Canyons, small streams and dry creek beds in the West can be deceptively dangerous, trapping hikers when rainfall upstream causes rapidly rising water.
Category: Arizona
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What to Know About Hiking in Areas Prone to Flash Floods
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Screwworm Flies Steer Clear of Agriculture Dept. Traps
The New York Times – Business:No wild flies caught could mean the outbreak is contained. It could also mean, as scientists have said, that current trapping methods are outdated.
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This Canal System Transformed Arizona. It’s Now in Jeopardy.
The New York Times – On the Runway:Decades ago, the state won funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts at a time of deep drought. The Trump administration says that time has come.
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Extreme Heat Is the New Normal
The New York Times – On the Runway:Firefighters in Phoenix race to save lives in a city that’s only getting hotter.
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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
The New York Times – On the Runway:Water levels in the reservoir, which sits behind the Hoover Dam, are at record lows. A continued drop would imperil water supplies for millions of people and cut electricity from the dam.
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Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate
The New York Times – On the Runway:Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.
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Man Arrested on Suspicion of Arson in Spokane Wildfire
The New York Times – On the Runway:Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested after a witness reported seeing him kneeling near the ignition site, officials said. Winds were forecast to increase Friday and Saturday, bringing a return to extremely critical fire weather.
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Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi, the Prediction Site
The New York Times – Business:The state accused Kalshi on Tuesday of operating an illegal gambling business, escalating the legal battle between states and prediction markets.
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U.S. Solar Installations Fell in 2025 as Trump Attacked Clean Energy
The New York Times – Business:More solar energy was added to U.S. grids than any other technology, but the amount installed fell by 14 percent, according to a new report.
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The Looming Taiwan Chip Disaster That Silicon Valley Has Long Ignored
The New York Times – Business:If China invades Taiwan and cuts off its chip exports to American companies, the tech industry and the U.S. economy would be crippled.
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Sick Detainees Describe Poor Care at CoreCivic ICE Facilities
The New York Times – Business:Problems at detention centers operated by CoreCivic extend far beyond recent measles outbreaks.