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Evan Darzi, co-founder and CEO of ElectraTect, writes the molecular compound for Delta-9 THC on April 25, 2023, in Phoenix.

Phoenix company ElectraTect creating marijuana Breathalyzer

As marijuana decriminalization spreads across the country, the market for the plant has flourished, along with a need for technology that can detect THC impairment.

Forest Service locates fire suspect

The man is accused of starting a fire near Mt. Lemmon

Kari Lake during the watch party for Arizona Republicans at the Scottsdale Resort at McCormick Ranch on Nov. 8, 2022.

Kari Lake's lawyers fined in failed Arizona election lawsuit

In an order Thursday, the state’s highest court says Lake's attorney knowingly made “unequivocally false” statements.

Arizona Celebrates Free Comic Book Day on Saturday

Comic books stores all over North America will be offering free comics from major publishers on May 6.

A watchtower seen in the distance at the Florence State Prison.

The Buzz: Life after prison in Arizona

The Buzz examines second chances for formerly incarcerated people.

A Waymo self-driving vehicle sits curbside on Dec. 16, 2022, at the Sky Harbor International Airport Sky Train facility in Phoenix. Self-driving car pioneer Waymo announced Thursday, May 4, 2023, that its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

Waymo robotaxis make more inroads in Phoenix, San Francisco

Self-driving car pioneer Waymo has announced its robotaxis will be able to carry passengers through most of the Phoenix area for the first time.

Volunteers Mike and Candy McCloy gathering signatures outside the parking lot of the Hereford Post Office on March 31, 2023.

Recall effort against Arizona election denier fails

Supporters of the push to recall Cochise County Supervisor Tom Crosby say they fell short of the nearly 5,000 signatures required to place a recall option on the ballot.

Gary Sullivan (left) appraises a Pennsylvania walnut shelf clock, ca. 1795, in Shelburne, VT.

Antiques Roadshow: Shelburne Museum, Hour 3

MONDAY at 8

An artist's impression of an aging star swelling up and beginning to engulf a planet, much like the Sun will do in about 5 billion years.

This star ate its own planet. Earth may share the same fate

For the first time, astronomers have caught a star in the act of swallowing a planet, providing a glimpse into how the sun may eventually eat up Earth.

Pati Jinich explores the food - and stories - of the borderlands.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: The 6th annual Arizona Palooza is a free event supporting better mental health; Student directors discuss their short films for "I Dream in Widescreen 2023"; and "Stories That Soar!" features our youngest author yet.