Jefferson County GOP fundraising dinner canceled over safety concerns

A fundraising dinner for the Jefferson County Republican Party slated to feature South Dakota governor and vice-presidential hopeful Kristi Noem has been canceled because of safety concerns amid fallout from her admission in a new book that she killed a family dog over behavioral issues, party officials announced Friday. The cancellation also comes amid new … Read more

Colorado legislature updates on housing, land use, energy, taxes

The Colorado legislature began its mad rush into weekend work on Friday as the end of the 2024 session comes into sight, with plenty of major legislation still unfinished. Lawmakers have until the end of the day Wednesday to finish up bills on gun regulations, housing, land use policy, transportation, property tax reform and other … Read more

Thornton pipeline for Poudre River water faces Larimer County decision

It’s been more than five years since the Larimer County commissioners said no to Thornton burying miles of pipe in the county to transport water from the Cache la Poudre River. Now the northern Denver suburb is back in the same hearing room. And it has the same basic request: Let us move the water … Read more

Will Israel end war without the group’s destruction? – The Denver Post

By BASSEM MROUE and LEE KEATH (Associated Press) BEIRUT — Hamas on Thursday was considering the latest proposal for a cease-fire with Israel that the United States and other mediators hope will avert an Israeli attack on the Gaza town of Rafah. But chances for the deal are entangled with the question of whether Israel … Read more

Misinformation rampant on social media as India goes to the polls – The Mercury News

By David Klepper and Krutika Pathi | Associated Press NEW DELHI — Bollywood stars seldom weigh in on politics, so videos showing two celebrities criticizing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi — and endorsing his main opposition, the Congress party — were bound to go viral. But the clips of A-list actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer … Read more

Colorado lawmakers take up bills on oil and gas fees, housing, taxes

The Colorado legislature has expanded its floor calendars and plans fast agendas as it works to pass legislation on housing, gun regulation, transportation, taxes and other priorities ahead of the end of the 2024 session next week. Here are updates on major action and key developments. This story will be updated throughout the day. Updated … Read more

A new form of mpox that may spread more easily found in Congo’s biggest outbreak – The Denver Post

By MARIA CHENG and CHRISTINA MALKIA (Associated Press) KINSHASA, Congo — Congo is struggling to contain its biggest mpox outbreak, and scientists say a new form of the disease detected in a mining town might more easily spread among people. Since January, Congo has reported more than 4,500 suspected mpox cases and nearly 300 deaths, … Read more

Bill limiting truckers from left lane on parts of I-70 moves forward

By Elliott Wenzler, Post-Independent A proposal to restrict big-rig truckers from using the left lane in certain high-risk areas of Interstate 70 through Colorado’s mountains moved closer to becoming law Tuesday after the state House gave near-unanimous support of the idea. Senate Bill 100, brought by Western Slope lawmakers, would also expand where truckers are … Read more

“The whole country is paying the price” – The Denver Post

By DAVID KLEPPER and KRUTIKA PATHI (Associated Press) NEW DELHI (AP) — Bollywood stars seldom weigh in on politics, so videos showing two celebrities criticizing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi — and endorsing his main opposition, the Congress party — were bound to go viral. But the clips of A-list actors Aamir Khan and Ranveer … Read more

Elon Musk Mocks Linkedin Zombies Amid Laid-Off Employees Seeking Jobs, Sharing Ordeal On Platform

Home News Elon Musk Mocks Linkedin ‘Zombies’ Amid Laid-Off Employees Seeking Jobs, Sharing Ordeal On Platform Elon Musk, who is known for his quirky posts on social media platforms, once again sparks controversy by mocking LinkedIn users amid mass layoffs. Elon Musk Mocks Linkedin ‘Zombies’ Amid Laid-Off Employees Seeking Jobs, Sharing Ordeal On Platform The … Read more