How a Top Mexican Cartel Smuggles Fentanyl to the U.S.
New York Times reporters documented how fentanyl was concealed by Mexico’s most powerful criminal syndicate, which is adapting in the face of a crackdown by two governments.
Arizona
Two wildfires in US west spur ‘fire clouds’ with erratic weather systems
Containment slips for megafire in Grand Canyon and large blaze in Utah as hot and dry weather fans flamesTwo wildfires burning in the western United States – including one that has become a “mega-fire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon – are so hot …
A New Border Wall in Arizona Would Block a Key Wildlife Corridor
The barrier, in a remote part of Arizona, would threaten one of the most important remaining animal migration routes on the state’s southern border, according to a new report.
Arizona Woman Jailed for Helping North Korea in $17M IT Job Scam
Arizona woman jailed 8.5 years for aiding North Korea’s $17 million IT job scam, defrauding over 300 US companies. Learn how to protect your business from such sophisticated cybersecurity threats.
RFK Jr strides into new controversy: hiking in sweltering Arizona … in jeans
US health secretary posed for photos in sweat-drenched T-shirt while hiking up Arizona mountain on 107F dayRobert F Kennedy Jr has promoted contrarian ideas around issues such as vaccines but another, more sartorial, choice has also raised eyebrows – a…
Adelita Grijalva wins Arizona Democratic primary for House seat
Grijalva beat Gen Z activist Deja Foxx in the race and will succeed her late father, Raúl Grijalva, in the roleAdelita Grijalva won the Democratic House primary in Arizona to succeed her father, beating a young social media activist in a closely watche…
Wildfire that destroyed Grand Canyon lodge spread after being left to burn for days
Arizona’s governor calls for federal investigation into National Park Service’s handling of the fire, which was sparked in early JulyA wildfire raging along the Grand Canyon’s North Rim that leveled a historic lodge erupted over the weekend after burni…
Arizona resident dies from pneumonic plague, health officials say
Death marks first recorded plague death in Coconino county since 2007 but not the most recent case in the stateA person has died from pneumonic plague in Coconino county, Arizona, the first such death there since 2007 – though officials are saying the …
Wildfires destroy historic lodge on Grand Canyon’s North Rim, park says
Grand Canyon Lodge consumed by two wildfires that have burned more than 45,000 acres in areaThe historic Grand Canyon Lodge on the monument’s North Rim has been destroyed by a fast-moving wildfire, the park said on Sunday. The blaze has forced official…
Wildfires force evacuations at two national parks in the US west
Visitors and staff at Arizona’s Grand Canyon and Colorado’s Black Canyon national park were evacuated Fire activity is increasing across the American west, as critically dry landscapes and spiking temperatures fueled blazes in 11 states on Friday.Evacu…