PHOENIX - From a new Arizona law that could affect your next dentist trip to new tariffs announced by the Trump administration, here's a look at some of the top stories on FOX10Phoenix.com for Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
1. New law allows dental assistants to perform more duties
Dental assistants allowed to perform duties of dental hygienists after passage of new law
A newly signed bill by Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs allows dental assistants to fill in for dental hygienists and could bring changes to your next trip to the dentist.
2. President Trump announces broad tariff measures
'It's our turn to prosper': Trump announces 10% baseline tariffs on imports from all countries
Trump has repeatedly called April 2 "Liberation Day," with promises to roll out a set of tariffs that he says will free the U.S. from a reliance on foreign goods.
3. Ohio suspects accused of torturing man in week-long kidnapping
Six Ohio suspects accused of torturing man in weeklong hotel kidnapping: 'Extremely disturbing'
The six defendants allegedly beat the victim with a metal bat while holding him in an Ohio hotel room for a week.
4. Zelle app shuts down
Zelle app shuts down, but here's how you can still send money online
With the payment app ending, there are other ways to still use the service for digital transactions.
5. Incident over window seat on airplane sparks social media debate
Flight passenger says man deliberately squatted in window seat, ignites social media debate
An airline flyer said a seat squatter tried to tell her to swap seats with him, but she stood her ground, prompting a social media debate. A travel expert weighs in.
Also, your weather forecast for tonight
Arizona weather forecast: Scattered rain, snow showers across the state
We're seeing rain in the Valley and snow in the High Country on this Wednesday.