Arizona DES director says extra $300 unemployment pay to end soon
Department of Economic Security Director Michael Wisehart said Arizonans getting the extra pay on top of the regular $240 per week unemployment benefit for the past month will get that cash this week and possibly next - but it may not last any longer.
Department of Economic Security Director Michael Wisehart said Arizonans getting the extra pay on top of the regular $240 per week unemployment benefit for the past month will get that cash this week and possibly next - but it may not last any longer.
Teachers, parents react to hybrid learning once counties meet benchmarks to reopen schools
One teacher is worried to catch COVID-19 once in-person learning begins, and another parent is hopeful for classes to begin.
One teacher is worried to catch COVID-19 once in-person learning begins, and another parent is hopeful for classes to begin.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sign production deal with Netflix
Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children's programming for the streamer, according to a statement Wednesday.
Six months after detangling their work lives from the British royal family, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have signed a multiyear deal to produce nature series, documentaries and children's programming for the streamer, according to a statement Wednesday.
Disney, honor Chadwick Boseman with a Wakanda-themed park: Whoopi Goldberg
'The View' co-host thinks Disney should pay special tribute to the 'Black Panther' star.
'The View' co-host thinks Disney should pay special tribute to the 'Black Panther' star.
Austin first city to allow parking payment through Google Maps
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Austin Transportation says that it is continuing to improve the ease of access to curb space for residents and visitors to quickly access services and business, making the City of Austin the first city in which drivers have the option to pay for parking directly within Google Maps.
Northern Arizona University reopened for in-person classes
Northern Arizona University has reopened for in-person classes, welcoming students for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic closed the Flagstaff campus in March.
Northern Arizona University has reopened for in-person classes, welcoming students for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic closed the Flagstaff campus in March.
Facebook threatens to block Australian users from sharing news if proposed payment law is enacted
The Australian measure would require Facebook to compensate media organizations for its use of their stories.
The Australian measure would require Facebook to compensate media organizations for its use of their stories.
Uber to require passengers to provide face covering selfies before boarding
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Mask slackers will now have to provide photographic proof they’re wearing a face covering before boarding an Uber.
Walmart+ launching Sept. 15 as challenger to Amazon Prime
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
Walmart is launching a new membership service for shoppers this month that it hopes can compete with Amazon Prime.
DES: Thousands more unemployment claims flagged as 'potential fraud' have accounts reinstated
At least 5,000 more unemployment accounts in Arizona were flagged as fraudulent and have now been reinstated, allowing for benefits to post to accounts.
At least 5,000 more unemployment accounts in Arizona were flagged as fraudulent and have now been reinstated, allowing for benefits to post to accounts.
Amazon drone delivery: Online retail giant gets FAA approval to fly packages to customers
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
The Federal Aviation Administration said Monday it had granted Amazon approval to deliver packages by drones.
Netflix will let non-subscribers watch some of its most popular shows and movies for free
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Netflix has confirmed that popular shows and movies, such as "Stranger Things," "Bird Box," "The Two Popes" and others, will be available to non-subscribers for free.
Google's location-tracking tactics troubled its own engineers following Arizona lawsuit
Arizona court records show Google knew it had a massive problem on its hands after an AP article published in August 2018 explained how the company continued to track users’ whereabouts even after they had disabled the feature Google called “location history.”
Arizona court records show Google knew it had a massive problem on its hands after an AP article published in August 2018 explained how the company continued to track users’ whereabouts even after they had disabled the feature Google called “location history.”
LIST: Arizona businesses that have been approved to reopen
As of Wednesday, August 19, several businesses have been approved, including movie theaters, bars, and gyms. AZDHS says duplicate business names reflect different locations. They did not give exact locations.
As of Wednesday, August 19, several businesses have been approved, including movie theaters, bars, and gyms. AZDHS says duplicate business names reflect different locations. They did not give exact locations.
Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte returns earlier this year
Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.
Starbucks is bringing back its coveted Pumpkin Spice Latte Tuesday with its fall menu available at locations across the country -- days earlier than last year’s launch sweetening up 2020.
Arizona Dept. of Economic Security tackling backlog of more than 26,000 unemployment claims
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with the director of the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security on their plans to tackle their massive backlog of unemployment claims.
FOX 10's Steve Nielsen spoke with the director of the Arizona Dept. of Economic Security on their plans to tackle their massive backlog of unemployment claims.
ASU regents sues Facebook over Instagram account advertising 'ASU COVID parties'
The account claimed it would be holding parties at foreign consulates to avoid COVID-19 restrictions at ASU, although there has been no evidence that any person associated with the account has thrown any coronavirus-related parties.
The account claimed it would be holding parties at foreign consulates to avoid COVID-19 restrictions at ASU, although there has been no evidence that any person associated with the account has thrown any coronavirus-related parties.
Scientists achieve fastest-ever internet speed that could download entire Netflix library in 1 second
The team of engineers reached an internet speed of 178 terabits a second, a fifth faster than the previous record.
The team of engineers reached an internet speed of 178 terabits a second, a fifth faster than the previous record.
Arizona DES director talks unemployment claims, fraudulent cases
Director of Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES), Michael Wisehart, elaborates on fraud in the unemployment system and weekly payouts.
Director of Arizona's Department of Economic Security (DES), Michael Wisehart, elaborates on fraud in the unemployment system and weekly payouts.
Trump says he appreciates support from QAnon conspiracy believers at White House press briefing
President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for support from QAnon conspiracy believers, who claim that Trump is saving the world from a satanic pedophile cult run within the ranks of the “deep state.”
President Donald Trump expressed appreciation for support from QAnon conspiracy believers, who claim that Trump is saving the world from a satanic pedophile cult run within the ranks of the “deep state.”