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So your insurance dropped your doctor. Now what?
Nationwide, contract disputes are common, with more than 650 hospitals having public spats with an insurer since 2021. They could become even more common as hospitals brace for about $1 trillion in cuts to federal health care spending prescribed by President Donald Trump’s signature legislation signed into law in July.
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Window shopping: Interesting rental listings we found in Phoenix this week (Oct. 31)
Are you looking for a new rental in Phoenix? Here are some interesting listings we found this week.
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The color of blood: Arizona hospitals call for more diverse blood donors
Arizona’s blood supply is in crisis. For minority patients, the shortage is even more severe.
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M3F Fest just announced its 2026 lineup. See who’s headlining
The 2026 edition of M3F music festival in Phoenix will be topped by DJs Peggy Gou and Mau P when the festival returns in March.
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Ready to see ‘tech heaven’? Micro Center to open new store in Phoenix
Get in line, tech heads—Micro Center will soon open its doors in Arizona.
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24 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 2)
Here are some events going on in Arizona this weekend, including Día de Los Muertos celebrations, free movies, and a sumo festival.
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VIVA PHX is back and it’s bigger than ever. What to know about the festival’s return
VIVA PHX will return in 2026 as a six-day, multi-venue celebration of the local culture.
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SNAP benefits will soon be on hold: Here’s how Arizona communities are stepping up
These Arizona businesses, food banks, and community resources are filling in the gap as SNAP benefits are set to pause on Nov. 1.
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He came to Arizona as a child. Now he’s in ICE detention.
21-year-old Judas Rivera was detained by ICE while on his way to work. Now, he sits in the Eloy Detention Center as his family scrambles to stop his deportation.
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Did recent storms affect Arizona’s drought? What the experts say about conditions
After several downpours fueled by tropical moisture from the Pacific Ocean, Arizona’s short-term drought has finally eased, at least a little.
