🌱 Seized Tiger Cub Being Relocated + Phoenix Construction Worker Dies

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Here are the top three stories in Phoenix today:

1. A tiger cub seized by the Phoenix Police Department is being relocated to The Wildcat Sanctuary in Minnesota, where she will join 130 other big cats in a luxurious habitat equipped with amenities such as heated indoor bedrooms, pools, and caves. The cub, named Indy, was initially taken into custody in January after an individual attempted to sell her on social media for $25,000. The suspect involved in the case, Carlos Castro Alcaraz, is scheduled to face trial in July on a felony charge related to the unlawful sale of wildlife. (KTAR.com)
2. A construction worker lost their life on Thursday in a devastating collision on I-10 in Phoenix. During the early hours of Thursday, a semi-truck struck a commercial boom lift vehicle, which was in the process of transitioning from the closed lanes to the right shoulder in the westbound lanes of a construction zone near Guadalupe Road and I-10. The impact caused the worker to be ejected from the lift. Despite being rushed to the hospital, the unnamed victim succumbed to their injuries. The driver of the semi remained at the scene and is cooperating with authorities, while details regarding the cause of the crash remain unknown. (Arizona's Family)
3. Two Phoenix teens co-founded a summer camp to help children who struggle with math. Karina Zaveri and Kaitlyn Markham, co-founders of MathMagicians Camp, started the initiative with the goal to provide a safe and enjoyable learning space for children aged five to 10 with ADHD and dyslexia. Recognized as a valuable endeavor, the teens were awarded a $5,000 grant to support the camp's launch, which will take place in June in Scottsdale. For further details, interested individuals can reach out via email to mathmagicianscamp@gmail.com and watch the video at the link for additional information. (Arizona's Family)

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Today in Phoenix:

• Mindful Motivation Online Workshop - Compliment The Little Things, Online (9:00 AM)
• St. Mary's Food Bank Food Distribution, At Tillman Middle School, 4309 E Belleview Street (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Arizona Restaurant Week is here! Learn how to make the most of the Phoenix dining deals at the link. (Phoenix New Times)
• On Thursday, the Phoenix Union held a town hall addressing the fentanyl crisis in Arizona. (ABC15 Arizona in Phoenix)
• Are you in need of a job or looking to switch careers? The U.S. Postal Service looking to hire workers for a variety of positions. (FOX 10 News Phoenix)
• Today, May 19, join in on the fun as Phoenix Fire Department firefighters play Phoenix Police Department officers in a friendly rivalry charity football game at 7:00 p.m.! Tickets, available here, benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. (Phoenix Fire Department via Facebook)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.