The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On Monday, President Trump appeared on live television to outline his new strategy for the United States military in Afghanistan. Although he had previously supported withdrawing the war, […]
Briefs
A look at the most important news of the week.
Ten things to know for the week: August 14
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On August 13, over one hundred solidarity events were held in response to the hate-fueled rallies that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia. 2. On Friday, a judge […]
Ten things to know for the week: July 17
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. At an Arizona swim hole this past weekend, nine were found dead after a flash flood and a man went missing. Fourteen people total were washed away […]
Ten things to know for the week: July 10
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Over the past week, Microsoft underwent major reorganization, slashing thousands of jobs, mostly sales positions. The company announced that the remaining sales team would now focus on Azure, […]
Ten things to know for the week: July 3
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. In Phoenix this week, extreme heat kept nearly 50 flights from taking off. Temperatures lingered around 120 degrees, making it impossible for some planes to fully lift […]
Ten things to know for the week: June 19
1. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on June 12. The final score was 129-120. 2. The 24-story Grenfell Tower erupted into flames in London, England on June 14. The tragic apartment building fire killed 79 people. 3. On Friday, President […]
Ten things to know for the week: June 12
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On Thursday, the British Prime Minister, Theresa May, held a general election and managed to keep her position as Prime Minister, but ended up losing her parliament […]
Ten things to know for the week: June 5
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On Tuesday comedian Kathy Griffin posted a photo where she posed with a fake Trump dummy, decapitated and bloodied. The act was widely condemned and Griffin consequently […]
Ten things to know for the week: May 8
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Independent centrist Emmanuel Macron won a decisive victory over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the second round of France’s presidential election. Macron, who has never held […]
Ten things to know for the week: May 1
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. “Daily Show” Comedian Hasan Minhaj earned a standing ovation for his performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner. In his address, he underscored the importance of the […]
