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Arizona Mayors Endorse Kamala Harris for President, Citing Strong Border Record

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One week after Vice President Kamala Harris declared her presidential candidacy, 21 current and former Arizona mayors have endorsed her. These mayors, including representatives from key border towns such as Nogales, Somerton, Bisbee, and San Luis, lauded Harris for her strong border security record, which they see as distinctly different from Donald Trump’s approach.

These mayors emphasized Harris’s work as California Attorney General, where she targeted transnational gangs involved in smuggling weapons and drugs. As Vice President, she has championed significant border reforms, including increasing law enforcement and Border Patrol agents and implementing advanced technology to detect fentanyl and combat drug trafficking. Due to these efforts, border crossings in June reached their lowest level in years.

Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego, President of the Democratic Mayors Association, led the initiative, securing nearly 300 endorsements from Democratic mayors nationwide for Harris’s presidential campaign. The endorsement from Arizona mayors highlights their confidence in Harris’s ability to effectively address border security and immigration issues, distinguishing her from Trump’s policies.

“The excitement surrounding Kamala Harris’s bid for President of the United States is palpable. She is an incredible candidate with an extraordinary record. She is smart, experienced and ready to lead us, together, into the future,” said Tucson Mayor Regina Romero. “I endorse her candidacy enthusiastically. Like me, Kamala Harris is the daughter of immigrants who has shattered one glass ceiling after another. I am ready to do all I can to help elect her to the White House.”

“We are in a moment that only happens once in a few generations, when we have to defend democracy, stand up for our personal freedom, and stand up for the right to vote and our civil rights. That’s why I’m backing Vice President Kamala Harris.” said Mesa Mayor John Giles. “This election will depend on all of us making a choice for the future of our children and grandchildren. In the spirit of Senator John McCain, join me in putting country over party by stopping Trump and protecting our democracy.”

“Vice President Kamala Harris has a demonstrated track record of success and is ready to lead our country on day one,” said Tempe Mayor Corey Woods. “I’m proud to offer my full and complete endorsement as she begins her journey to become the next President of the United States!”

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Arizona Man Plotted Mass Shooting At Atlanta Rap Show To Incite Race War

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In one of the strangest stories to hit the rap world so far this year, it seems a tragedy was narrowly avoided. According to Atlanta’s WSB-TV a man from Arizona was arrested and is now facing federal charges. That came after he was caught trying to plan a mass shooting. The man’s name is Mark Adams Prieto and he was arrested and accused of selling rifles. He was doing so in an attempt to begin a race war before this year’s presidential election. The public revelations follow a months long investigation. It began in October of last year and resulted in a May arrest.

An affidavit submitted by the FBI during his indictment reveals that they were aware of Prieto long before the investigation officially began. That included running into him at multiple gun shows and campaign rallies over a three-year span. Subsequently they claim that in the past year his comments began to develop violent and racist sentiments as he plotted a racially motivated mass shooting. “Prieto believes that martial law will be implemented shortly after the 2024 election and that a mass shooting should occur prior to the implementation of martial law,” a source told the FBI. Thankfully the vigilant watch kept over him prevented an escalation to actual violence.

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Arizona Man Discussed Targeting Rap Concert For Mass Shooting

It was in January of this year that Prieto made the comments about a mass shooting. He revealed to agents that he was specifically targeting Atlanta as he saw it as a symbol of societies downward trends. He specifically discussed targeting a rap show due to the increased chances of an African American crowd. Gun violence has unfortunately been an extensive part of the history of hip-hop, even up to the current day.

What do you think of an Arizona man arrested by the FBI plotting to incite a race war by committing a shooting at an Atlanta rap show? Do you think he would have followed through with his plans if not for his arrest? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Deion Sanders & Colorado Lose Fourth Consecutive Game

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A field goal as time expired doomed Colorado to a 34-31 loss to Arizona and their fourth loss in a row. For most of the game, the Buffs had gone toe-to-toe with the ranked Wildcats. However, both defenses had stepped up after Arizona tied the game at 31 early in the fourth quarter. After four punts (two per team), Colorado missed an opportunity to take the lead through a 44-yard field goal. That gave Arizona just under five minutes to methodically drive their way down the field and seal the game with a 24-yard kick of their own.

The result knocks the Buffs down to 4-6 on the season and 1-6 in conference play. Colorado QB Shedeur Sanders threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns. However, he also took three more sacks, taking his season total to 48. Furthermore, Arizona’s win comes amidst a period of uncertainty for the university. A $240 million deficit in the school’s budget has lead the administration to announce that everything from layoffs to terminating some varsity athletics programs will be considered as a remedy.

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Colorado’s Bowl Window Nearly Shut

Furthermore, the loss almost entirely eliminates Colorado’s chances of playing in a bowl game next month. Bowl eligibility requires a 6-6 record, except in highly unusual circumstances. To achieve that this season, the Buffs would need back-to-back road wins against Washington State and ranked Utah over the next fortnight. While a win against Washington State is feasible, Colorado would likely need a miracle to overcome the Utes.

