The White House has allocated $8.5 billion to Intel under the CHIPS Act to strengthen the U.S. semiconductor industry, impacting Intel's operations in Chandler, Arizona.

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch carrying 22 Starlink satellites illuminated the Phoenix sky, seen by many Arizona residents. Launching from Vandenberg AFB, the mission supports SpaceX's high-speed internet constellation.

Arizona maintains its stance of not observing Daylight Saving Time, a practice it has eschewed for over 50 years, primarily due to its warm climate and energy concerns.

Artificial intelligence is significantly enhancing golf, with technologies like ShotLink providing real-time shot tracking and AI-driven gear customization, improving experiences for players and spectators.

Microchip Technology Inc. announces pay cuts and factory shutdowns due to a challenging economic climate, as per CEO Ganesh Moorthy during an earnings call.

The Arizona Science Center's new 'OceanXperience' exhibit offers a simulated deep-sea adventure aboard the OceanXplorer vessel, with interactive missions for all ages focusing on marine education and conservation.

Arizona's Chandler-Gilbert Community College offers a 10-day boot camp to quickly train semiconductor technicians due to industry demand, with successful job placement rates.

Arizona's House Bill 2477, aiming to name Pluto as the official state planet, passed the House Government Committee vote. The bill celebrates Arizona's role in Pluto's discovery at Flagstaff's Lowell Observatory in 1930.

Arizona patients face a billing controversy with SimonMed Imaging, involving overcharges and difficult refund processes, with a former employee criticizing the company's practices. SimonMed defends their transparency and community contributions.

Arizona is set to add 21 new EV charging stations by 2025, with 80% federal funding and private ownership, prioritizing highway locations to boost electric vehicle adoption.

NASA confirmed that 2023 was the warmest year on record, with Earth's average surface temperature significantly above the 20th-century average, indicating an ongoing climate crisis.

Amazon plans to build two large data centers in southeast Mesa, AZ, totaling 908,000 square feet, with each facility having two data halls. Filing documents seek allowances for height and parking, but there is no set date for construction.

Waymo is set to begin testing driverless rides on Phoenix freeways, with initial plans to extend service to Waymo One customers. The Uber-Waymo partnership offers autonomous rides, despite some public skepticism following a Cruise vehicle incident.