Thursday, October 9, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1898, St. Michael’s Mission on the Navajo Nation was blessed and officially dedicated. This photo shows a traditional St. Michael’s Navajo dwelling.

Hurricane Priscilla’s remnants are forecast to drench Arizona, bringing several days of rain, cooler temperatures, and a threat of flooding across much of the state.

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If you’ve ever noticed your gums bleeding while brushing, new Harvard research shared by today’s sponsor, SynaDentix, reveals it could be more than a dental issue. It may be an early warning sign of memory loss.

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Hobbs Announces Reelection Bid

Gov. Katie Hobbs announced her 2026 reelection bid on Wednesday, appearing on Good Morning Arizona to outline her plans.

The first-term Democrat said her priorities include affordable housing, education, and water conservation. “While Washington keeps driving up costs and fueling chaos, we’re balancing budgets, lowering costs and delivering real results here at home,” she said.

Republican challengers to Hobbs include U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs, Karrin Taylor Robson, and U.S. Rep. David Schweikert. The Republican Governors Association issued a statement calling Hobbs’ record “disastrous.”

Voters Weigh Tax Hike for Healthcare

Maricopa County voters began receiving election ballots on Wednesday that include Proposition 409, a bond measure that would collect up to $898 million for new and upgraded Valleywise Health facilities.

The bonds would be funded by a property tax increase of roughly 11 cents per $100 of assessed value, or about $44 a year for a home valued at $400,000. Ballots are due by Nov. 4.

The money would go mostly to expand behavioral health and emergency services in the growing area, including adding a new 200-bed behavioral health hospital.

Critics of the measure cite concerns about higher taxes, suggesting private and charitable funding could be used to expand mental health services.

Cardinals Fine Coach $100K

The Arizona Cardinals fined head coach Jonathan Gannon $100,000 for a sideline altercation with running back Emari Demercado during Sunday’s loss to the Tennessee Titans.

The incident occurred after Demercado slowed down during a 72-yard run and dropped the ball just before reaching the end zone, prompting Gannon to confront him. Watch.

The NFL said it will not take further action on the matter, and Gannon later apologized to Demercado and the team, saying, “It’s not really who I am, who I want to be, and I told the guys that today.”

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Harvard research reveals a specific pattern of gum bleeding that’s now directly linked to memory loss.

Most people think a little bleeding when brushing is harmless.

However, this specific bleeding pattern is a red flag, a warning that something potentially dangerous is already spreading within your body.

You might not even realize it’s happening until it’s too late.

If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could already be at risk.

A new video shows exactly what to look for, and what you need to do as soon as possible:

Memory Loss: Do Your Gums Bleed Like This?

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Harvard research reveals a surprising link: a specific gum bleeding pattern now tied to memory loss. While most people dismiss a little blood while brushing as harmless, this hidden sign can actually warn of something dangerous already spreading in the body. You may not notice until it’s too late. If your gums bleed like THIS, your brain could be at risk.

Watch this video to learn what to do immediately.

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