While Sanders has stated that the team cares about wins, not bowl games, even he would admit that the season has turned into a disaster. Just a few months ago, Colorado was the talk of the college football world, having gone 3-0 in its non-conference schedule. However, they are now once against one of the worst teams in the Pac-12. Furthermore, questions have been raised once more about Sanders’ recruiting style. Despite overhauling essentially the entire roster, Sanders objectively failed to bring in solid units for the O- and D-lines.

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University Of Arizona To Consider Cutting Athletics Programs In Cost-Saving Measure

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The University of Arizona has announced that it will have to consider cutting athletics programs to help balance the books. According to sources with knowledge of a monthly faculty senate meeting, the university is facing a $240M financial shortage. Furthermore, the athletics department was highlighted as a significant drain on the university’s finances. This includes a $55M loan the university made to the athletics department to help weather the stressors of the pandemic. According to the latest financial disclosures from the university, the operating budget of the athletics department is $100M.

As a result, the suggestion has been made to cut a number of the school’s varsity athletics programs, of which there are currently 23. Next year, Arizona leaves for the Big 12 along with Colorado, Utah, and Arizona State. On average, Big 12 schools sponsor 17 varsity programs. That means it could be the end of the road for niche sports such as triathlon, ice hockey, lacrosse, and rugby. However, it remains to be seen what will be on the table.

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Arizona Looking At Multiple Solutions

“Everything is on the table in terms of dealing with athletics. This is an issue that is going to require a lot of tough decisions,” Arizona president Robert Robbins said. Furthermore, faculty members requested that athletic director Dave Heeke be present at future senate meetings, especially for the topic of the athletic department. Additionally, physics professor Johann Rafelski urged Robbins to consider selling the athletics department to an outside vendor. “People who are qualified to run an athletics department may turn it into a profit. We could perhaps get a good sales price,” Rafelski said.

More meetings are expected to be held in the coming weeks as the school considers their next step. However, Robbins noted that the school intended to release its plans for cost-saving measures by December 15 at the latest. This is a developing story and we will have updates as and when they emerge. This weekend, the football team takes on Colorado in one of the last matches of the Pac-12 regular season.

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Omeretta Vs Kenzo B Boxing Match Ends In Double Disqualification

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In the red corner, fighting out of Atlanta, Omeretta. In the blue, fighting out of The Bronx, Kenzo B. The two women headed to the unfamiliar territory of Tempe, Arizona for Thunderbolt Boxing’s Crossover Clash: Clash for the Culture. The good news is that they actually got to the ring. The same couldn’t be said for the headline fight between Charleston White and Suede the Plug God. That fight was called off after White was disqualified for both pepper spraying and bludgeoning Suede before the fight.

The bad news? Omeretta versus Kenzo B didn’t last very long either. The two women were very eager to fight, throwing some hard punches and grappling multiple times. However, in front of a pretty small audience, the fight was soon called due to the wonderfully rare double disqualification. Both women were ejected for repeatedly ignoring the ref’s instructions. On multiple occasions, the referee could be seen telling them to listen to him when he called a break. After finding himself unable to break up the near-MMA brawl happening in front of him, the fight was called.

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Clash For The Culture Disappoints Across The Board

Overall, fans should be demanding their PPV fees back for this event. With one fight scrapped and another ending in a double disqualification, this was hardly the event that fans paid for. The problem is that it blended two very different worlds – celebrity beefs and sanctioned boxing. You can’t put two who hate each other in a ring and then tell them that they have to play by the rules of professional boxing. Given the way that Omeretta and Kenzo were going at it, it should have been an MMA match.

People online were just as unimpressed. “Everybody need a refund cause this was terrible,” said one commenter. “They need to stop doing celebrity boxing, the shit is an unfunny joke,” added another. “How tf y’all thought this was gonna go down…they aren’t professional boxers lol. They could’ve squared up on the Avenue for this lol,” joked a third. It’s unclear if Thunderbolt will be issuing any sort of statement on the event. But it definitely feels like fans deserved better than this.

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Beyonce Experiences Technical Difficulties On “Renaissance” Tour Stop

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It’s rare that an entire tour goes by without some hiccups along the way. So far across both the European and North American legs of Beyonce’s Renaissance tour, she’s maintained consistency from a technical standpoint. One of the tour’s first viral slip-ups came last night during a show in Arizona. In the middle of a song she was performing, Bey’s mic cut out completely. Unsurprisingly, she was a consummate professional continuing her performance.

The technical error resulted in a 10-minute delay in the show, which fans didn’t seem to mind all that much. They chanted her name during much of the downtime between songs. Most of the reactions were about what Queen B herself may think. “Beyoncé is gonna fire everyone. From the production to the stadium staff. Even the football players that use it. They’re all fired,” one fan said on Twitter. Given how locked down the tour has been up to this point, it’s hard to imagine much coming from this one slip-up.

