Cronkite News Highlights

Global Sports and Politics

"Killings, kidnappings, violent oppression of political opposition, torture and censorship are just a few human rights abuses that officials in the Rwandan dictatorship are either credibly accused of committing or failing to investigate."

https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/10/31/sports-politics-collision-creates-controversy-opportunity/

red yellow and green flags
red yellow and green flags
Sports & sustainability

The Olympics has become more of a burden than an advantage for host cities and organizers, so sustainability and legacy is becoming a larger priority for the future of the event.

The eiffel tower with the olympic logo on it
The eiffel tower with the olympic logo on it
https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/07/23/2024-paris-olympics-green-initiatives-sustainability/
College Football Playoff

As the CFP changes gears with a 12-format playoff, the organization also switched to new leadership.

https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/08/28/cfp-director-richard-clark-visits-fiesta-bowl-new-12-team-format/

a group of orange barricades sitting on top of a field
a group of orange barricades sitting on top of a field
Tim Walz AZ visit

Tim Walz chose to campaign in Arizona on debate night, an opportunity he used to put down Trump.

https://cronkitenews.azpbs.org/2024/09/11/vp-candidate-tim-walz-mesa-convention-center/

white concrete structure
white concrete structure