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Starbucks is closing 250 stores. Will Arizona stores be affected?

Starbucks is closing 250 stores. Will Arizona stores be affected?

Starbucks announced it would be closing 250 stores in North America by the end of the week. Are any Arizona locations affected? Here's what we know.
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Opening USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Arizona high school flag football rankings

Opening USA TODAY Sports Super 10 Arizona high school flag football rankings

Arizona high school flag football is here with Gilbert Highland taking the top spot in the opening rankings.
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4 metro Phoenix restaurants named best gluten-free in the US

4 metro Phoenix restaurants named best gluten-free in the US

Four metro Phoenix restaurants took five total awards in USA TODAY's 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards for gluten-free pizza, bakery, cider and more.
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Mid-Major Reacts Results: The Havocs have it

Mid-Major Reacts Results: The Havocs have it

Fans select GCU’s student section as the best mid-major tradition
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Why the Cactus League remains big business for Arizona

Why the Cactus League remains big business for Arizona

According to a study done by Arizona State University, about 1.75 million fans attended Cactus League games in 2026.
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Google spotlights Latin pop as Arizona Spanish concert scene grows

Google spotlights Latin pop as Arizona Spanish concert scene grows

While Google shines a spotlight on Latin pop with a special Doodle, Arizona is ready for months of Spanish-language concerts in 2026.
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Fall arrives in Arizona, with a strong El Niño — and Hurricane Polo

Fall arrives in Arizona, with a strong El Niño — and Hurricane Polo

Astronomical fall has begun and forecasts are looking further at the fall/winter forecast and the impacts that the strongest El Niño ever could have.
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Check out the 10 most-booked restaurants in metro Phoenix this month

Check out the 10 most-booked restaurants in metro Phoenix this month

An online reservation system tracks the ten most booked restaurants in metro Phoenix each month. These were the trendiest bookings.
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Starbucks to close about 250 stores. Some NY locations already announced

Starbucks to close about 250 stores. Some NY locations already announced

The coffee giant says about 250 underperforming locations will close this week. While the company has not released a full list, at least some New York stores have announced plans to shut down.
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Toys 'R' Us is opening 120 new stores. Are any in Arizona?

Toys 'R' Us is opening 120 new stores. Are any in Arizona?

Everyone's favorite childhood toy store Toys 'R' Us is returning from bankruptcy with plans to open over 100 new locations. Is Arizona on the list?
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Audit of AZ spending is overdue. Now, billions in federal cash at risk

Audit of AZ spending is overdue. Now, billions in federal cash at risk

Arizona has racked up a year-long delay completing federally-required audits of government spending.
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You've seen the exclusive Phoenix castle. How you can tour it

You've seen the exclusive Phoenix castle. How you can tour it

It's tough to get tickets to tour this iconic Phoenix landmark. But your chance is coming soon. Here's how to enter the lottery for 2027 tickets.