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The Arizona House of Representatives greenlit two bills on Monday that could establish a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) or other cryptocurrency reserves in the state. What Happened: Senate Bill 1025, called the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,  secured 31 votes in favor and 25 against. The legislation...

Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) paused commercial drone delivery last Friday in Texas and Arizona to fix the aircraft’s software. The suspension followed the crash of two of its latest models at a testing facility in rainy weather, Bloomberg reports. Amazon and Walmart Inc (NYSE:WMT) have...

Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:INTC) has reportedly secured a $3.5 billion contract to manufacture semiconductors for the U.S. military. What Happened: Chip maker Intel has been granted up to $3.5 billion in federal funds to produce advanced chips for military and intelligence use, reported Bloomberg, citing...

A new swing state election poll shows Donald Trump with a lead over Vice President Kamala Harris with less than three months to go in the 2024 election. While there are positives for Trump in the poll, Harris shows strength in key voter groups. What Happened: Harris has been leading Trump in many...

Police have apprehended 66-year-old Ronald Lee Syvrud of Cochise County, Arizona, who is accused of threatening to kill Donald Trump. The arrest occurred during a manhunt that took place while Trump was visiting Arizona this week. Authorities say Syvrud made death threats against Trump in social...

After securing the endorsement of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his 2024 campaign, former President Donald Trump welcomed him at a campaign rally in Arizona. What Happened: On Friday, Trump introduced Kennedy to his supporters in Glendale, Arizona, lauding him as an “incredible champion”...

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against a lithium drilling project in Arizona. The project, which is being challenged by the Hualapai Tribe, has been put on hold due to its potential threat to sacred lands. What Happened: The U.S. Bureau of Land Management approved the...

This article is part of Benzinga Cannabis' series ‘Cultivator Chronicles,' which focuses on the latest trends, developments, and major players in the cannabis cultivation industry. Stay tuned as we dig into the world of cannabis growers and their contributions to this rapidly expanding market. As...

Editor’s Note: A line in this article was corrected to clarify Kamala Harris’s support in the swing states. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are likely set for a head-to-head battle after President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election....

Integrating Bitcoin into retirement portfolios is gaining momentum as investors and institutions recognize its potential benefits. Traditionally, retirement portfolios comprise stocks, bonds, real estate, and precious metals. Now, digital assets like Bitcoin are being considered for their...

Let’s get updated with some of the main cannabis regulatory news of the week. Congress Maintains Ban On Marijuana Sales In D.C. Congress has decided to continue the federal ban on recreational marijuana sales in Washington, D.C., frustrating local efforts to regulate cannabis. This action...

In a significant move that could impact the upcoming presidential contest between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the Arizona Senate has voted to repeal the state’s 1864 abortion ban. What Happened: The Arizona Senate, with a 16-14 vote, passed a repeal of the state’s 1864 ban on...

Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has unveiled plans to propose legislation aimed at helping Arizonans access abortion services in California. This comes in the wake of a near-total abortion ban in Arizona. What Happened: The California governor’s initiative is a direct response to the Arizona...

Donald Trump has called on Arizona lawmakers to address the state’s abortion laws “as fast as possible” after a Supreme Court ruling that upheld an 1864 law. What Happened: The former president took to Truth Social on Friday, to express his concerns about the Supreme...

Abortion has become one of the top issues for the 2024 election and could see a shift in how Joe Biden campaigns against his opponent, former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Trump often takes credit for helping overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. Since then, roughly a third of states have...