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Mar 19 2026OPINION

Steve Pearce: A Risky Choice for Colorado’s Public Lands

Colorado owns more than 8 million acres that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) keeps safe for everyone. These lands give clean air, water, and space for wildlife. They also bring tourists, hunters, and people who love clear night skies. In 2025, visitors spent over $2 billion on the state’s econom

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Live Nation Faces New State‑Led Antitrust Battle After DOJ Steps Back

Colorado and 30 other states have kicked off a fresh antitrust trial against Live Nation, the music‑event powerhouse that owns Ticketmaster. The move comes after the U. S. Department of Justice pulled out of a $280 million settlement with the company, saying it was “a travesty” and that the deal did

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Mar 16 2026HEALTH

Heart Care Starts at 30, Not 40

New rules from top health groups say that people as young as thirty should think about ways to keep their heart safe. They suggest checking cholesterol levels early, changing diets, and even taking medicine called statins if needed. The change cuts the usual start age from forty to thirty, making

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Mar 16 2026LIFESTYLE

NYC Scores High in the Active‑Lifestyle Race

New York City earned a spot as the second best U. S. city for staying fit, according to a recent ranking that examined 35 different health‑related factors across the country’s largest urban centers. The study looked at everything from monthly gym fees to how many basketball hoops a city has per resi

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

New York City's Parking Plan: A Costly Shift for Drivers

New York City is considering a big change that could impact drivers. The idea is to turn free street parking into paid parking spots. This is not just about adding meters; it's about dynamic pricing, which means you'd pay more when parking is in high demand. Think of it like surge pricing on ride-sh

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

High‑Earners Pay More: Washington’s New Income Tax

Washington state has approved a new tax that will target people who make more than one million dollars each year. The bill was passed by the Senate with a 27‑to‑21 vote and will now go to Governor Bob Ferguson for his signature. The measure is not as controversial in the Senate as it was earlier in

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Mar 12 2026SPORTS

High‑School Hoops Heat and New Coaching Moves

Massachusetts high‑school basketball is buzzing as playoff games deliver tight finishes and standout performances. In one matchup, a sixth‑seeded team edged past the seventh seed with a 68-65 win, thanks to a player who added 46 points and stole the ball ten times. His season total of 154 points ove

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Mar 12 2026WEATHER

Warm New Jersey Heat Hits Record, but Short‑Lived

New Jersey felt like spring this week as many towns saw temperatures climb into the 70s and even touch the low 80s. The heat wave started after a day that set a new high for Newark on March 10, when the city reached 82°F—surpassing its previous record of 81°F from 2016. Nearby areas followed suit, w

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Mar 12 2026POLITICS

Budget Cuts Hit Early Learning and Schools in Washington

Washington lawmakers agreed on a new budget that will raise overall spending but slash money for early childhood programs and public schools. The plan pulls almost a billion dollars from the state’s rainy‑day reserve and adds a modest tax hike to cover the gaps. Even with these cuts, total state spe

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Mar 07 2026EDUCATION

Parents Eye Private Schools as City Cuts Gifted Programs

New York parents feel uneasy about Mayor Mamdani’s plan to end gifted programs for kindergartners in public schools. The move has sparked a surge of interest in private schools, where parents already invest heavily in tutoring and networking to secure spots. Some families have formed online groups t

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