Boulder sits high on the Flatirons, its skyline a mix of modern glass towers and lush green hills. People often gather on the trails or in cafés to talk about how authoritarian ideas are spreading worldwide, pointing out that leaders use fear and blame to gain power. The conversation feels safe from
The Alabama Sports Writers Association paused its yearly awards night to honor four influential sports journalists who passed away in the past year. These writers were key figures when the group was founded in the early 1970s, helping shape its direction and values. The ceremony also celebrated c
Oak Park police are looking into a case of vandalism that carries an antisemitic message. The incident happened on Wednesday in the 300 block of Home Avenue, and detectives have searched the area and checked security video footage. The investigation is under criminal damage to property, but au
Wisconsin just landed at the bottom of a national review that compared how well white and Black students finish school. The state didn’t just finish near the bottom—it finished last. Researchers looked at high-school diplomas, college degrees, test scores, and graduation rates. In every single measu
Germany’s finance chief has floated two different ways to adjust income taxes, aiming to cut bills for most people while squeezing those at the very top. The smaller plan trims around €10 billion off what taxpayers owe, while the bigger one drops roughly twice that amount. To pay for it, officials m
PTC makes software that factories and manufacturers use to design products and run operations. Think of it like the software behind the gadgets and machines you see around—it helps build, track, and fix them. With a giant market value of over $13 billion, it’s considered a big player in the tech wor
After a full makeover, an old hotel on Upper King Street in Charleston is getting ready to reopen. The building used to be known as Hyatt Place, but now it has a new name and a fresh start as The Lowline Hotel. Instead of just updating the rooms, the hotel added fun new spots for guests to enjoy. Th
Fox is rolling the dice on something totally new for primetime. Instead of the usual polished sitcoms with rehearsed jokes, the network is trying out JB Smoove’s company to turn everyday chaos into comedy. No script. No safety net. Just real people behaving badly in front of cameras. The risk? What
Steven Spielberg takes another swing at alien mysteries in his newest film, but this time the twist isn’t about little green visitors landing on Earth. Instead, it’s about a massive online leak revealing decades of hidden UFO files, government cover-ups, and possible real encounters. The story follo
The art scene today feels like a tightrope walk. Many pieces are bought as investments, inequality runs deep, and small galleries often shut down. Artists themselves see these problems clearly. In early 2025 a British filmmaker wrote that art should help us dream new worlds, not just mirror the pres
