Algae could fuel planes, ships and cars; $25 million 'dementia campus' open in Phoenix; Tears for Fears talks new album

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A look at some of today's top stories, the weather forecast and a peek back in history.

Algae projects are most sustainable when combined with other processes like wastewater treatment, something big companies aren’t always aligned with.

Hospice of the Valley officials say the new campus will offer health care professionals and the public access to dementia care resources and training.

Curt Smith and Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears are touring on 'The Tipping Point' but they're still playing 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World.'

Today, you can expect it to be warn, with a high near 99 degrees. Mostly clear at night, with a low near 70 degrees. Get the full forecast here.

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Today in history

  • On this date in 1890, The Arizona Republican published its first issue and would become The Arizona Republic 40 years later.

  • In 1892, a stage coach line was established between Flagstaff and the Grand Canyon.

  • In 1916, private citizens of Arizona let the contract for a solid silver service to be presented to the battleship Arizona. The price was approximately $8,000.

  • In 1943, in his second wartime address to the U.S. Congress, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill pledged his country’s full support in the fight against Japan; that evening, Churchill met with President Franklin D. Roosevelt at the White House, where the two leaders agreed on May 1, 1944, as the date for the D-Day invasion of France (the operation ended up being launched more than a month later).

  • In 2018, Britain’s Prince Harry wed American actress Meghan Markle in a service that reflected Harry’s royal heritage and his bride’s biracial roots, as well as their shared commitment to put a more diverse, modern face on the monarchy.

This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: AZ Briefing: Algae could fuel planes, ships and cars