Colorado is grappling with a serious child care crisis. The cost of child care is a huge burden for many families. For a single parent, child care can take up nearly half of their income. This is way above the federal affordability benchmark of 7%. The state also has a shortage of spots in licensed
Five years have passed since the events of January 6, 2021, a day that shook the nation with political violence. This anniversary prompts a crucial question: How have we evolved since then? The answer lies in the efforts of local leaders, particularly in Pennsylvania, who are working tirelessly to m
In 1982, a diesel spill near the Millrace in Eugene led to a quick response from students and volunteers. Among them was a group who helped rescue ducks and a goose from the muddy banks. One volunteer even sat with a goose on their lap until it could be cleaned. The incident was covered by local med
New Mexico has been stuck in a rut for a long time. The same political system has been in place since the state was founded. This hasn't worked out well. The state often ends up at the bottom of good lists, like education and child welfare, and at the top of bad ones, like crime. It's like a broken
In Portland, a middle school basketball team is learning more than just the game. The King Middle School eighth-grade team is made up mostly of new players and first-time coaches. They are trying their best, but wins are not coming easy. The team has lost every game, often by a large margin. During
People love watching dark stuff on TV. It's everywhere, from news to shows. But why? Maybe it's because it feels exciting. We might not see real violence often, but we see it all the time on screens. And it's not just violence. Lying, stealing, and being mean are also common themes. News often focu
Celtic Football Club is on the brink of signing Jocelin Ta Bi, a young and talented winger from Ivory Coast. The transfer fee is set at £2 million, coming from Maccabi Netanya, an Israeli club. Ta Bi's impressive performances while on loan to Hapoel Petah Tikva caught Celtic's eye. However, this de
Renee Good was more than a name in a tragic news story. She was a mother, a partner, and a poet who won the Academy of American Poets Prize in 2020. Her poem, "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs, " is a mix of humor and deep thought. It shows her struggle to balance science and faith. The poem talks
Valentina Shevchenko, a top UFC fighter, has strong opinions about modern feminism. She believes the movement has lost its way. In the past, feminism fought for equal rights. Now, Shevchenko thinks it's about something else. She argues that women already have equal rights. So, what's left to fight f
Sports have become a big deal in the world of media. Companies like Amazon and Netflix are spending a lot of money to show NFL games. In 2024, 40 of the top 50 TV shows were NFL games. Only a few other events, like the presidential debates and the Thanksgiving Day parade, made the list. This fight
