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Kanye West tweets he’s ‘running for president of the United States,’ references ‘2020 vision’

By GlobalAZ

July 4, 2020

Rapper Kanye West celebrated the Fourth of July by once again promising to run for president, and he picked up some unlikely support on Twitter after posting the message. “We must now ...

World News

Researchers in China discover new swine flu with ‘pandemic potential,’ but U.S. expert warns public not to ‘freak out’

By GlobalAZ

June 30, 2020

Chinese researchers have discovered a new type of swine flu that can infect humans and has the potential to cause a future pandemic, according to a study released ...

World News

New CDC model predicts up to 150,000 American COVID-19 deaths by mid-July

By GlobalAZ

June 25, 2020

LOS ANGELES – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its latest forecast of expected U.S. coronavirus deaths, predicting that between 130,000 and 150,000 Americans would die of the novel ...

World News

House committee reportedly investigating company selling phone location data to law enforcement

By GlobalAZ

June 25, 2020

WASHINGTON – A Democratic-led House committee has reportedly opened an investigation into the sale of location data from millions of U.S. phones to law-enforcement agencies, according to The Wall Street Journal. ...

World News

GNC parent company files for bankruptcy protection, plans to permanently close up to 1,200 stores

By GlobalAZ

June 24, 2020

GNC Holdings Inc., parent company of health and wellness retailer GNC, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection late Tuesday and said it plans to close “at least 800 ...

Local News

Phoenix’s Metrocenter mall permanently closing at end of June, according to businesses

By GlobalAZ

June 21, 2020

PHOENIX — After 47 years, Metrocenter mall — once considered to be the largest mall in Arizona — will permanently close at the end of June, according to ...

Local News

LIST: Arizona cities with face mask requirements

By GlobalAZ

June 19, 2020

Arizona mayors are free to make wearing face masks mandatory to slow the spread of coronavirus, Gov. Doug Ducey said June 17, a turnabout amid pressure as the state ...

Local News

Gila River Hotels and Casinos closes 3 locations amid Arizona’s COVID-19 spike

By GlobalAZ

June 18, 2020

Gila River Hotels and Casinos confirmed Thursday morning that it has closed its Wild Horse Pass, Lone Butte, and Vee Quiva locations for two weeks “to reassess its ...

World News

Arnold Schwarzenegger leaves legendary gym over mask policy

By GlobalAZ

June 17, 2020

No cover up here! Arnold Schwarzenegger isn’t exactly masking his reason for refusing to go inside his longtime California gym. According to TMZ, the “Terminator” star bicycled to Gold’s Gym in ...

World News

Governments urge singles to find a ‘cuddle buddy’ or ‘support bubble’ during pandemic

By GlobalAZ

June 13, 2020

Dating before the coronavirus pandemic, two people on a first encounter might discuss where they see their future going or whether they are seeing other people. Dating during the outbreak ...