Monday, April 7th, 2025

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Good morning, Maricopa. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
ACTIVE NEWS
- ➤ TODAY'S SPONSOR We found your go-to item for upping fall runs and workouts: a top-selling weighted strength training vest. Choose from six pounds up to 30 pounds and add the weighted vest to runs, classes, or gym sessions to enhance calorie burning, improve your core, and increase muscle gains. The Buy
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CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Punk in the Park will take place on April 12 at Wild Horse Pass Festival Grounds on the Gila River Indian Community near Chandler—an all-ages event set to feature bands such as Bad Religion, Pennywise and Face to Face with craft beer tasting available for those 21 and older from noon to 3 p.m. The Arizona Republic
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ After no one won on April 5, the winning numbers were 4, 23, 30, 46, 62 with the red ball 2 and the Powerball jackpot has risen to $45 million for today's drawing after 11 p.m. ET. Players can buy a $2 ticket at local stores—an option that offers a Power Play to multiply non-jackpot prizes. The Arizona Republic
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A local reader asked how to keep kids safe from climate pollution after experts linked poor air quality to lower IQs and higher risks of bronchitis and anxiety. Health officials advise using indoor air filters and avoiding idling vehicles near schools—steps they say can help while tougher pollution rules are pursued. The Arizona Republic
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, April 6, the Diamondbacks ended their road trip in Washington after designated hitter Randal Grichuk hit a clutch two-run double on April 4 and drove in a key run with a hit on April 5 — today the team will face the Orioles at Chase Field with RHP Zac Gallen starting at 6:40 p.m. The Arizona Republic
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Level Up Your Fall Workouts with This Must-Have Weighted Vest
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Just throw it on for your next class, run, or gym session, and feel the difference. It adds just the right amount of resistance to help you burn more calories and push a little harder — without needing a bunch of extra equipment.
The best part? It also helps strengthen your core and build muscle as you move. Whether you're training indoors or hitting the trails, this vest is a simple way to take your workouts to the next level this season.
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