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Hi Phoenix! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Flying today from Sky Harbor? Here's how wind could disrupt plans
  • How today's rare rain is changing dog-walking in Phoenix
  • Oracle cloud expert? A six-month Phoenix contract might fit you

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Tuesday: A brief shower or two, temps: high: 80, low: 58.
  • Wednesday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 81 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wind triggers ground stop at Phoenix Sky Harbor (fresnobee.com) — If you're flying into or out of Phoenix Sky Harbor, expect significant delays as strong winds prompted the FAA to issue a ground stop for inbound flights until at least 9:45 a.m. Some arrivals are already delayed over an hour, and outbound flights face gate holds and taxi delays up to 30 minutes.
   

2. Phoenix rain brings relief from triple-digit heat for residents and pets (fox10phoenix.com) — Phoenix residents and their dogs are finally enjoying cooler, rainy weather after days of triple-digit heat, making walks more comfortable at normal hours. Locals say the downpour feels like a blessing and hope the cooler temperatures stick around, offering a welcome break from the long, hot stretch the city just endured.
   

3. Oracle Technical Architect (dice.com) — If you work in enterprise tech, there's a contract Oracle Technical Architect role open on-site in Phoenix, focusing on Oracle Cloud ERP, HCM, EPM, and related integrations. The six-month position seeks someone to lead architecture, oversee implementations, and manage performance, security, and CI/CD across cloud environments for a local employer.
   

4. Grand Canyon University plans Christian law school, names founding dean (christiandaily.com) — Grand Canyon University in Phoenix is moving forward with a new Christian-oriented law school that could welcome its first students as early as fall 2027, pending key state and accrediting approvals. Phoenix attorney James L. Williams will serve as founding dean, aiming to train lawyers who blend rigorous legal skills with community-minded, faith-informed service across Arizona.
   

5. Arizona Lottery Pick 3 Evening, Fantasy 5 results for Oct. 11, 2026 (azcentral.com) — Phoenix lottery players can now check the latest Pick 3 Evening and Fantasy 5 results from the Oct. 11 drawings and see how to claim any winnings. The article explains prize limits at each Arizona Lottery office, including two Phoenix locations and a Sky Harbor office, plus mailing instructions and basic Powerball play details.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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