Nightly Roundup: Weapons incident rocks Phoenix school; social media challenge blamed for teen's death
From an incident that sent students at a Phoenix school into chaos, to details on a social media challenge that a family says took the life of their son, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
From an incident that sent students at a Phoenix school into chaos, to details on a social media challenge that a family says took the life of their son, here's a look at some of our top stories tonight.
COVID-19: Arizona medical expert speaks out on what people can expect from the virus this winter
As the country heads into the so-called 'Winter of Sickness,' medical experts are also talking about how COVID-19 could impact us.
As the country heads into the so-called 'Winter of Sickness,' medical experts are also talking about how COVID-19 could impact us.
New COVID booster coming soon: Who should get it and how much will it cost?
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
It’s the first time since the pandemic began that the federal government won’t cover the cost of COVID-19 vaccines.
Tempe continues seeing growth in many industries
Many cities have struggled post-pandemic. And, with talk of a looming recession, it's not always easy. But, Tempe is booming. Why?
Many cities have struggled post-pandemic. And, with talk of a looming recession, it's not always easy. But, Tempe is booming. Why?
Arizona superintendent Tom Horne to use COVID relief for $40 million tutoring program
Arizona is channeling $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding toward tutoring students falling behind in school, the state superintendent said Tuesday.
Arizona is channeling $40 million in federal COVID-19 relief funding toward tutoring students falling behind in school, the state superintendent said Tuesday.
Anthony Fauci ‘concerned’ people won’t comply if masking recommendations return: 'I hope' they 'abide'
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci spoke out in defense of masking amid rising COVID cases, saying he is concerned people will not abide by recommendations.
First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
The first lady is experiencing "mild symptoms" and will remain at her home in Delaware, the White House said.
Metallica postpones night 2 of Glendale tour stop as James Hetfield catches COVID
Metallica's lead singer James Hetfield caught COVID and the band announced it's postponing its night two show in Glendale to Saturday, Sept. 9.
Metallica's lead singer James Hetfield caught COVID and the band announced it's postponing its night two show in Glendale to Saturday, Sept. 9.
China won't require COVID-19 tests for incoming travelers as country reopens
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin announced the change at a briefing in Beijing on Monday.
Citing rising COVID cases, these US hospital systems have now reinstated mask mandates
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
One of these hospitals brought back mask requirements just a month after lifting the mandate.
Biden plans to request more funding for new COVID-19 vaccine
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
President Joe Biden said Friday that he is planning to request more money from Congress to develop another new coronavirus vaccine, as scientists track new waves and hospitalizations rise, though not like before.
New COVID-19 variant could evade immunity
Health experts are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 variant that they say can evade your immunity, even if you've been vaccinated or recently had coronavirus. There are only about a dozen worldwide cases of the variant, called BA.2.86, but experts say it is a highly mutated form of the coronavirus.
Health experts are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 variant that they say can evade your immunity, even if you've been vaccinated or recently had coronavirus. There are only about a dozen worldwide cases of the variant, called BA.2.86, but experts say it is a highly mutated form of the coronavirus.
Which arm receives COVID-19 booster may make a difference, study finds
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Researchers in Germany analyzed data from more than 300 people who received the COVID-19 vaccine, along with a booster dose.
Delta Air Lines settlement offers refunds to some customers affected by COVID cancelations
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
The lawsuit alleges the airline breached its contracts of carriage.
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health as doctors still determine how to help
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
Research showed that up to a year after a bout of COVID-19, some people can develop problems ranging from blood clots to irregular heartbeats to a heart attack.
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ spreads across US, other countries
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
EG.5, which is unofficially nicknamed Eris, has already become the most prevalent variant in the U.S.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in the US resurge, marked by different patterns
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Here we go again: COVID-19 hospital admissions have inched upward in the United States since early July in a small-scale echo of the three previous summers.
Zoom wants employees to return to office
Zoom has told its employees to return to the office for the first time since the video communications tool saw a boom during the remote work revolution of the coronavirus pandemic.
Zoom has told its employees to return to the office for the first time since the video communications tool saw a boom during the remote work revolution of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Hobbs talks economy at computer chip plant
Governor Katie Hobbs spoke on the state's economy at a TSMC computer chip plant that is under construction. Hobbs announced stricter safety measures to keep workers safe and spoke on a workforce accelerator program through local colleges. Hobbs' visits came after TSMC announced the delay of the opening of their Phoenix facility until 2025 due to a lack of skilled workers.
Governor Katie Hobbs spoke on the state's economy at a TSMC computer chip plant that is under construction. Hobbs announced stricter safety measures to keep workers safe and spoke on a workforce accelerator program through local colleges. Hobbs' visits came after TSMC announced the delay of the opening of their Phoenix facility until 2025 due to a lack of skilled workers.
Hollywood plunges into all-out war on the heels of COVID-19 pandemic, streaming revolution
Three years after the pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, the film and TV industry has again ground to a halt.
Three years after the pandemic brought Hollywood to a standstill, the film and TV industry has again ground to a halt.