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Good morning, people of Phoenix! It's me again, Nicole Tess Kazora , your host of the Phoenix Daily.

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Here are the top three stories today in Phoenix:

  1. Autonomous vehicle company Waymo announced plans to grow its presence in Downtown Phoenix. The announcement comes amid general uncertainty about the future of the technology. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
  2. This April, The Duce will host a rock and roll revue to raise money for humanitarian aid in Ukraine. One hundred percent of all proceeds will go towards a nonprofit working with displaced Ukrainian peoples in Poland. (Phoenix Patch)
  3. From ASU Prep to the Moon! An experiment designed by a group of local high school students was selected by NASA to be included in a 2023 space flight. Their subject: sponges. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)

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Today in Phoenix:

  • The FRIENDS Experience: The One in Phoenix at Paradise Village Gateway (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • The Phoenix New Times has a rundown of the biggest and best concerts coming to the region this month. Highlights are sure to include shows from Haim, Orville Peck, and Rob Zombie. (Phoenix New Times)
  • The Phoenix New Times has a rundown of the biggest and best concerts coming to the region this month. Highlights are sure to include shows from Haim, Orville Peck, and Rob Zombie. (Phoenix New Times)
  • Honey Bear's BBQ is set to be replaced by another barbeque spot. Little Miss BBQ will take over the space sometime this fall. (Arizona's Family)

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— Nicole Tess Kazora

About me: Nicole is a freelance writer who graduated from the University of Maryland with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. At her core, she loves painting acrylic portraits, listening to political and social commentary, and examining research in the social sciences.

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