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Business

Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change

Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change

  • STEVEN GRATTAN Associated Press

The Iran war is highlighting global dependence on petrochemicals, which are used in products from plastics to fertilizers.

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

How a blind man made it possible for others with low vision to build Lego sets

  • MICHAEL CASEY Associated Press

Bricks for the Blind users can print step-by-step instructions in Braille, use Braille computers or turn to screen readers, which are software applications that convert the text into speech.

Tailors age out of the workforce even as demand for their skills grows

Tailors age out of the workforce even as demand for their skills grows

  • ANNE D'INNOCENZIO Associated Press

Shoppers are enlisting tailors and seamstresses to give off-the-rack purchases a custom fit or personal flair, to revive secondhand finds or to extend the lives of their wardrobes.

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown

Vape makers turn to 'Made in America' credentials amid Trump's tariffs, crackdown

  • EMMA RUMNY Reuters

Since October, at least eight new vape brands playing up their American credentials have appeared among the broad array of unlicensed labels available on U.S. shelves.

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

Black-led nonprofits didn't see the lasting funding boosts promised after 2020's racial reckoning

  • JAMES POLLARD Associated Press

New research reveals that financial gains for many Black-led nonprofits after George Floyd's murder were short-lived.

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping, but distillers keep building

Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping, but distillers keep building

  • Nicholas P. Brown and Emma Rumney REUTERS

After Trump set now-defunct tariffs last year, Kentucky whiskey exports fell 15%, according to U.S. Census data.

Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

Terry Savage: The health insurance sinkhole

  • Terry Savage, Tribune Content Agency

Last year, when the additional subsidies for the purchase of health insurance under the Affordable Care Act were removed, there were widespread predictions that millions of Americans would go without health insurance. As of early 2024, approximately 27.1 million people of all ages in the Uni…

Home Depot declares we're halfway to Halloween, unveils Skelly upgrade

Home Depot declares we're halfway to Halloween, unveils Skelly upgrade

    The calendar just flipped from March to April, but some retailers are already planning for holidays months away.

    Jill On Money: 18 years later, does my advice hold up?

    Jill On Money: 18 years later, does my advice hold up?

      On April 6, 2009, I began the third act of my career, this time in financial journalism. (In Act II, I was the owner of a financial planning and investment management firm, and in Act I, I was a commodities trader on the floor of the (now-defunct) Commodities Exchange of New York.)

      Greenest States (2026)

        Eco-friendliness and personal finance are related. Our environmental and financial needs are the same in many areas: providing ourselves with sustainable, clean drinking water and food, for example. We also spend money through our own taxes in support of environmental security.

        Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

        Bourbon demand is down and tariffs aren't helping. But distillers keep building

          Tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are creating mounting challenges for Kentucky’s bourbon industry, a sector heavily reliant on global trade.

          Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

          Low-voltage utility elections face surge of attention as electricity bills rise

            Skyrocketing power demand from data centers and rising household electric bills are drawing attention to who is getting elected to watch over electric utilities.

            Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care (2026)

              Keeping children healthy is both essential and costly. Fortunately, about

              94%

              of children ages 0 to 18 have health insurance coverage to protect them when they become ill. However, high coverage rates have not necessarily reduced health care expenses for families. On average, workers contribute

              $6,850

              per year toward employer-sponsored family health coverage. While some families receive assistance through Medicaid or the

              Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)

              , many who do not qualify for government support continue to face financial strain especially amid significant inflation.

              Israel boasts of attack on Iran’s largest petrochemical plant

              Israel boasts of attack on Iran’s largest petrochemical plant

                Israel boasts of attack on Iran’s largest petrochemical plant

                Local News

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 12

                Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 12

                See the A1 covers from the past for this day in history.

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 12

                Tucson's Top Stories: April 12

                Get your morning recap of today's local news and read the full stories here: tucne.ws/morning

                Donations to Arizona Daily Star Send A Kid to Camp qualify for Arizona tax credit

                Donations to Arizona Daily Star Send A Kid to Camp qualify for Arizona tax credit

                Your donation to the Arizona Daily Star Sportsmen's Fund Send A Kid Camp qualifies for an Arizona Tax Credit.

