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Apr 25 2026OPINION

Will trains make a comeback in Colorado?

Colorado is bringing back passenger trains after a long break. The new service will run three times a day between Fort Collins and Denver starting in 2027. It’s a big change from 1967, when the last passenger train left the tracks. Back then, people listened to songs like “Penny Lane” and “Purple Ha

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

China’s AI Race Raises Questions About Fair Play and Theft

The U. S. government recently accused China of running large-scale operations to steal AI technology from American companies. Instead of building their own advanced systems, Chinese firms are said to be copying and reusing output from American AI models, a practice known as "model distillation. " Wh

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Apr 25 2026HEALTH

Building a new heart center in mid-May

Columbia’s Boone Health system is rushing to open its own heart clinic by May 6 after losing a partnership that lasted over ten years. The split affects around 20, 000 patients who will now receive care from a new team of about three dozen doctors, nurses, and technicians hired specifically for the

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Apr 25 2026TECHNOLOGY

New Plan to Defend Against Missiles from Space

The U. S. military is betting over $3 billion on a fresh approach to stop enemy missiles before they reach their targets. Instead of relying only on weapons on the ground, the Space Force now plans to place interceptors in orbit around Earth. Twelve companies got the green light to build and test th

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Apr 25 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Alex Holland steps into a new role in the Pacific Northwest

Alex Holland wasn't chasing fame or a flashy promotion when he moved to Pierce County. After years of high-stress city policing, he chose a quieter assignment near coastal forests and small-town streets. The change would test his skills more than his old job ever did. Instead of following a standard

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Apr 25 2026FINANCE

Wheat prices: the quiet storm behind the scenes

Wheat isn’t usually the star of grain markets. Most people hear “wheat” and think of dusty fields or cheap bread, not stock exchanges. Yet this week, something shifted in the market that caught attention. The hard red winter wheat contract rose over 30 cents compared to last week, and more traders p

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

New Mexico pushes for faster cleanup of old nuclear waste

New Mexico isn’t happy with how the federal government handles nuclear waste cleanup in the state. The big issue is Los Alamos National Laboratory, where radioactive trash has piled up since the 1950s. Officials in New Mexico say the U. S. Department of Energy is favoring new nuclear weapons product

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Apr 25 2026CELEBRITIES

When Stars Take Over Their Own Brands

It used to be simple: actors made movies, singers sang, and athletes played sports. Now many celebrities are doing more than just their original jobs. They’re creating businesses too. Take Ryan Reynolds, for example. He’s not just an actor anymore. He’s also a business owner. Reynolds has a soccer c

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Apr 25 2026POLITICS

A coach’s political views clash with his new team’s hometown

St. Bonaventure basketball’s new general manager came with big sacrifices. Adrian Wojnarowski left a high-paying ESPN job—where he earned seven figures—for a role paying about one percent of his old salary. The move showed serious commitment, but it also introduced a challenge: his outspoken politic

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Apr 25 2026ENVIRONMENT

A Small Whale vs Big Energy: The Fight Over the Gulf

Scientists say there are only about 50 Rice’s Whales left in the world, making them one of the most endangered marine mammals. Yet some politicians are pushing back against their protected status, claiming the whale isn’t actually endangered. A recent study suggested the Rice’s Whale might just be a

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