Exclusive: Details of El-Rufai’s nine-hour corruption trial in Kaduna

THE Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) sprang a surprise in its case against former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai at…

The Bronx is getting a new casino and a reimagined Ferry Point Park, too

A glimpse of redevelopment plans for Ferry Point Park in the Bronx, where Bally's Corp. is siting a new casino. Here's a look at designs…

Millions in untraceable conservative money is flooding into Colorado to oppose tax-related ballot measures

Most of the money is targeted at Amendment 87, which would impose a graduated income tax rate on businesses and individuals, increasing the tax burden…

Far-Right Bookshop Praised by Reform’s James Orr Faces Police Warning Over ‘Racist’ Post About Muslim Men

Oldspeak, which sells Hitler’s speeches and flew a ‘Remigration Now’ flag, has been endorsed by senior right-wing figures, including Lord Frost, James Orr and Tommy…

Colorado Democrats’ first legislative supermajority is within reach. They’re not spending like they want it.

Republican groups are outspending Democrats in Highlands Ranch, Pueblo and Loveland by more than four to one

Andy Burnham Turns Brexit Question on Badenoch, Telling Her to Face the ‘Mess They Left Behind’

Judge indefinitely REVERSES White House media ban in big win for press

North America’s largest wildlife overpass is working. I-25 collisions near Castle Rock are down 91%.

In the 10 months since the wildlife crossing between Larkspur and Monument opened, there’s been just 2 reported collisions

Former Ukrainian officer goes on trial over Nord Stream gas pipeline blasts

Midweek Roundup: every bus rapid

News and commentary from the past week or so. News: Commentary: This is an Open Thread.

New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them.

The post New Mexico and El Paso Spent Millions on Climate Plans. Three New Data Centers Could Undo Them. appeared first on ProPublica.

Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light

Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to…

In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label

In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.

Housing is slightly more affordable in Colorado, a report shows. You may not have noticed.

Falling home prices, higher wages may be helping ease housing affordability challenges. But the data still shows we’re not there yet. 

We’re not gonna ban 80 books like it’s something to do

Your daily Minnesota news roundup starts … NOW. In 2024, Gov. Tim Walz signed a bill into law that prohibited schools and libraries from banning…

Respect the hustle: Rudy Gobert’s stoic leadership is a linchpin for new-look Minnesota Timberwolves

In a season of new faces like LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves will go nowhere without veteran Rudy Gobert. The post Respect the hustle: Rudy…

Van Gogh work unseen in public for 60 years on show in Hong Kong

Hundreds of people queued on Tuesday outside a Hong Kong gallery to see a Vincent van Gogh painting on public display for the first time…

Four in five new jobs taken by foreigners in last decade

347: Truth & Reconciliation

Why are there so many plants? New research reveals two key phases in Earth’s past

Extreme greenhouse events in the past killed many plants – but also gave rise to new ones.