Palm desert articles
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A visit to the "Silicon Desert"
Phoenix has been in the semiconductor business for a while now, but the Biden administration is taking it to another level by sending a major infusion of cash to tech companies in the desert city to expand chip-making capabilities. In this episode, “Marketplace” host Kai Ryssdal visits Phoenix with Washington Post columnist Heather Long. They dig into the challenges of rebuilding the country’s semiconductor industry.
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Planting Trees and Equity in the Arizona Desert
On a recent Sunday morning, the Barrio Centro neighborhood in Tucson, Arizona, was abuzz with activity. People from all walks of life were busy hauling dirt, planting saplings and building earthworks like berms and swales in the warm spring air. They were part of a community planting event organized by
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Inside Pinterest’s Mission to Take Over the Desert
When it comes to planning outfits for music festivals or themed events, many of us seek inspiration from Pinterest. This year, the platform had activations at Coachella for both weekends, bringing our mood boards and visions to life. During the music festival in April, Pinterest introduced a unique experience at Coachella called the Pinterest Manifest Station. This customized activation provided attendees with the opportunity to explore new ways to express themselves while incorporating...