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Emergency response systems were reported down at some of the Phoenix area's biggest police agencies and health-care providers early Friday, affecting vital services across the region. Because their computers weren't working, some police and ambulance providers were dispatching cars manually. Emergency dispatchers were able to take 911 calls but were writing down information on paper to share with first responders.

It's not just Tenacious D bandmate Kyle Gass. In the wake of the violent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump's life, plenty of people took to social media to make jokes and comments, and they're reaping the consequences. School employees, a restaurant worker, a fire chief and a political aide have all lost their jobs or resigned after outrage over their posts, according to statements by their employers and news reports.

The WNBA All Star Game is in downtown Phoenix this year on July 20. The Footprint Center will welcome some of the biggest names in women's basketball like Diana Taurasi, Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, plus thousands of fans during the three-day long celebration. In anticipation of the game and related events, the team at OVG Hospitality, the official food and beverage partner of Footprint Center, has put together a brand-new concessions menu for fans attending the game.

Shoppers and deal lovers, Amazon Prime Day is here! Amazon Prime Day 2024 is July 16-17 and will give Prime members a shot at big discounts and sweet deals on a number of electronics, gadgets, beauty products and more. Here's everything Arizonans need to know about Amazon Prime Day:

Atlanta-based Moe's Southwest Grill, a fast casual chain that offers build-your-own burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, nachos and salads, closed all their Arizona locations in the 2010s. Now, it seems, the chain is making a comeback. Father and son duo Tony and Namit Mangat are the franchise owners for the new Arizona locations and they plan to open five new locations over the next five years. Read more about the new location at the link in our bio.

Kroger is seeking to buy Albertsons and Safeway supermarkets in a proposed $24.6 billion purchase. But to allay monopoly concerns, assuming the deal goes through, Kroger has vowed to sell nearly 600 stores it acquires nationally, including 101 in Arizona. Kroger is seeking to buy Albertsons Cos., which owns both Albertsons and Safeway markets. Read more at the link below👇

There’s more than a week remaining before the 2024 WNBA All-Star Game comes to Phoenix and the anticipation is growing around the downtown area. Nike added to the excitement with ads featuring Las Vegas Aces star A’ja Wilson and New York Liberty star Sabrina Ionescu on buildings near Footprint Center. Both players will be representing Team USA at the All-Star Game, featuring 12 of the best players in the WNBA against the squad going to the Paris Olympics.

From Phil Boas: "I’m probably not the best person to sound off on the price of beer at Chase Field. When I was 12 or so, I sneaked a few sips from my Dad’s Budweiser and scrunched my nose. My drinking days were over. So, I’m not exactly an authority on the subject. But I read Arizona Republic sportswriter Theo Mackie’s piece on how the standard beer sold at Diamondbacks’ games is pretty pricey — $15.49 for a 24-ounce domestic can, $16.49 for 'premium.' That perked my interest. And demands a response."

Babies R Us will be popping up inside about 200 Kohl's department stores in the fall. The company announced Wednesday which stores would be getting the new Babies R Us shops. Two Arizona Kohl's locations were featured on the list. Kohl's officials said the shops will introduce new customers to Kohl's as parents will have a new place to buy "baby gear, furniture, activity and more."

The U.S. Department of Education issued a warning to schools “engaging in misrepresentations or otherwise lying to students” after an Arizona Republic investigation highlighted claims that the University of Arizona’s newest online program misled students about the cost and value of their degrees. Two U.S. senators and Gov. Katie Hobbs also weighed in with criticism in response to what former students described as aggressive marketing tactics that involved deceptive information about career prospects and degree-financing. Such behavior was a hallmark of Ashford University, which UA bought in 2020 and rebranded as the University of Arizona Global Campus or UAGC. Read more at our link below 👇