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.
A proposal to relocate a century-old library in downtown Glendale is drawing backlash from a chorus of residents advocating for its preservation.
➤ Semiconductor giant Intel Corp. said it plans to lay off 385 Arizona workers in the coming days as it grapples with financial setbacks. Here’s what to know.
➤ The Tolleson Elementary School District Governing Board filed a complaint against Mayor Juan Rodriguez. Here’s what to know.
➤ Arizona has had partisan primary elections since statehood. Proposition 133 would protect that long-standing practice and block any other form of a primary election. Here’s what to know about the ballot measure.
➤ Today, you can expect it to be mostly sunny with a high near 89 degrees. Expect it to be partly cloudy at night with a low near 66 degrees. Get the full forecast here.
How to make a festive and fresh cranberry sauce
Fresh cranberry sauce is a quintessential holiday dish that’s easy to make ahead of time.
Robin Miller / Special for The Republic
Homemade cranberry sauce is surprisingly easy to make ahead of time, super customizable and way better than the canned stuff. Here’s your recipe.
Here are just some of the events on this date in the past.
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On this day in 1814: The Great Beer Flood happened in London when huge beer vats exploded at Meux’s Horse Shoe Brewery, causing a tidal wave of beer that claimed eight lives.
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In 1923: The iconic Hollywood sign was unveiled. Originally an advertisement for real estate, it read “Hollywoodland.” After becoming a symbol of the film industry, it was refurbished in 1949 as simply “Hollywood” and remains one of the most famous landmarks in Los Angeles.
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In 1962: The Beatles made their first national TV appearance, playing live on a program called “People and Places” that was broadcast in northern England.
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In 1965: The New York World’s Fair, a major international event drawing millions of visitors worldwide, closed its doors.
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In 1980: Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her humanitarian efforts in India and surrounding countries.
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In 2018: Canada became the second country in the world – after Uruguay – to legalize recreational marijuana use. The historic legislation sought to curb the illegal market, enhance public health and safety, and generate revenue through taxation.