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A Tucson corporate consultant tries to apply efficient business strategies to her love life Corey Seemiller, Ph.D., travels the world speaking at conferences and events. She’s a Tucson-based life coach and corporate consultant, specializing in leadership.

Companies often hire Corey Seemiller for her research-driven insights on how to run their businesses more effectively.

But several years ago, she found herself confronting the reality that she wasn’t running her personal life as effectively as she wanted.

10.03.2026 20:54 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you live in Pinal County from 2018 to 2024? You might get a $300 check from Arizona Pinal County residents might get a $300 check from the state.

Pinal County residents might get a $300 check from the state.

10.03.2026 20:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This MIT prof says we don't know enough about AI to teach it MIT faculty member Justin Reich says we just don’t know enough about AI yet to say we know how to teach it.

β€œI object to the idea that we know what to teach students about AI or about using AI that will help them be better prepared for their futures,” MIT professor Justin Reich told The Show. β€œWe do not know that yet.”

10.03.2026 20:12 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Phoenix police arrest suspect in weekend mosque incident Phoenix police say they’ve arrested a man on suspicion of shooting BBs and paintballs at a mosque while young people were celebrating Ramadan.

Phoenix police say they’ve arrested a man on suspicion of shooting BBs and paintballs at a mosque while young people were celebrating Ramadan.

10.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For the first time, Arizona voters will choose a lieutenant governor in the November election For the first time, Arizona voters will be choosing a lieutenant governor in the November election.

Mike Noble with polling company Noble Predictive Insights doesn’t think the new position will move the needle much.

10.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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For this survivor, the push to cover cancer patients' fertility treatments is personal Katie Asher testified before the Arizona Legislature recently in support of a new bill that would require insurers to cover fertility treatments for cancer patients.

Katie Asher testified before the Arizona Legislature recently in support of a new bill that would require insurers to cover fertility treatments for cancer patients.

After learning she had breast cancer at 27, she spent thousands to extract, freeze and store her eggs.

10.03.2026 18:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Nuisance bill to criminalize neighbor’s marijuana smoke passes Arizona Senate State senators have concluded that the right to smoke marijuana ends where a neighbor's nose begins.

State senators have concluded that the right to smoke marijuana ends where a neighbor's nose begins.

10.03.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Ballot measure to alter makeup of Arizona legislative districts advanced by Republican lawmakers A proposed ballot measure would change the makeup of Arizona’s legislative districts in a way Democrats fear would disadvantage them.

A proposed ballot measure would change the makeup of Arizona’s legislative districts in a way Democrats fear would disadvantage them.

10.03.2026 17:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Commentary: How the U.S. shifted from an age of aspirations to an era of polarization In the midst of all the current social and political disruption, commentator Herb Paine takes a step back and reflect on how we shifted from an age of aspirations to an era of polarization.

In the midst of all the current social and political disruption, commentator Herb Paine takes a step back and reflect on how we shifted from an age of aspirations to an era of polarization.

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Republicans pick 3 candidates to replace Joseph Chaplik in the Arizona House of Representatives Local Republican officials in Arizona’s Legislative District 3 chose three nominees to replace former Rep. Joseph Chaplik, who resigned from the Legislature this month to focus on his congressional ca...

Local Republican officials in Arizona’s Legislative District 3 chose three nominees to replace former Rep. Joseph Chaplik, who resigned from the Legislature this month to focus on his congressional campaign.

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10.03.2026 17:34 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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KJZZ's Sun Up KJZZ's Sun Up is a weekday morning podcast giving you the Arizona news you need to start your day. It is the biggest stories of the day from KJZZ News.

We’re glad you’re here on a Tuesday! Here’s this morning’s news:

πŸ—ΊοΈ Ballot measure could change AZ legislative map
πŸš” Phoenix police respond to mosque paintball incident
♀️ Women march to end violence in Hermosillo

These stories and more in our Sun Up podcast.

10.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Report: Mexico businesses want to keep USMCA trade deal intact The results of a public consultation from the Mexico government show business leaders don’t want a major overhaul of the trade pact between their country, the United States and Canada.

The results of a public consultation from the Mexico government show business leaders don’t want a major overhaul of the trade pact between their country, the United States and Canada.

10.03.2026 16:25 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Phoenix police increase patrols as they investigate incident at Islamic Community Center Phoenix police have increased patrols around a local mosque while detectives investigate an incident involving a pellet or paint gun from over the weekend.

Phoenix police have increased patrols around a local mosque while detectives investigate an incident involving a pellet or paint gun from over the weekend.

09.03.2026 23:15 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Protesters in Hermosillo demand an end to violence on International Women’s Day Marchers called for justice for victims of abuse at the state judiciary building Sunday.

Students, feminist collectives, mothers and daughters poured into streets across Mexico Sunday. Women in the Sonoran capital of Hermosillo demanded an end to violence during their annual International Women’s Day march.

09.03.2026 22:19 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Hundreds of Arizona store clerks and businesses caught selling tobacco to people under age 21 The Arizona Attorney General’s Office says hundreds of store clerks and businesses were caught selling tobacco to people under age 21 last fiscal year.

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office says hundreds of store clerks and businesses were caught selling tobacco to people under age 21 last fiscal year.

09.03.2026 21:52 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Judge issues enforcement order for FEMA to make building infrastructure funds accessible The new filing follows a December ruling from the judge that had ordered FEMA to restore funding to its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program it had cut last year.

