Arizona’s First K-8 Career Academy | Mesa News

When You Eat May Impact Brain Health | Mesa News

New research reveals that limiting your eating window to just 8-9 hours a day may significantly boost brain health and reduce dementia risk—especially for overweight women. In a small study of 47 women aged 50-79, those who ate only between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (while cutting 500 calories daily) saw sharper problem-solving skills and lost an average of 15 pounds over six months—while the control group, who ate over 12 hours, didn’t show similar cognitive gains. Experts say this could be a game-changer for aging populations, as dementia disproportionately affects women and those who are overweight. Though the study is small, researchers believe syncing eating with your body’s clock may enhance memory, reduce errors, and lower inflammation—potentially offering more protection than diet alone. Next steps? A much larger trial to confirm these findings and explore the science behind timing, metabolism, and brain function. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a3cd874442698711

Gilbert’s Water Future Under Scrutiny | Mesa News

Gilbert’s tap water remains safe, but two wells are offline due to PFAS detection—localized, not systemic—while the town assures ample supply. Local businesses like A&P Nurseries, whose plant health depends on pristine water, are feeling the strain. Residents are paying higher bills this April, funding a final year of critical infrastructure upgrades meant to stabilize finances and future rates. With Arizona facing looming Colorado River uncertainty, Gilbert is racing to modernize its water systems—including a major treatment plant overhaul and new wells—possibly catching up on years of deferred maintenance, while businesses scramble to secure their own water futures. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/77e816e88a758bea

Mercedes at Risk in U.S. Auto Market | Mesa News

A new Senate bill threatens Mercedes-Benz’s U.S. sales by blocking companies with 15%+ Chinese ownership — Mercedes has nearly 20% passive stake. The bill, backed by Senator Bernie Moreno, gives automakers until 2030 to comply or risk exclusion, with possible waivers. Senator Ted Cruz suspects GM is pushing the bill to boost Cadillac’s competitiveness, but GM denies targeting rivals, saying they support American manufacturing. This isn’t the first time: Polestar was banned last month for Chinese ownership, while Volvo remains approved — highlighting the messy, politically charged landscape of U.S. auto policy. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/326c17b197a0d93b

Phoenix’s Heat Divide and the Trees to Fix It | Mesa News

Phoenix’s southern and western neighborhoods are baking under extreme heat due to dangerously low tree cover—sometimes as little as two percent—creating a worsening urban heat island effect. The city’s response? A bold new Shade Plan launched two years ago, aiming to restore balance by planting trees and installing shade structures where it’s needed most. Since 2024, the Community Canopy program has planted over 450 trees in south Phoenix alone, while Canopy for Kids has added 68 trees and schools now boast eight new shade structures. Four pedestrian shade shelters also dot busy intersections. But it’s not just city efforts—local groups like Unlimited Potential are planting trees and teaching care, because as one arborist warns, trees only cool if they’re tended. This push is part of a larger fight against the heat trapped by decades of concrete replacing farmland and green space, making extreme temperatures unbearable for residents and homes. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/a3b4109bf711b3ac

Former ASU Star Sentenced for Multiple Assaults | Mesa News

Former Arizona State football player Tevin Favor just got 34 years behind bars after being convicted of four counts of sexual assault — prosecutors call him a serial rapist, and the evidence reveals multiple attacks over years. This isn’t his first rodeo: he was acquitted in 2018 after a woman accused him of forced assault, but victims kept coming forward. The latest conviction stems from a 2023 party in Paradise Valley, where she says he overpowered her while she was intoxicated. Four women total have now come forward — some years after the assaults — and despite Favor never playing a game as a walk-on in 2012, his sentence marks a painful but crucial victory for survivors who risked everything to speak up. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/719d655fcf9ce5b3