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Business

E-scooters too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says

E-scooters too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says

  • Thomas Fitzgerald
    The Philadelphia Inquirer

Consumer Reports said it no longer recommends any brand of e-scooter, citing higher top speeds for the popular vehicles and a sharp nationwide increase in rider injuries.

Forget 'coffee badging': 'Calendar stalkers' game return to office

Forget 'coffee badging': 'Calendar stalkers' game return to office

  • Jessica Guynn
    USA TODAY Network

As return-to-office mandates tighten, hybrid workers are turning to a new survival tactic: calendar stalking.

Swedish ball-bearing ad revives Greta Garbo with US, Chinese AI

Swedish ball-bearing ad revives Greta Garbo with US, Chinese AI

  • Ilze Filks, Francesca Halliwell and Greta Rosen Fondahn Reuters

The ad has sparked debate, praise and ridicule, but underscores how sophisticated AI is increasingly encroaching on media from script-writing to animation.

The most insignificant Social Security benefit

The most insignificant Social Security benefit

  • TOM MARGENAU

The $255 Social Security death benefit originated as a temporary lump-sum payment to reimburse families for Social Security taxes when a worker died without qualifying for survivor benefits, but it remains in place despite its original intent.

At an angry time, the business of rage retreats is booming

At an angry time, the business of rage retreats is booming

  • Jamie Smith
    Bloomberg News

Kristina McMenamin founded RAGEher to help women release anger through group retreats that began in Chicago and expanded nationwide and internationally, offering sessions where participants scream, hit, and express their rage in a supportive setting.

Social Security COLA 2027: How much could your benefits increase?

Social Security COLA 2027: How much could your benefits increase?

  • Victoria E. Freil
    USA Today Network

The official COLA announcement is not expected until later this month, but the latest forecasts offer an early look at what beneficiaries could see.

What leaders actually need from AI in HR technology

What leaders actually need from AI in HR technology

  • Allison Windon for Paylocity

Paylocity reports that leaders seek AI in HR to prevent payroll issues, enhance workforce visibility, improve usability, and ensure data security.

Tom Brady's aviation habits after his retirement from pro football

Tom Brady's aviation habits after his retirement from pro football

    Jettly reports Tom Brady's career transition to sports commentator involves high earnings and private jet usage, likely optimizing asset access due to cost inefficiencies.

    Oprah Winfrey's Global Express: Privacy at scale

    Oprah Winfrey's Global Express: Privacy at scale

      BlackJet reports Oprah Winfrey prioritizes privacy and efficiency in her travels, using private jets like the Gulfstream G700 for business and comfort.

      Halloween should be scary. Your bill doesn't have to be

      Halloween should be scary. Your bill doesn't have to be

        CreditFresh reports that Halloween expenses are rising, with families facing higher costs for candy, costumes, and decorations. 

        Money is Americans’ top source of stress, and it’s taking a toll on their mental health

        Money is Americans’ top source of stress, and it’s taking a toll on their mental health

          Credit Karma reports that money is the top source of stress for Americans, impacting mental health, with many seeking tools for better financial management.

          Why Airplane Windows Have A Hidden Three-Pane Design

          Why Airplane Windows Have A Hidden Three-Pane Design

            When you look out an airplane window, you are actually peering through a complex three-pane safety system. Each layer of the window solves a distinct aerodynamic and structural engineering challenge. The outer pane bears the brunt of the extreme atmospheric pressure differences between the c…

            11 smart ways to pay off student loans

            11 smart ways to pay off student loans

              Freedom Debt Relief reports smart ways to pay off student loans, emphasizing extra payments, loan forgiveness programs, budgeting, and employer assistance to manage debt effectively.

              When ChatGPT Starts Showing Ads Everywhere

              When ChatGPT Starts Showing Ads Everywhere

                What happens when the world's most popular AI chatbot starts selling ad space? This comedy skit imagines the pitch meeting, where a skeptical employee pushes back on putting ads in ChatGPT and the monetization lead insists everything is relevant, labeled and under control, right up until a "…

                Local News

                Photos: Arizona comes out on top of a slug fest with Hermosillo, 17-11 in the Mexican Baseball Fiesta

                Photos: Arizona comes out on top of a slug fest with Hermosillo, 17-11 in the Mexican Baseball Fiesta

                The Wildcats and Naranjeros open this year's Mexican Baseball Fiesta with 28 runs in a four-hour game that ended with Arizona on top 17-11, October 1, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: Pusch Ridge routs Sabino 33-7

                Photos: Pusch Ridge routs Sabino 33-7

                The Lions win the cat fight against the Sabercats with a 33-7 home win in a 3A East Region game, October 2, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                Photos: Arizona defeats Cincinnati 34-7, Big 12 football

                Photos: Arizona defeats Cincinnati 34-7, Big 12 football

                Arizona Wildcats (4-1) took a 34-7 win over the Cincinnati Bearcats (4-1) in a Big 12 match at Casino Del Sol Stadium on Saturday night. 

                Photos: The Week That Was

                Photos: The Week That Was

                The photo wrap up of the past week's assignments from around the Old Pueblo Tucson, Ariz.

                State & Regional

                Arizona's 'fake electors' seek to block future prosecution

                Arizona's 'fake electors' seek to block future prosecution

                PHOENIX — Republicans who were previously under indictment in the "fake electors'' scheme are trying to get an appellate court to block Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes from ever bringing new charges against them in the case.