The new filing follows a December ruling from the judge that had ordered FEMA to restore funding to its Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program it had cut last year.

09.03.2026 21:49 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As DOJ settles antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, AG Kris Mayes and other states seek mistrial Attorney General Kris Mayes and about two dozen other states are filing for mistrial and say they will keep litigating after the DOJ and Live Nation signed a tentative deal last week.

Attorney General Kris Mayes and about two dozen other states are filing for mistrial and say they will keep litigating after the DOJ and Live Nation signed a tentative deal last week.

09.03.2026 21:34 πŸ‘ 6 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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What to expect if Cochise County Board of Supervisors refuse to certify 2026 election results Let’s turn the clock back now to 2022. Election denialism was everywhere and the Cochise County Board of Supervisors made national headlines for refusing to certify the results of the election there. ...

Let’s turn the clock back now to 2022. Election denialism was everywhere and the Cochise County Board of Supervisors made headlines for refusing to certify the results of the election there. Well now, they’re raising the same election concerns they raised then.

09.03.2026 21:04 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Arizona gas prices spike because of Iran conflict, California refinery issues Gas prices are on the rise in Arizona. AAA Arizona says on average, a gallon of regular, unleaded gas costs $3.86 today β€” up more than 50 cents since just last week.

AAA Arizona says on average a gallon of regular unleaded gas costs about $3.86 today. That's up almost 80 cents from last month and up more than 50 cents since just last week.

09.03.2026 20:45 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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Improv courses help University of Arizona medical students become better doctors Medical students at the University of Arizona have lots of mandatory courses to complete, and one of them is a bit unique: improv.

Medical students at the University of Arizona have lots of mandatory courses to complete, and one of them is a bit unique: improv.

09.03.2026 20:43 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Arizona Senate turns over 2020 Maricopa County election audit records to FBI The Arizona Senate turned over election records related to its widely-discredited review of Maricopa County’s 2020 election to the FBI last week.

The Arizona Senate turned over election records related to its widely-discredited review of Maricopa County’s 2020 election to the FBI last week.

09.03.2026 20:17 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Show for March 9, 2026: Trade with Taiwan, improv for med students and more Arizona exports were up last year, and a new country is the state’s second-biggest trading partner. The head of the Arizona Commerce Authority on what that means for the state. Plus, what doctors can ...

Arizona exports were up last year, and a new country is the state’s second-biggest trading partner. The head of the Arizona Commerce Authority on what that means for the state. Plus, what doctors can learn from improv comedians and vice versa.

That and more on today's podcast.

09.03.2026 20:11 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Sonora governor: SΓ‘sabe-Altar highway project would bring Arizona tourists to more Mexican beaches Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo hopes connecting the small port of entry at SΓ‘sabe with the rest of the state’s highway system would spur tourism to beach towns.

Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo hopes connecting the small port of entry at SΓ‘sabe with the rest of the state’s highway system would spur tourism to beach towns.

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Bureau of Indian Education, BIA launch new wildland firefighting career pathway Highschoolers across six BIE-run schools in South Dakota, Oklahoma, Montana and New Mexico are already participating, including Northwest High School in Shiprock on the Navajo Nation.

Highschoolers across six BIE-run schools in South Dakota, Oklahoma, Montana and New Mexico are already participating, including Northwest High School in Shiprock on the Navajo Nation.

09.03.2026 20:10 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Arizona's Verde River scores a C+ in new report card. Here's why The Verde River watershed in northern Arizona scored high for recreation and low for water quality.

The Verde River watershed in northern Arizona scored high for recreation and low for water quality.

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Taiwan passes Canada and China to become Arizona's No. 2 trading partner Exports from Arizona businesses to other countries increased 37% last year β€” more than $44 billion worth.

Exports from Arizona businesses to other countries increased 37% last year β€” more than $44 billion worth.

09.03.2026 20:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the ASU doctoral student who was a contestant on Season 2 of 'Beast Games' One of the contestants on Season 2 of β€œBeast Games” team is a Ph.D. student at ASU, studying neuroscience. Sammie Harker graduated high school at 16 and finished two degrees at ASU two years later.

One of the contestants on Season 2 of β€œBeast Games” team is a Ph.D. student at ASU, studying neuroscience. Sammie Harker graduated high school at 16 and finished two degrees at ASU two years later.

09.03.2026 20:07 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This week at the Arizona Legislature: GOP creates crimes for ICE protesters, pot smokers The state House is scheduled to vote on a measure that would create two new crimes aimed at protestors who are critical of ICE. Opponents say it may have unintended consequences.

The Arizona House of Representatives later on Monday is scheduled to vote on a measure that would create two new crimes: civil terrorism and subversion.

09.03.2026 18:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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KJZZ's Sun Up KJZZ's Sun Up is a weekday morning podcast giving you the Arizona news you need to start your day. It is the biggest stories of the day from KJZZ News.

Welcome to a new week! Let’s kick it off with the news:

πŸ–οΈ Highway could connect AZ to more Sonora beaches
πŸ€– Businesses are losing knowledge to AI
🌡 A water-saving biofuel starts with cactus pears

All this and more in your daily Sun Up podcast.

09.03.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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U.S. Judge says Kari Lake broke law in overseeing Voice of America He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers.

He declared all of Lake's actions over the past year to be null and void, including the layoffs of more than 1,000 journalists and staffers.

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