FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients
The FDA approved Merck’s Lipfendra, a noninjectable pill that blocks the PCSK9 protein to drastically lower bad cholesterol.
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Trump administration races the clock to rebuild US tariff wall knocked down by Supreme Court
The U.S. Treasury last year swelled with revenue from President Donald Trump’s double-digit taxes on imports from almost every country on earth. But the money dried up after the Supreme Court struck down the biggest and boldest of Trump’s tariffs in February.
Republican senator says Blanche must meet Epstein’s accusers to earn his vote for attorney general
A Republican senator whose vote Todd Blanche needs to advance his nomination as attorney general says his support hinges on Blanche first meeting with Jeffrey Epstein’s accusers. Sen. Thom Tillis’ comments Thursday came a day after Blanche’s confirmation hearing.
Power company’s equipment was ‘substantial factor’ in starting Aspen Acres fire, lawsuit alleges
A new lawsuit filed Wednesday in Pueblo County alleges that the San Isabel Electric Association’s equipment was “a substantial factor” in starting and fueling the Aspen Acres fire in southern Colorado.
Colorado mother went to rehab days after teen daughter’s death from chronic alcoholism
Gretchen Ryan, the Colorado mother who is charged with murder in the alcohol-related death of her 16-year-old daughter Grace Ryan, went to rehab days after the girl died.
Colorado wildfires: Active fires have burned more than 211,000 acres
Mandatory evacuations remain in effect for the Aspen Acres, Gold Mountain, Elk and Willow fires burning in Colorado.
Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months. An Associated Press analysis shows Trump is taking longer to approve major disaster declarations than any other president since 1989.
Is it safe for dogs to be outside on smoky days? Colorado researcher hunts for answers.
On days when the air quality index is “unhealthy” for people to breathe (an AQI between 151 and 200), experts advise limiting your dog’s activity and exercise. High intensity activity, like runs or big hikes, should also be reduced when the air quality is less than ideal.
Man shot, killed by Loveland police after firing at officers responding to domestic violence incident
The Loveland Police Department shot and killed a domestic violence suspect who shot at officers after they tried to serve search and arrest warrants on Wednesday in the 3300 block of Banyan Avenue.
America already tried permanent daylight saving time. It lasted less than a year. Could it work now?
The twice-yearly changing of the clocks could be a thing of the past if legislation in Congress calling for permanent daylight time passes.