Dry air and strong winds are returning to southern Colorado today, putting the region under a fire risk alert from morning until evening. Gusts could hit 45 mph, while temperatures climb into the 70s or low 80s near the Front Range and eastern plains. Higher areas will stay cooler, mostly in the 60s
A recent Saturday Night Live sketch turned the usual idea of crime witness descriptions upside down by making them a punchline. Actor Colman Domingo played a teacher who watched an armed robbery with students, then struggled to give police useful details. Instead of focusing on the robber’s face or
Peru is holding its latest presidential election with 35 candidates running to lead a country that has cycled through eight presidents in a decade. The vote comes as violence and corruption dominate public frustration, pushing many voters to see politicians as untrustworthy. Crime has spiked sharply
Scientists collected tiny plastic fragments that float in three coastal areas, each with a different mix of ships and tourists. They focused on polyethylene pieces because it is common in the sea. Using a technique that shines infrared light onto the plastic, they recorded how the molecules vibrate.
Alaska is losing its public workers faster than it can hire new ones. About 3, 000 jobs are empty right now, which is nearly one‑sixth of all state positions. The loss costs the budget a lot of money in temporary help, bonuses and overtime, and it slows down everything from fire fighting to health
France has announced a big change in its government computers, choosing Linux over Microsoft Windows. The country wants less reliance on U. S. tech firms and more control over its own digital tools. The first step will be swapping Windows on government workstations, especially in key digital agen
About two‑thirds of parents say their 18‑to‑28 kids still need money or help at home. More than half feel that this support hurts their own budgets. The data came from a survey of 3, 773 U. S. adults last year. Experts say the practice is becoming normal. It can help young people finish sc
Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens both opened their gates in May 1975, marking a new era for amusement parks in the United States. The two parks were built on different ideas: Kings Dominion aimed to become a large, multi‑theme park in Virginia, while Busch Gardens focused on blending rides with b
Peter Stern, 54, stepped into the CEO role at Peloton early in 2025 after pitching himself to a headhunter. He came from a long career in subscription services, having worked for Time Warner, Apple and Ford’s software division. Stern sees the job as a dream opportunity, despite Peloton’s recent stru
Stefan Vaaks, a 6‑foot‑7 Estonian guard who surprised many as a freshman at Providence, has committed to play for Illinois, according to his agents. He arrived in the Big Ten as a top‑10 transfer on ESPN’s list, bringing a rare blend of height and ball‑handling. During his single season with t
