September 16, 2026

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Mexican Independence

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  Mexico celebrates Mexican Independence to remember the beginning of its fight for freedom from Spanish rule. The struggle began in the early morning of September 16, 1810, when Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a priest in the town of Dolores, called on the people to rise against Spanish
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September 11: Remember Through Service

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  Each year on September 11, Americans honor the lives lost in the terrorist attacks of 2001 and recognize the courage of first responders, service members, families, and everyday people who helped others during a moment of national tragedy. September 11 is also observed as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, encouraging people to […]
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Raytheon Tucson Secures $22.9 Billion Contract to Boost Tomahawk Missile

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TUCSON, Arizona — Raytheon, an RTX company with major operations in Tucson, has secured a $22.9 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to increase production of Tomahawk cruise missiles. The seven-year agreement, announced on August 17, will allow the company to increase production to more than 1,000 Tomahawk missiles per year, along with related support […]
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Independence Day

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  Independence Day is celebrated every July 4th in the United States to commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776. This date represents the birth of the nation as an independent country. At night, many cities organize fireworks shows that bring together thousands of people. Besides being a holiday, Independence Day is […]
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Z Beauty Bar

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I’ve built Z Beauty Bar from the ground up in the heart of downtown Tucson, and it hasn’t been easy. The constant juggling act of keeping a small business alive is a reality every Main Street owner knows. What makes it worthwhile is the community we’ve built and the clients who keep coming back. Part […]
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Juneteenth

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  Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United States that celebrates the end of slavery. It was officially recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 when Joe Biden signed the “Juneteenth National Independence Day Act.” Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Texas and announced that enslaved people were free, more […]
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Goodbye to the penny! 

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  The U.S. stops producing the one-cent coin after 232 years. The halt in production follows a mandate from President Donald Trump, who called it a “waste” due to the high cost—it costs more to make a penny (3.69 ¢) than its face value of 1 ¢. On November 12, 2025, the U.S. Mint in […]

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