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Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. The Phoenix Symphony's Havana Nights: New Year's Eve Gala (phoenixchamber.com) — Phoenix residents can ring in 2027 at The Phoenix Symphony's Havana Nights New Year's Eve Gala at the Arizona Biltmore, supporting music education and community programs. The black-tie celebration features Arturo Sandoval, fine dining, dancing, and a midnight ball drop, with limited high-priced tickets and sponsorships available now.
2. Grand jury indicts 2 ex-Phoenix police officers accused in violent traffic stop (azfamily.com) — Two former Phoenix police officers have been indicted on multiple felony charges after an alleged off-the-books traffic stop near 15th Avenue and Broadway Road, where prosecutors say a man and woman were assaulted and a cellphone destroyed. Both ex-officers, previously assigned to the South Mountain Precinct, have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting a November court date.
3. Silicon Desert: How TSMC Arizona Put Leading-Edge Chipmaking on American Soil (washingtoncitypaper.com) — TSMC's rapidly expanding chip fabs outside Phoenix are turning the region into a global hub for advanced semiconductor manufacturing, backed by an eye-popping $265 billion investment. The project is expected to bring thousands of high-wage jobs, major tax revenues, and a surge of construction work, firmly tying Phoenix's future to the booming AI and high-tech economy.
4. Slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk remembered in Phoenix (azcentral.com) — Residents gathered Thursday outside Turning Point USA's Phoenix headquarters to mark one year since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed, with a statue at the site serving as a focal point for tributes. The vigil drew supporters from across the Valley, offering locals a chance to share memories, reflect on his political influence, and show solidarity at a prominent Phoenix landmark.
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