Egypt in an effort to oust Egyptian President Gamal Abdel Nasser and regain control of the Suez Canal.
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In 1973: The United Nations brokered a cease-fire between Israel and a coalition of Arab states led by Egypt and Syria, essentially ending the Yom Kippur War.
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In 2012: Hurricane Sandy intensified into a powerful storm that caused widespread destruction along the East Coast, particularly in New York and New Jersey, killing more than 200 people.