1. Nine immigrants were found dead in a tractor-trailer abandoned in a San Antonio Walmart parking lot. Two were from Guatemala and the others were from Mexico. The 29 year old driver has been arrested for the “botched human trafficking operation.” 2. Snooty the Manatee died the day after his 69th […]
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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 26
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Opposition continues to build against the GOP plan to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act after Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) unveiled the proposal on […]
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 […]
Ten things to know for the week: April 24
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. Karim Cheurfi opened fire in Paris at Champs-Elysées killing one police officer. He attacked a police bus at the heart of Paris, and was shot dead at the […]
Ten things to know for the week: March 27
The Roar keeps you updated with local news, recent events and interesting stories ― everything you need to know for this week. 1. On Monday, the Senate Judiciary Committee began considering Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination from President Trump for Supreme Court Justice. 2. FBI director James Comey confirmed last […]
Ten things to know for the week: March 6
by Sueji Han, staff reporter 1. On March 2nd, more than 300 developers and activists joined for the Abortion Access Hackathon for two days trying to find tech based solutions for women’s health care providers who fear the uncertain future under President Trump’s administration. 2. On the 4th, supporters of […]