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.
Category: Arizona
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Lake Mead, the Nation’s Largest Reservoir, Is Smaller Than Ever
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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.
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6 Winter Travel Destinations for a Spirited Dry January
Evening pickleball, glacial ice plunges and mocktails galore are just some of the ways hotels are wooing travelers for Dry January.
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Coal Jobs or Climate? Trump’s Push Revives a Debate on the Navajo Nation.
As the economic engine for the region, coal offered solid work. But it has also used up water, polluted the air and raised health concerns.
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Coal Jobs Are Disappearing on the Navajo Nation. Can Trump Bring Them Back?
As the economic engine for the region, coal offered solid work. But it has also used up water, polluted the air and raised health concerns.
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Why Are More Retirees Going Back to College?
At Arizona State University, residents pay about $500,000 in entrance fees to live on campus and take classes alongside undergraduates.