                Arizona's oldest theater still plays movies

                Arizona's oldest theater still plays movies

                Arizonans have loved the movie theater before there was even sound or color. To this day, people gather in some of the same theaters built in the 1900s to enjoy a movie.

                Arizona homeowner indicted in shooting of door-to-door salesman

                Arizona homeowner indicted in shooting of door-to-door salesman

                The ringing of a Scottsdale home's doorbell escalated to a shooting that left a salesman hospitalized and the homeowner jailed.

                Water wars come to the ballot box in Arizona

                Water wars come to the ballot box in Arizona

                Water security has emerged as the leading issue in Arizona’s November elections, overtaking concerns like affordability, immigration, and foreign policy amid severe drought and major federal cuts to Colorado River water supplies.

                Nation & World

                E-scooters too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says

                E-scooters too dangerous to recommend, Consumer Reports says

                Consumer Reports said it no longer recommends any brand of e-scooter, citing higher top speeds for the popular vehicles and a sharp nationwide increase in rider injuries.

                Forget 'coffee badging': 'Calendar stalkers' game return to office

                Forget 'coffee badging': 'Calendar stalkers' game return to office

                As return-to-office mandates tighten, hybrid workers are turning to a new survival tactic: calendar stalking.

                Swedish ball-bearing ad revives Greta Garbo with US, Chinese AI

                Swedish ball-bearing ad revives Greta Garbo with US, Chinese AI

                The ad has sparked debate, praise and ridicule, but underscores how sophisticated AI is increasingly encroaching on media from script-writing to animation.

                Big cases loom at Supreme Court

                Big cases loom at Supreme Court

                WASHINGTON — A new Supreme Court term will get off to a fast start when the justices on Oct. 5 take up a landmark case about climate change that could have broad implications for local governments to tackle national issues.

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                Chiricahua poised to become Arizona’s fourth national park

                Chiricahua poised to become Arizona’s fourth national park

                Tucson's having a big fast-food reshuffle

                Tucson's having a big fast-food reshuffle

                Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry

                Oklahoma reckons with environmental costs of marijuana industry

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                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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                A Tucson Guide to Personalized Gifts That Do Not Feel Generic

                Contributor content. Here is a look at how to give something personal without defaulting to another candle.

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                Provided content. In Destin, the demand for flexible, professional spaces seems to be growing.

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                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                What Really Happens When You Call for Emergency HVAC Help at 2 AM

                Affiliate content. Learn what to do if you need an emergency HVAC repair. 

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Buying or Selling a Midwest Home? What the HVAC System Is Really Worth at Closing

                Affiliate content.  Learn why it is important to check the HVAC system when buying or selling home. 

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                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                What Your Home's Age Reveals About the HVAC Problems Coming Your Way

                Affiliate content. Learn the most common HVAC problems based on the age of your home.

                Crime

                Man armed with sword killed by deputies near Tucson

                Man armed with sword killed by deputies near Tucson

                A 35-year-old man was shot and killed by Pima County sheriff's deputies last week after he walked towards them while armed with a sword, authorities said.

                Report: Ex-Sahuarita cheer coach stole thousands for rent, car payment, Las Vegas trip

                Report: Ex-Sahuarita cheer coach stole thousands for rent, car payment, Las Vegas trip

                A former Walden Grove High School cheerleading coach was indicted on four felony counts after misappropriating over $12,000 in cheerleading funds into her personal account, according to a new Arizona Auditor General report.

                Tucson man pleads guilty in church-related child molestation case

                Tucson man pleads guilty in church-related child molestation case

                Jose Mora pleaded guilty to one reduced charge out of an eight counts. In an Arizona Daily Star investigation, he was accused of molestation, and his pastor of failing to report.

                Man arrested after shooting at Marana In-N-Out

                Man arrested after shooting at Marana In-N-Out

                A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting this week that started in the drive-thru of a Marana In-N-Out, police say.

                Politics

                Arizona's 'fake electors' seek to block future prosecution

                Arizona's 'fake electors' seek to block future prosecution

                PHOENIX — Republicans who were previously under indictment in the "fake electors'' scheme are trying to get an appellate court to block Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes from ever bringing new charges against them in the case.

                Arizona, Hopi may regain $181M in solar grants after courts reverse Trump EPA

                Arizona, Hopi may regain $181M in solar grants after courts reverse Trump EPA

                Arizona and the Hopi Tribe could regain $181 million for solar projects in low-income communities after two federal judges ruled the Trump administration unlawfully rescinded the Biden-era grants. 

                Mark Kelly urges SC Democrats to 'outwork' GOP before election

                Mark Kelly urges SC Democrats to 'outwork' GOP before election

                U.S. Sen. Mark Kelly urged South Carolina Democrats to intensify voter outreach efforts ahead of the November midterm elections, emphasizing the need to "outwork" Republicans and increase turnout among infrequent voters.

                Audit faults Arizona for lack of safety inspections in low-income housing

                Audit faults Arizona for lack of safety inspections in low-income housing

                The Arizona Department of Housing failed to conduct all required health and safety inspections on low-income housing units financed through tax credits, leading to tenants living in unsafe conditions with delayed remediation of issues like pest infestations and fire hazards.

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