Colorado drought increasingly linked to long-term climate change

Seasonal crisis was 14 times more likely after years of global warming, Colorado School of Mines researcher says

Attack of the jorts: Giant denim shorts have taken over New York City

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Last year’s Hill Country floods traumatized Texas first responders. Then the skies opened again.

“We were all thinking to ourselves, this is déjà vu. Is it really happening, and can I deal with it?” a Center Point Volunteer Fire…

Colorado Medicaid owes federal government at least $8 million for in-home disability care, audit finds

The Office of Inspector General targeted an additional $45 million in federal money for further review but state officials say there was no fraud

Amid care crisis for kids with special needs, a renovated downtown building offers hope

St. David’s Developmental and Therapeutic Services has 2,000 families on their waitlist. Construction underway aims to fix that. The post Amid care crisis for kids…

More than half of the northern wildfires are 100% contained

Plus: North Memorial using disposable hijabs; a journey into the local Wikipedia community; ranch-flavored beer; and more. The post More than half of the northern…

Midweek Roundup: Park (or ride) the bus

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Millionaires could dominate Texas’ crop of new Congress members

A Texas Tribune analysis found Texas' incoming U.S. House delegation stands to get wealthier, with a $3.34 million median net worth among the crop of…

Federal cuts threaten a Houston soccer club for at-risk youth. One state leader hopes to save it.

State and community leaders are working to keep the reVision soccer nonprofit alive after it was featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn

MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the…

10 Colorado trains and trams that speak to our history

Colorado is known for its engineering feats when it comes to rail lines. Here are some of those fun rides as we celebrate 150 years…

Opera Colorado artists sign first contract, three years after they formed a union

The contract includes special carve-outs for developing singers and soloists, most of whom are freelancers not tied to one specific stage

How to Destroy MAGA’s Iran War Talking Points

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Rebel Wilson wins defamation case in Australia

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Littwin: Never mind Jared Polis, Melat Kiros and democratic socialists are not a threat to America

Columnist Mike Littwin writes that you should nevermind Jared Polis, Melat Kiros and democratic socialists are not a threat to America.

ICE deployment looked like ‘occupation,’ ex-prosecutor says

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Trump Has Late Night Meltdown as Iran Refuses to Surrender

MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s late night meltdown as he fears for his life after Iran refuses to surrender and continues to…