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Phoenix Firefighter Faces Sexual Assault, Kidnapping Charges

TL/DR - Jonathan Alexander Estrella, a fire engineer with the Phoenix Fire Department, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and sexual assault in connection with two separate incidents, one of which dates back to 2006. The victims of the assaults are all women who are reported to be coworkers of Estrella. Estrella is currently on…
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$8.8B Historic Home Energy Rebate Program to Cut Utility Bills

TL/DR - The U.S. Department of Energy has approved New York's application for the Inflation Reduction Act’s Home Energy Rebates, awarding the state $158 million for a rebate program to help families afford energy-efficient appliances. The program, which is part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, could offer households up to $14,000…
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Phoenix’s I-10 Lanes Closed: Eastbound & Westbound Traffic Halted

TL/DR - The eastbound and westbound lanes of the Interstate 10 near 7th Avenue in Phoenix, Arizona were closed due to a "law enforcement situation", as per the Arizona Department of Transportation's announcement. All eastbound and westbound traffic had to exit at 7th Avenue. No estimated time was given for the reopening of the freeway.…
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How Skin Color Influences Daily Life for Latinos

TL/DR - The skin color of Latinos significantly affects their lives, including career advancement opportunities, according to 62% of respondents in a Pew Research study. Dr. Edward Vargas discusses the concept of colorism, explaining that it includes prejudices and discrimination based on skin tone and can influence everyday activities like…