Marijuana recall in Arizona; 'Croc Bandit' arrested | Nightly Roundup

From a recall affecting certain marijuana products in Arizona to the arrest of a man police in a Northwest Valley city believe to be the ‘Croc Bandit,’ here's a look at some of our top stories.

COVID-19 variants called FLiRT are spreading across US

The COVID-19 variants, nicknamed FLiRT, account for about one in four infections. Here's what to know.

Jobs created in April falls short of expectations
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Analysts expected 240,000 new jobs to be created but the actual number came in at just 175,000. See which job sector added the most.

Powell says interest rates will remain unchanged
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Interest rates have remained unchanged throughout the year and investors are beginning to worry that rates could increase or remain the same throughout the year. Forecasters projected as many as seven rate cuts were possible at the start of 2024.

Couples opting for 'mini-moons' over honeymoons
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Newlyweds are opting for a shorter, less expensive version of the honeymoon. They call it a 'mini-moon' and Arizona is one of the top destinations for them.

Marijuana farm fills void in Snowflake greenhouse
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Copperstate Farms marijuana growers have become the largest employer in Snowflake, AZ after a vegetable farm vacated the greenhouse. FOX 10's Ellen McNamara has the story.

Gas prices in Arizona and Phoenix rise again
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Statewide averages at the pump are climbing again as refineries switch to Arizona's summer blend.

Cactus League games attract droves of fans again
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Attendance numbers for the Cactus League showed despite 10 games being rained out that baseball fans from all over continued to arrive to the games in droves.

Young inventor turns heads in Chile with cardboard patrol car

In Antuco, Chile, a 10-year-old named Alfredo Ossess created a stir by driving a cardboard-made patrol car equipped with a beacon, siren, and radio.

Jobs report: 303k jobs added, wages up in March
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The March Jobs Report shows 303,000 jobs were added to the economy. The healthcare sector led the way with 72,000 new jobs while government jobs increased by 71,000.

Gov. Hobbs celebrates growing Arizona economy
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Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs recognized reduced inflation rates and more than 80,000 jobs created in 2023. She says Arizona is fourth in the nation in job growth and says the state has become a great place for businesses and workers due to key investments.

COVID-19 during pregnancy could cause health issues for babies, study suggests

Babies born to mothers who are infected with COVID-19 had “unusually high rates" of respiratory distress, a recent study from the journal Nature Communications, suggested.

5-day isolation for COVID-19 no longer needed, CDC says

U.S. health officials said Americans with COVID-19 no longer need to stay in isolation for five days.

COVID-19 fragments may cause problems after infection: Report

NIH researchers said when the body fights off COVID-19, fragments left over from the disease that are supposed to train the body to remember the virus could actually continue to cause inflammatory issues.

Long COVID is more prevalent in these states, CDC data shows

Long COVID is the all-encompassing term for a wide range of symptoms that can last weeks, months and even years after a COVID-19 infection.

The flu, COVID-19, RSV: Why everyone is getting sick

It’s the season of the sniffles. Experts explain what is contributing to a higher number of respiratory illnesses.

UArizona, NAU work to boost semiconductor industry
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The University of Arizona and Northern Arizona University have formalized a new agreement to boost the state's semicondctor industry. The two universities, along with industry partners, will collaborate on research projects and academic partnerships related to semiconductor manufacturing. The agreement also encourages the two schools to share research space and equipment.