Colorado’s tick season worse than normal after mild winter, researchers say
Tick season arrived in Colorado with a bang this year, starting both earlier and with stronger populations after the state’s mild winter.
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US Border Patrol chief announces his resignation in a Fox News interview
The head of the federal agency that patrols the borders of the United States says he’s resigning. Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol told Fox News on Thursday that his resignation was effective immediately.
Gov. Jared Polis signs new law rewriting Colorado AI regulations targeting discrimination
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a new law Thursday that rewrites and softens the state’s artificial intelligence regulations. The Justice Department and Elon Musk’s xAI had challenged earlier rules.
Senators vote to withhold their own pay during future government shutdowns
Senators have unanimously approved a resolution to withhold their pay during government shutdowns. Lawmakers said the measure approved Thursday would discourage future funding standoffs after a series of record-breaking shutdowns.
The world’s reaction to hantavirus is tinged by echoes of something else: COVID
A rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship sparked fears of another pandemic, showing the lingering impact of COVID-19.
Italian restaurant in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood closed indefinitely after fire
Parisi and Parisi Sotto in Denver’s Berkeley neighborhood will be closed until further notice for repairs, restaurant officials announced Tuesday.
Retail sales growth slowed in April from March as higher gas cost leaves less room for nonessentials
Shoppers pulled back on spending in April as higher gas prices fueled by the Iran war meant less money left over for nonessential goods.
Road closures coming Sunday for Colfax Marathon
The 20th Colfax Marathon and its associated races will kick off Sunday with more than 28,000 expected to take part, causing road closures on Colfax Avenue, others.
Republican governor candidates will debate Thursday in event co-sponsored by The Denver Post
State Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms will face off Thursday night in a Colorado governor’s race Republican primary debate co-hosted by The Denver Post.
Today in History: May 14, Skylab, the first American space station, launches into space
NASA launched Skylab, the first American space station, from Kennedy Space Center in Florida.