                Photos: 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival returns to Jácome Plaza

                Photos: 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival returns to Jácome Plaza

                The 41st annual Tucson Folk Festival returns this weekend and continues through Sunday from 11:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. over 6 stages.

                State & Regional

                Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                Gov. Katie Hobbs, who makes $95,000 a year, is not showing much support for raising pay for Arizona lawmakers from the current $24,000 a year.

                Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

                Judge blocks Arizona prosecution of prediction markets operator

                PHOENIX — Arizona won't get a chance to try to shut down an online wagering site — at least not yet.

                Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                Report: Arizona had highest percentage of people losing SNAP food aid

                PHOENIX — A higher percentage of Arizonans have been knocked off food stamps since Congress approved the budget law known as HR 1 than any other state in the nation, according to a new study.

                Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

                Judge allows Arizona to press charges against prediction markets gambling site

                PHOENIX — A federal judge is refusing to block Arizona from prosecuting an online gambling site for violating state gaming laws.

                Nation & World

                A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

                A 23-story hotel in exclusive Miami locale vanishes in seconds with implosion

                A hotel at one of Miami’s most exclusive locations has been demolished to make way for something even bigger.

                AP top stories April 12

                AP top stories April 12

                Here's the latest for Sunday, April 12: President Donald Trump says U.S. will begin a blockade on Strait of Hormuz; Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam postpones trip to Washington; Hungarians cast their ballots in test for PM Victor Orbán; Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of violating a 32-ho…

                Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change

                Iran war puts focus on petrochemicals used in numerous products and a driver of climate change

                The Iran war is highlighting global dependence on petrochemicals, which are used in products from plastics to fertilizers.

                Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out

                Monthly cash payments could boost disaster survivors. A Maui nonprofit tries it out

                A new cash aid program in Maui is helping some Lahaina fire survivors stay afloat long after the flames. 

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                Second wall planned across Arizona as Trump administration doubles down on border

                Second wall planned across Arizona as Trump administration doubles down on border

                Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

                Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

                Tucson businessman, wife killed in Marana plane crash

                Tucson businessman, wife killed in Marana plane crash

                Interact With Us

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

                Crime

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

                Provided
                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

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                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Into Action Recovery Helps Arizona Men Break Free From Addiction With Evidence-Based Care and 24/7 Support

                Contributor content. Learn how Into Action Recovery helps Arizona men break free from addiction with evidence-based residential care.

                Shopping

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

                Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                Crime

                Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

                Toddler killed, pregnant mom injured in crash with apparent street-racing car, police say

                An apparent street racer struck a car Friday afternoon, killing a 3-year-old girl and injuring her pregnant mother, family members say. 

                Man with knife shot, killed in Tucson police confrontation

                Man with knife shot, killed in Tucson police confrontation

                A man was shot and killed Friday night by Tucson police after they say he refused repeated commands to drop a knife.

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                Man shot and wounded in stand-off with Tucson police

                A man linked to a stolen vehicle was shot and wounded during a stand off with police Monday night on Tucson's south side, police say.

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                Video shows shooting of gunman by Pima County detective

                A confrontation in the lobby of a Marana hotel in January that led to the shooting of an armed man by a Pima County Sheriff's Department detective was captured by surveillance cameras.

                Politics

                Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

                Arizona lawmakers seek to stop AG from suing groundwater pumpers

                The bill has cleared both the House and Senate and is now on the desk of Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.

                Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                Hobbs cool to pay-raise push for Arizona lawmakers

                Gov. Katie Hobbs, who makes $95,000 a year, is not showing much support for raising pay for Arizona lawmakers from the current $24,000 a year.

                Two new affordable housing projects going up in Tucson

                Two new affordable housing projects going up in Tucson

                Two projects that recently broke ground on Tucson's south side will add to the city's affordable housing inventory.

                Tucson reaches out to cyclists with safety improvements

                Tucson reaches out to cyclists with safety improvements

                Tucson plans a protected bike lane on Mountain Avenue as officials try to improve cyclist safety. Not everyone is convinced it will solve existing problems.

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