What’s the next step for Black reparations in San Francisco?

The state of California and the cities of Boston and San Francisco are among jurisdictions trying to atone not just for chattel slavery, but for decades of racist policies and laws that systemically denied Black Americans access to property, education and the ability to build generational wealth.

Some Arizona teachers take part in protest against teacher complaint hotline: Here's what you should know

Some Arizona educators are not pleased with a recent decision by Republican Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne to establish the Empower Hotline, which some say feels like teacher harassment. Here's what you should know about the hotline, as well as other issues related to the hotline, including Critical Race Theory.

What is the Ides of March? Find out the history of the Roman calendar day

Every March 15, the dark history behind the 74th day in the Roman calendar has led many to think of bad omens and doom -- but the day has a deep history and purpose.

Phoenix seeing more officer-involved shootings this year than at the same time in 2022: Here's what to know

Data shows since the start of 2023, there have been 9 shootings in the Phoenix area that involved officers with the Phoenix Police Department, which means there are more shootings involving Phoenix Police officers in 2023, so far, than the same time period in 2022.

EVs: Here's what you should know as interests in electric cars continue to rise across the U.S.

With high gas prices amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine, there are signs that more people are looking at buying new or used electric vehicles, or EVs. Here's what you need to know about EVs, as well as other things that are unique to this type of cars.

Tempers flare at Arizona school district board meeting amid contract controversy with Christian university

Tensions are flaring in a portion of Phoenix, following a decision by a school district to not renew a contract it had with a Christian university in the state due to issues board members believe could negatively impact the LGBTQ+ community.

Moldy berry in the container: Is it safe?

The Mayo Clinic is providing some insight into a question many people have had: If there's one moldy berry in a container, does it spoil the bunch?

Gruesome murder, dismemberment of Hong Kong model Abby Choi shocks the world: Here's what you should know

The grisly murder of Hong Kong model and social media influencer has shocked not only people in the former British colony, but garnered global media attention. Here's what to know about the killing of Abby Choi.

Tempe City Council votes to rename places named after KKK members: Here's what you should know

A number of streets and parks in Tempe will be renamed to remove references to KKK members, if council members in the East Valley city approve the change. Here's what you should know about the plan.

Alex Murdaugh verdict: Guilty in murder trial

Jurors have found Alex Murdaugh guilty on all counts for the deaths of his wife and son in his murder trial in South Carolina.

American teens' mental health crisis: What's driving this?

A recent CDC report highlights what mental health experts have been ringing the alarm over: Teens, and specifically girls, are suffering.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoes bill that gives tax cut to landlords: here's what you should know

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs said she has vetoed a bill that advocates say can make rents more affordable by banning cities and towns across the state from levying taxes on rental homes. Here's what you should know about the bill.

What is Section 230, the rule that made the modern internet?

A case before the U.S. Supreme Court, Gonzalez v. Google, challenges Section 230 — namely whether tech companies are liable for the material posted on their platforms.

Rare doubled die error pennies sell for big bucks. Here's what they are, and how to find one

Coin collectors have been spending hundreds, thousands, and most recently, more than $1 million on a penny that was mistakenly stamped twice. Here's why the coins are valuable.