Phoenix has a new ranking system to measure the severity of dust storms. One of its creators explains what you need to know about the scale. Plus, Tombstone’s historic Bird Cage Theater pulls back the curtain on 19th century boomtown culture.
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phototechno/Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump raised some eyebrows last month when he threw out the idea of a 50-year mortgage. The reaction was swift — even from his own supporters. -
Christopher Harris/Getty ImagesA team of researchers has been studying meteorological and air quality data collected during the 189 dust storms we’ve experienced in Phoenix since 2010. Based on that analysis, they recently unveiled the "Phoenix Dust Scale," a ranking system to assess the severity of dust storms. -
Amber Favela/KJZZFloods in Southeast Asia have killed more than 1,000 people so far — and many more are missing. -
Carol M. Highsmith/Library of Congress/HandoutTombstone’s Bird Cage opened in 1881 in what was then a young, remote boomtown. Today, the historic variety theater is revered among locals and tourists alike. -
Rebecca Weinstein/HandoutAfter stage managing and performing in countless Christmas productions, local creative Rebecca Weinstein pitched an idea to her husband Josh: a Hanukkah cabaret.
