Today in History: June 26, first Harry Potter novel published
The first Harry Potter novel, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling, was published in the United Kingdom.
News
Read More
Today in History: June 27, first ATM unveiled near London
Barclays Bank unveiled the first automated teller machine (ATM) in the town of Enfield, north London.
Rep. Diana DeGette’s allies drop $1.2 million more on ads to help her fend off primary challenge by Melat Kiros
The final days of the primary race between Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette and Melat Kiros saw another late infusion of cash — nearly $1.3 million — indicating that the race may be close.
Jeffco Public Schools seeks state support as Trump administration escalates fight over transgender policies
The Trump administration took the next step toward revoking tens of millions of dollars in federal funding from Jeffco Public Schools on Friday, sending letters of “impending enforcement action” over the Colorado school district’s policies for transgender students.
Aurora woman arrested on suspicion of child abuse in 4-year-old’s beating death
Aurora police this week arrested a third person suspected in the beating death of a 4-year-old boy who officers found unresponsive and covered “from head to toe” with bruises at an apartment in May.
A Trump commission urges ‘bridges’ between church and state in sweeping draft report
The draft report from the Religious Liberty Commission is open for public comment for 15 days.
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Thornton, Arvada and Westminster
Thornton, Arvada and Westminster are under severe thunderstorm warning and hail is possible.
United Airlines announces new nonstop flights to Turks and Caicos from DIA
United Airlines announced Friday that it will launch a new nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Providenciales International Airport this winter.
Juvenile arrested in connection to fatal Easter shooting at Denver’s Russell Square Park
A second person was arrested this week on suspicion of murder in a man’s death at Russell Square Park on Easter, the Denver Police Department said Friday.
Venezuelans take search for the missing into their own hands in earthquake aftermath
The toll from the back-to-back earthquakes that devastated Venezuela this week climbed to at least 920 dead and 3,360 injured.