Congress chose to keep NASA’s overall spending flat for 2027, but it still trimmed the agency’s science arm by a full $1. 3 billion, shrinking the Science Mission Directorate from $7. 3 billion to $6 billion. The decision means a 17% cut in the programs that support research at Colorado’s universiti
The seventies were a boom time for space adventures, but many shows have slipped into the shadows. A few of these series still feel fresh when you watch them today, and they deserve a second look. First up is the TV spin‑off of the classic “Planet of the Apes” saga. In 1974, a single season follo
A young artist in 1825 set out to draw the trees and streams of the Hudson Valley, a trip that changed how Americans saw their own land. Thomas Cole’s finished works were not European mountains or ancient ruins; they captured the jagged peaks of the Catskills, their green woods, silver rivers, water
A surgeon who has led a top joint‑replacement centre finds himself on the other side of the healthcare maze when he is diagnosed with a slow‑growing brain tumour. He shows how the system that was meant to stop waste can, in practice, become a maze that delays treatment and hurts patients. Whil
The new year began with a bold claim: California’s next election would split people into “builders” and “blockers, ” not just red versus blue. Builders want practical solutions for housing, jobs, water, energy, safety and accountability. Blockers prefer to keep the status quo and let political theat
Ruth López was a lawyer who ran the Anti‑Corruption and Justice Unit at Cristosal, a human rights group in Central America. She investigated how the government misused pandemic money and how it used Bitcoin as legal tender, always following the law. Her work was known both in El Salvador and a
Memorial Day is more than a holiday; it is a chance to think about the people who gave their lives so others can live. People often forget that each name on a monument was once a person with hopes and plans. A story from one family shows how war changes us. During World War II, a man was fo
The fight over how congressional districts are drawn has grown into a national crisis. Three big forces have pushed the battle to new heights. First, Donald Trump’s preferred Republicans won key state races in Indiana, removing resistance to his gerrymandering plans. Second, the Supreme Court weaken
The year 2026 has felt like a storm for Denver sports. From Bo Nix’s ankle to Nathan MacKinnon’s knee, injuries have piled up. When the Avalanche seemed sure of a win in Vegas, they lost a game that could have kept them alive in the playoffs. A streak of bad luck has left fans wondering if
The New York Knicks lead the Eastern Conference Finals 3‑0 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and Game 4 in Cleveland could decide if New York reaches the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. The Knicks have won ten straight playoff games, a streak that has never been matched before in the league
