Brazil's Mantiqueira USA to acquire Hickman's Family Farms, helping the latter recover from a bird flu outbreak and marking Mantiqueira's entry into the U.S. market.

The aurora borealis made a rare appearance in Arizona, drawing spectators and photographers to areas like Fountain Hills. The solar storms causing the event were rated G4 by NOAA, indicating high intensity during the sun's maximum activity phase.

A proposed 107% tariff on Italian pasta imports to the U.S. is raising concerns among businesses and consumers about price increases and availability.

Scottsdale City Hall will install solar shade canopies in its parking lot, a $1.97 million project expected to cover 75% of its utility use and pay for itself in 20 years. Construction starts in spring 2026 with completion the same year.

Flood mitigation work will begin at Cinder Lake OHV Recreation Area on November 3rd by removing sediment and improving erosion control due to wildfire damage.

KB Home expands in Queen Creek with the Olea Groves community, aiming for 500 homes on a 115-acre site near Queen Creek Olive Mill, with a focus on affordability and local agritainment culture integration.

CSAA Insurance Group secured an 8-year lease for 41,000 sq ft in North Phoenix's Terrawest office complex, indicating strong office market activity post-pandemic.

Arizona's real estate market cools down, offering better prospects for buyers, with property prices down 7-8% since July 2022. Real estate professionals express cautious optimism, advising owners to invest in property upgrades to stay competitive.

TSMC is expanding its Arizona operations for AI chip production, marking a milestone in its partnership with Nvidia by starting mass production of AI chips in Phoenix.

Construction begins on Envision 56, a two-building industrial project in Chandler, Arizona, aimed at smaller tenants, diverging from the trend of large, multi-tenant developments.

Chandler Regional Medical Center is expanding with a 100,000-square-foot medical office, enhancing local healthcare access by fall 2026, including an ambulatory surgery and imaging center.

Costco and Marriott are set to open facilities near TSMC's expanding campus in north Phoenix as part of the Halo Vista Development, which aims to create a self-contained community and attract more economic activity to the area.

Phoenix sees a high rate of home delistings, with 30% of homes being removed from the market due to lack of buyers. Homeowner strategies are changing, and experts suggest a market correction.