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Beyonce Shakes Off Technical Difficulties

Beyonce’s Renaissance Tour has been impressive for reasons even beyond its consistent lack of tech issues. Across 11 shows in the month of July, she broke Bad Bunny’s record for highest grossing tour in a single month. That announcement came just a few weeks after she broke another record. That record saw her achieving the highest-grossing single show by a female soloist ever. She recently took to her Instagram story to ask fans to wear shimmering silver clothes to every show during Virgo season.

During a recent series of shows in Atlanta, celebs and fellow musicians showed up in spades. Chloe x Halle, Quavo, Summer Walker, 21 Savage, and more took the opportunity to see the queen perform in Atl. They’re only the most recent in a long series of celebs to turn out to Renaissance tour stops dating all the way back to her performances across Europe earlier this year. What do you think of Beyonce’s handling of technical difficulties during a recent show? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Rihanna Drops Immense Bag On Super Bowl Rental Property

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As the halftime performer in the 2023 Super Bowl, it makes sense why Rihanna would choose accommodations costing over $500,000. RiRi treated herself to this Arizona retreat, located in Paradise Valley. The calming ambiance of this pricey abode combined with convenient perks, making this a perfect place to stay before performing for a rowdy stadium. TMZ reports that each night at this “desert palace” costs about $85,000. Do the math, and that’s about $510,000 for a week’s stay!

Paradise Valley is located about 30 miles from the State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. This 5 bedroom and 5 bathroom home resides between mountain views and palm trees, with a whole lot of greenery protecting RiRi from any nosey paparazzi. The Barbadian singer also was able to enjoy its plentiful amenities, including a spacious pool, private gym, and outdoor grill. Downtime is extra fun at this retreat, which is decked out with a putting green, bocce court, and even a pickle ball!

RiRi’s Peaceful Retreat Before The Show

Rihanna performs at halftime during Super Bowl LVII between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, February 12th, 2023 at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ. (Photo by Adam Bow/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Needless to say, this accommodation served as the ultimate stress reliever prior to Rihanna’s performance. RiRi took over the Arizona Cardinal’s stadium on February 12th, and absolutely killed the set, sprinkling in an exciting surprise for fans. Dressed in a red utility jumpsuit with a sexy form-fitting latex bodysuit underneath, the 34-year-old singer slyly revealed her confirmed baby bump. She confidently went on to preform a mash-up of her hits over the course over her career, including “Wild Thoughts,” “Bitch Better Have My Money,” and “Pour It Up.” The halftime show marked RiRi’s first live performance since 2017.

What’s even more surprising about Rihanna’s contribution to the Super Bowl is that she was not paid a dime. That’s right, halftime show performers are not paid for their work, according to Forbes. Instead, they receive the eyes of millions of people, which in turn corresponds to large exposure. Apparently, this is standard for most concerts. As a top-charting artist with 9 Grammy wins, Rihanna has already accumulated herself a large fan base. But, we can only hope that her revival performance is a hint at her steps back into releasing music!

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Kansas City Chiefs Win Super Bowl LVII Against Philadelphia Eagles

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The Kansas City Chiefs just emerged victorious against the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII. Moreover, their victory was hard-fought, well-earned, and the product of an incredibly close game. For viewers who don’t often watch football and hardcore fans alike, it was a nail-biting game. In fact, the two teams were neck and neck for the majority of the game, trading touchdowns and massive plays. However, the game-winning play didn’t come without some controversy.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celenr in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Moreover, this is yet another Super Bowl win for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. Also, the quarterback is now the NFL MVP, becoming the first player to do so and win a Super Bowl since 1999. Given this is the most competitive night in the world for some, it’s not surprising to see some conflict come up. Furthermore, a touchdown and two-point conversion from the Eagles tied the game with 5:15 left. Then, the Chiefs marched down the field with the ball, arriving at Philly’s 15-yard line with two minutes to spare. As Kansas faced a third-and-8 that went incomplete, things looked doable for the Eagles.

However, a flag changed the entire game. According to officials, James Bradberry (defensive back for the Eagles) committed a holding on Chief player JuJu Smith-Schuster that prevented his running route. Moreover, the call meant five yards and fresh downs for the now-Super Bowl LVII victors. Of course, that was all Mahomes needed. After that call, Kansas killed the clock with three plays and set up a 27-yard field goal from Harrison Butker. In the move that sealed their win, his goal gave KC the 38-35 lead.

Meanwhile, the Eagles’ final play was a throw from Jalen Hurts that didn’t reach the end zone. So, Mahomes and company scored Super Bowl No. 2 for the Chiefs. Overall, it was an incredible game and an overall wonderful night for entertainment. Between Rihanna’s halftime show and commercials galore, any pop culture fan had something to celebrate. However, what did you think about that game-winning call for the Chiefs and the game in general? Regardless of your emotions, tell us in the comments and come back to HNHH for some heated Super Bowl discussion.

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