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Business

Lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor auctioned for more than $900,000

Lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor auctioned for more than $900,000

  • JILL LAWLESS Associated Press

It was the star among items in a sale of Titanic memorabilia by Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers in Devizes, western England.

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

  • STEVEN SLOAN and KEN SWEET Associated Press

A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus Christ will return.

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

  • TIMOTHY AEPPEL, NICHOLAS P. BROWN and CHRISTOPHE STEITZ Reuters

The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

  • ITZEL LUNA Los Angeles Times

As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

  • MEDHA SINGH, ECHO WANG and NOEL RANDEWICH Reuters

Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking a $1.75 trillion valuation in its forthcoming initial public offering. How far into the stratosphere is that?

Social Security & You: An old and whacky Social Security rant

Social Security & You: An old and whacky Social Security rant

  • TOM MARGENAU

A reader shared with me an email he got from an acquaintance. It is a Social Security screed that is filled with half-baked ideas, exaggerations and outright lies. The reader said he had never heard of these allegations before. But I pointed out to him that the harangue has been around for d…

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

Iran tightens control of Strait of Hormuz, Trump warns against 'blackmail'

  • Trevor Hunnicutt, Ariba Shahid and Muhammad Al Gebaly Reuters

Tehran said it responded to a continued U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, calling it a violation of their ceasefire.

Madison Is the 40th-Best Large City in the U.S. to Start a Business (2026)

    Madison, Wis., is the 40th-best large city in the U.S. to start a business in, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared startup opportunities across 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on 19 key metrics, including the five-year business survival rate, labor costs and office-space affordability. 

    Omaha Is the 31st-Best Large City in the U.S. to Start a Business (2026)

      Omaha, Neb., is the 31st-best large city in the U.S. to start a business in, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared startup opportunities across 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on 19 key metrics, including the five-year business survival rate, labor costs and office-space affordability. 

      Greensboro Is the 28th-Best Large City in the U.S. to Start a Business (2026)

        Greensboro, N.C., is the 28th-best large city in the U.S. to start a business in, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared startup opportunities across 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on 19 key metrics, including the five-year business survival rate, labor costs and office-space affordability. 

        Tulsa Is the Eighth-Best Large City in the U.S. to Start a Business (2026)

          Tulsa, Okla., is the eighth-best large city in the U.S. to start a business in, according to a new WalletHub study. The study compared startup opportunities across 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on 19 key metrics, including the five-year business survival rate, labor costs and office-space affordability. 

          Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

          Companies scramble for tariff refunds as US prepares to launch claim process

            The refund system is the latest twist in a battle over tariffs collected as President Donald Trump restructured U.S. trade relations.

            Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

            Tapatío hot sauce to expand with new owner, rising demand due to weight-loss drugs

            • Updated 21 mins ago

            As millions of people on Ozempic and other weight-loss drugs tend to crave more flavor, the values of some sauce companies have skyrocketed.

            How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

            How the math works on a $1.75 trillion SpaceX valuation

              Elon Musk’s SpaceX is seeking a $1.75 trillion valuation in its forthcoming initial public offering. How far into the stratosphere is that?

              Local News

              Some Vail residents concerned construction could impact historic landmarks

              Some Vail residents concerned construction could impact historic landmarks

              Pima County continues to narrow in on plans to build needed residential infrastructure in Vail, but some residents aren’t pleased with proposed projects.

              Organization pairing service dogs with disabled vets to open Tucson location

              Organization pairing service dogs with disabled vets to open Tucson location

              A nonprofit that trains service dogs for disabled veterans in the Phoenix area is set to soon open a training facility in Tucson.

              Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

              Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

              Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

              Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 20

              Arizona Daily Star on this date: April 20

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

              State & Regional

              Election denial looms large in Arizona races

              Election denial looms large in Arizona races

              Republicans angling to replace Arizona’s governor, attorney general and secretary of state all have a history of amplifying President Donald Trump’s disproved claims about fraud in the 2020 election.

              Arizona bill tackles home affordability

              Arizona bill tackles home affordability

              A bill to address housing affordability in Arizona would block cities and towns from requiring everything from garages, paved driveways, backyard patios or fencing for new homes.

              Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

              Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

              The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

              Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

              Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

              The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

              Nation & World

              Lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor auctioned for more than $900,000

              Lifejacket worn by Titanic survivor auctioned for more than $900,000

              It was the star among items in a sale of Titanic memorabilia by Henry Aldridge & Son auctioneers in Devizes, western England.

              Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

              Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake hits off Japan, triggers tsunami warnings

              A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to urge residents to stay away from coastal areas.

              Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

              Officials identify victims of Louisiana shooting, children ages 3 to 11

              Eight children were killed in a mass shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana, that police described as a "tragic domestic violence incident." Here's what we know about the victims.

              Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

              Wanna bet? Washington steps up scrutiny of prediction markets

              A confrontation is brewing over online exchanges that allow users to bet on everything from a sports game to when Jesus Christ will return.

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              U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

              U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

              Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

              Man dies days after rollover crash on Tucson's north side

              What we know about Shamar Elkins, the gunman accused of killing 8 children in Louisiana

              What we know about Shamar Elkins, the gunman accused of killing 8 children in Louisiana

              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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              Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

              Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

              Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

              Contributor
              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. 

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              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.

              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

              Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

              Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

              The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

              Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

              Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

              Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

              Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

              Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

              A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

              Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

              Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

              A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

              Politics

              Arizona bill tackles home affordability

              Arizona bill tackles home affordability

              A bill to address housing affordability in Arizona would block cities and towns from requiring everything from garages, paved driveways, backyard patios or fencing for new homes.

              Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

              Arizona lawmakers plan White House road trip amid budget deadline

              The three-day trip to Washington D.C. in June to discuss how Arizona can help push Trump policies, will be paid out of legislative budgets, which are funded by taxpayer dollars.

              Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

              Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

              For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

              Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

              Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

              A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

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