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Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin is giving Carnegie Mellon University $3 billion, a landmark gift that will help establish a new Miami campus while also funding priorities in Pittsburgh. The university says the project will center on applied research and training tied to major societal challenges.
A new Climate Impact Lab analysis says the current El Niño could drive an estimated 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide by February 2027. Researchers say the toll could keep rising into the Northern Hemisphere spring, with the heaviest losses concentrated in already hot, poorer regions.
Andreessen Horowitz has incubated the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a San Francisco-based residential program aimed at high school graduates and early college students interested in building startups and AI-era careers. The tuition-free founding fellowship is set to begin in September 2027, with a longer two-year program planned for later approval.
Japan’s population of people age 100 or older has crossed a historic threshold, reaching 107,677, according to the health ministry. The milestone underscores how quickly the country is aging and adds fresh pressure to long-running debates over pensions, healthcare and elder support.
Health officials say rabies exposures tend to rise in summer, when people spend more time outdoors and have more contact with wildlife. The warning comes as CDC guidance continues to stress that prompt medical treatment after a possible exposure is critical, because rabies is nearly always fatal once symptoms begin.
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art has opened its preview period in Los Angeles, offering visitors a sprawling mix of fine art, comic strips, film memorabilia and outdoor installations. Here are the standout works, spaces and design features drawing attention ahead of its public opening later this month.
Some employers are replacing parts of traditional hiring with pitch events and team challenges that resemble television talent contests. Supporters say the format broadens access and reveals skills that interviews can miss, while critics warn it can be intimidating, time-consuming and biased toward candidates with more free time.
Dyson’s new CameraJet electric toothbrush uses a built-in camera, machine learning and a precision liquid jet to target gaps between teeth.
The FDA has approved Rasonque, a once-daily targeted pill for certain adults with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma, offering a new option for a historically difficult-to-treat cancer.
Dolly Parton, the legendary singer, songwriter, actor and philanthropist whose music and generosity touched generations, has died at age 80.
The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing an executive order restricting parts of mail-in voting, though legal challenges and timing questions remain before the 2026 midterm elections.
The FDA has cleared Roche’s Elecsys pTau217 blood test, developed with Eli Lilly, to help doctors assess Alzheimer’s-related amyloid pathology in patients 55 and older with signs of cognitive decline.
An Arizona woman reportedly lost $4.3 million after scammers posing as government officials convinced her that transferring her assets would protect them. The FBI warns that legitimate agencies will never demand money, cryptocurrency or gold for safekeeping.
Treasury and the IRS have introduced optional standardized forms and procedures designed to make retirement rollovers faster and more secure, with electronic transfers encouraged whenever financial institutions have the necessary systems.
Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled certain salsa and guacamole items because of a potential salmonella risk. The company said it is not aware of any reported illnesses linked to the recalled products so far.
by Stephanie Casanova, AZ Luminaria August 6, 2026 The Tucson City Council approved new regulations on large-scale data centers Wednesday, making them one of the most regulated land uses in the city. The mayor and council also directed city staff to continue looking into potentially banning large-scale data centers altogether, or recommending stricter regulations as community members told the council the proposed regulations didn’t go far enough to stop AI data center companies from extracting Tucson’s limited resources and harming communities in Southern Arizona.
Plastic is convenient, but damaged containers, excessive heat, disposable products, and growing microplastic pollution are raising environmental and health concerns. Simple household precautions can reduce unnecessary exposure.
Botulism is uncommon, but it can cause paralysis, breathing failure and death. Improperly stored foods—including foil-wrapped baked potatoes—can create conditions where the toxin develops.
When we think about environmental conservation in Arizona, desert preservation and water conservation usually top the list. However, an invisible threat is increasingly impacting our local ecosystems, water supply, and public health: pharmaceutical pollution. Whether through improper disposal of household medications or agricultural runoff, active drug ingredients are finding their way into our soil and waterways. Here is a breakdown of what pharmaceutical pollution is, why it matters, and how our community can take action.
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