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Derek Chauvin Reportedly Stabbed in Federal Prison

TL/DR - Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, was stabbed in a federal prison in Tucson, Arizona. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed an inmate was stabbed and transported to a local hospital, but did not identify the inmate as Chauvin. Chauvin, who was serving a sentence of more than two decades for…

12,000+ Valley Families Benefit from St. Mary’s Food Bank Services

TL/DR - St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona, set a new record by distributing food to more than 12,800 families in the days leading up to Thanksgiving. This distribution number surpassed the previous record set in 2016 and represents a 14% increase from the previous year. In total, the organization estimated that 100,000 individuals in…

Top 4 Valley Cities for a Memorable Thanksgiving Escape

TL/DR - WalletHub ranked four Arizona cities in the top 12 best places to go for Thanksgiving 2023. The cities were ranked based on five criteria including, Thanksgiving traditions, affordability, safety, giving thanks, and weather forecast. Phoenix ranked as the 7th best city, with the best ranking for holiday decoration shops per capita; the…

Congress Again Delays Budget Decision: The Ongoing Saga

TL/DR - Congress recently avoided a federal government shutdown by passing a two-part continuing resolution, extending spending levels and federal agency funding. However, the difficulty of obtaining long-term care for seniors was highlighted by investigations indicating the financial burden on families and the use of artificial intelligence by…