In Phoenix, the landscape of local journalism is shifting beneath our feet. As digital platforms multiply and traditional newsrooms shrink, questions about who tells our stories-and how much we trust them-are more urgent than ever. The stakes aren’t just about headlines; they’re about the very fabric of community connection and civic life in the Valley. How Newsrooms Change in the...

Walk into a coffee shop in downtown Phoenix or a boutique in Roosevelt Row, and you’ll notice something different these days: fewer cash registers, more QR codes, and a growing list of payment options. Digital payments and even cryptocurrencies are making their mark on the Valley’s small business scene, reshaping how locals shop, dine, and connect with their favorite spots....

Arizona’s sports betting industry started 2025 with impressive numbers that show the market’s continued strength. Operators across the state processed $864,246,556 in total wagers during January, which represents solid growth from the previous month’s $849,316,636. The year-over-year comparison shows that January 2025 generated 22.3% more than the same month in 2024. The steady growth reflects more than just the seasonal...

The 2024 US presidential election drew massive worldwide attention and introduced the planet to a new phenomenon – predictive crypto markets. Before the Trump-Harris presidential race came to a head, most renowned US pollsters saw it as a toss-up, with no clear winner. Yet, a decentralized platform called Polymarket assigned the ex-president a 60.1% chance of victory just weeks before...