Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1934, Gov. Benjamin Moeur launched the “Arizona Navy,” dispatching National Guard troops to the Colorado River during a standoff with California over construction of Parker Dam.

Could eating more carbs actually help you age slower? Bread, pasta, and potatoes have spent decades on diet culture’s blacklist, blamed for everything from blood sugar spikes to expanding waistlines. But researchers who tracked 20 blood markers in adults ages 65 to 75 found something surprising. After just four weeks on a certain diet, one group’s biological clock had run back more than a year. So, what carbs can you embrace and which ones should you avoid? Ayla has the full story on today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast. Tune in here!

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Hobbs and GOP Leader Preview Plans

Democrat Gov. Katie Hobbs on Monday said that affordability, border security, water, and public education will top her second-term agenda.

Republican House Speaker Steve Montenegro, who will become minority leader, said the GOP will focus on preserving the American Dream, promoting public safety, and protecting individual rights.

Hobbs will work with the first Democrat-controlled state legislature in 60 years, led by incoming Senate President Priya Sundareshan of Tucson and incoming House Speaker Oscar De Los Santos of Phoenix.

Pet Owners Offered Screwworm Tips

Veterinarians recommend pet owners check their animals daily after two dogs were among the five confirmed New World screwworm cases in Cochise and Graham counties.

The fly lays eggs in open wounds, and its larvae feed on living tissue.

Scottsdale veterinarian Josh Sosnow said no medication is yet approved to prevent infestation, and owners should check surgical incisions daily for unusual odors.

Pets traveling to California or Florida now need a veterinary health certificate showing they’re screwworm-free, and California also requires an entry permit, so owners should call their vet early.

State’s Biggest Crop Brings the Green

Lettuce topped the list of Arizona’s most valuable crops, bringing farmers about $1.2 billion in 2025, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Agriculture data.

Hay ranked second at $236.5 million, followed by pecans at $92.6 million, broccoli at $79.6 million, and spinach at $73.4 million.

Altogether, Arizona farmers received $2.7 billion from crop sales, the analysis found. In 2025, the state’s farmers harvested 24,700 acres of romaine lettuce.

The state also grows cotton, citrus, alfalfa, wheat, corn, melons, and cauliflower, aided by advanced land and water management, including laser-guided slope grading.

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➤ Flagstaff: Republican U.S. Rep. Eli Crane won re-election in the 2nd District, defeating Democrat Jonathan Nez by fewer than 4,000 votes in a rematch. (More)

➤ Phoenix: A judge in Utah set jury selection for June 2028 in the trial of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk. (More)

➤ Statewide: Brian Matlock won the race for state mine inspector, the first Democrat to win the office since 1976. Arizona is the only state that elects its mine inspector. (More)

➤ Tucson: The state transportation department opened a novel diverging diamond interchange at Interstate 10 and Country Club Road, part of an ongoing $600 million I-10 widening project. (More)

➤ Village of Oak Creek: The community installed the 13-foot sculpture Village Treasures by artist Reagan Word at a roundabout south of Sedona. (More)

➤ Oro Valley: The sixth annual Rockin’ 4 Heroes concert drew residents to James D. Kriegh Park on Sunday to honor local military members, veterans, Gold Star families, and first responders. (More)

➤ Coconino County: A sheriff’s deputy fatally shot a man at a KOA campground Saturday night after finding the man struggling with his wife over a gun during a suicide-threat call, authorities said. (More)

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➤ Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff will broadcast live from the University of Arizona Mall for the first time Saturday, ahead of No. 22 Arizona’s game against unbeaten No. 2 Utah. (More)

➤ Arizona Cardinals coach Mike LaFleur declined to blame quarterback Gardner Minshew after Sunday’s 17-3 loss at Seattle, saying, “It was a collective effort to only score three points.” (More)

➤ Arizona men’s basketball dropped seven spots to No. 12 in the first in-season AP poll after its season-opening loss to UCLA. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NFL | NBA | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ A 2010 UC Davis study found that one natural compound can trigger the growth of brand-new mitochondria, the powerhouses your heart depends on. A human trial and a Japanese team backed it up. Since the compound can’t be patented, the research was quietly starved of funding, and most products use far less than the dose researchers tested. (Learn More)

➤ Voters narrowly approved Proposition 141, which bars the state from taxing drivers by miles driven and bans rules to track or limit how far they drive. (More)

➤ Customers of Tucson Electric Power won’t see an automatic rate hike after Tucson voters rejected a 25-year city franchise deal. TEP warned of possible repair delays tied to city permitting. (More)

➤ Intel expects its new Fab 62 chip factory in Chandler to begin operations by the end of 2028, after slowing the project for more than a year while assessing demand. Tool installation is underway at the plant, the sixth at Intel’s Ocotillo campus. (More)

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➤ Government offices will close on Wednesday for Veterans Day, along with post offices and many schools and financial institutions. Normal business hours resume Thursday. (More)

➤ The lighting of a 70-foot Christmas tree and free Veterans Day admission to national parks are among five no-cost family outings around the Valley before the holidays. (More)

➤ Mountain Capital Partners’ purchase of Tubac Golf Resort & Spa and Sedona Golf Resort came with a perk: Power Pass holders can play one free round at each of four select courses through Dec. 31. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes.

➤ Could the carbs we’ve spent decades blaming for unhealthy aging actually wind your biological clock back by years? (Listen Now)

➤ Just as holiday lights start going up, more than 3.6 million ladders are being recalled after reports of falls causing skull fractures and brain injuries. (Hear Details)

➤ Ohio State has suspended a fraternity chapter after video from a weekend party appeared to show two people on fire. (Hear Story)

What’s your Arizona-grown favorite?

Previous Results:

How will you mark Veterans Day on Wednesday?

Fly the flag: 28%
Thank a vet: 18%
Attend a parade/ceremony: 5%
All of the above: 19%
No special plans: 30%

How long has Arizona had an elected state mine inspector?

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