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Journalist of the Month: Nadia Politis

Nov 26, 2024 | ijnet.org | Phineas Hogan

Chilean science journalist Nadia Politis has explored the ends of the earth and beyond. From reporting in the bitter cold of the South Pole to the dry deserts of South America, Politis has filled a gap with her science coverage, an underreported beat in Chile. Throughout her career as a radio host and correspondent for CNN Chile, Politis covered the land, seas and stars — reporting on extremely large telescopes, documenting Antarctic expeditions and more.
AI detection tool helps journalists identify and combat deepfakes

Nov 20, 2024 | ijnet.org | Phineas Hogan

The personalization of social media has expanded the reach and power of misinformation. Popularized by the surge of TikTok and its “For You” page — an infinite stream of content rooted in users’ interests, determined by information farmed from browsing histories, engagements and location — platforms like Instagram, YouTube and X have adopted the model and created their own versions.
Biden locks in $6.6B for huge TSMC chip factories in Arizona, ensuring Trump can’t rescind CHIPS Act deal

Nov 18, 2024 | pinalcentral.com | Phineas Hogan

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Biden locks in $6.6B for TSMC chip factories

Nov 18, 2024 | azdailysun.com | Phineas Hogan

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has finalized a $6.6 billion award for the Taiwan semiconductor giant that is building massive factories in Phoenix, amid concerns President-elect Donald Trump will derail subsidies aimed at fostering the domestic chip industry. “This is a gigantic announcement,” Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo told reporters on a call ahead of the announcement early Friday, 10 days after Trump’s election.
Biden locks in $6.6B for TSMC chip factories, ensuring Trump can’t rescind CHIPS Act deal

Nov 18, 2024 | azmirror.com | Phineas Hogan

by Phineas Hogan/Cronkite News, Arizona Mirror November 18, 2024 WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has finalized a $6.6 billion award for the Taiwan semiconductor giant that is building massive factories in Phoenix, amid concerns President-elect Donald Trump will derail subsidies aimed at fostering the domestic chip industry. “This is a gigantic announcement,” Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimundo told reporters on a call ahead of the announcement early Friday, 10 days after Trump’s election.
Mesa man fined for fraudulent movie-making venture

Nov 17, 2024 | ktar.com | Bailey Leasure |Phineas Hogan

PHOENIX — A Mesa man was fined on Tuesday for defrauding investors with a movie-making venture, according to a press release. The Arizona Corporation Commission ordered Michael Saquella and his affiliated companies Best Image I, LLC, and Cactus Blue Entertainment, LLC to pay $915,005 in restitution and a $100,000 administrative penalty for the violations. The commission found that Saquella failed to disclose to investors his prior criminal conviction for securities fraud.
Weekend Wrap: Here are the top Phoenix news stories from Nov. 15-17

Nov 17, 2024 | ktar.com | Phineas Hogan

PHOENIX — From a respiratory illness on the rise in the Valley to Wildlife officials offering $100,000 for information related to the death of an endangered wolf, here are the top Phoenix news stories from Nov. 15-17. Respiratory illness is on the rise in metro Phoenix, doctor saysCoughing, sneezing, sniffling and other health-related issues are plaguing people across the Valley.
Huey Magoo's planning 12 restaurant openings in Arizona

Nov 17, 2024 | ktar.com | Bailey Leasure |Phineas Hogan

PHOENIX — Huey Magoo’s, a Florida-based restaurant chain known for its chicken tenders, is planning on opening 12 Arizona stores in Maricopa County, according to a press release. The nationwide franchise is planning on opening 42 new restaurants throughout Texas, Arizona and Virginia with 250 new stores in development. Huey Magoo’s has a large presence in the Southeast part of the United States with several locations in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina.
Phoenix stabbing leaves one teen dead

Nov 17, 2024 | ktar.com | Bailey Leasure |Phineas Hogan

PHOENIX — One teenager has died after a stabbing in Phoenix Saturday morning, authorities said. At 3 a.m. in the area of East Lakewood Parkway in Ahwatukee, officers responded to a stabbing call between two juveniles and found 15-year-old Jaylen Reeves with injuries. He was taken to the hospital where he later died from his injuries.
Phoenix Zoo, partners release 25 threatened snakes into wild

Nov 17, 2024 | ktar.com | Bailey Leasure |Phineas Hogan |Payne Moses

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Zoo, along with several conservation partners released 25 threatened garter snakes into the Tonto National Forest on Sept. 13. The garter snakes’ release by the Phoenix Zoo was done in collaboration with the Arizona Game and Fish Department, U.S. Geological Survey’s Arizona Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit, University of Arizona, US Forest Service – Tonto National Forest and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.