Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of June.
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📰 Economy
ASU researcher David Sailor explains how waste heat from data centers may drive up electricity bills during his interview for the Power & Influence series.
The conversation highlights a potential challenge in managing energy costs in our community.
A report from Rounds Consulting Group shows that Arizona added 15,500 nonfarm jobs in Q1 and ranked third nationally, driven by gains in healthcare, tech, and private education—though government and construction saw slower growth.
The findings were released for the Arizona Office of Economic Opportunity.
🏛️ Government
Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport became the first southwestern airport to offer free access to Baltimore-based ReBokeh's assistive mobile app that helps low-vision travelers adjust display settings to read navigational signs; the program was announced on June 4 and will also serve Deer Valley + Goodyear airports.
📰 Lifestyle
Vaughn Hillyard, a born-and-raised Arizonan and senior White House reporter for MS Now, is on parental leave after welcoming his newborn son Hudson in April.
He will return to reporting soon while balancing time at home—showing he values both work and family.
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