State lawmakers in the U. S. are posting more often about their work online, and some of those posts touch on sensitive topics like suicide. Given how common suicide is as a cause of death here, these discussions could matter more than many realize. But what exactly are legislators saying about it?
Colorado has a funny way of letting some towns stretch the rules on alcohol sales—especially when it comes to late-night partying. Glendale, a tiny city sandwiched between Denver and Aurora, lets bars serve drinks until 4 a. m. , while Denver itself is stuck at 2 a. m. under state law. The secret? A
Colorado motorists are feeling the squeeze at the pump, with regular gas now averaging $4. 76 per gallon. That’s just three cents shy of the point where many say they’ll have to start cutting back elsewhere. A recent survey of over 3, 000 people found that four out of five drivers already feel stres
Teams walk Congo streets daily, but not to sell anything. They knock on doors to clear up dangerous myths about Ebola. The effort focuses on Mongbwalu, a town caught in the middle of the outbreak. Health workers explain simple safety steps and when to reach out for help. Some locals listen and chang
Colorado is about to let voters weigh in on a big change to how much money the state can spend on schools. Right now, strict tax rules called TABOR set a hard limit on state revenue, making it tough to fund public education as costs rise. A new proposal would let the state keep a little extra cash—e
Staten Island faces a growing problem: more teens are getting involved in shootings, even though overall city violence is falling. This trend shows that young people are slipping into dangerous situations faster and with fewer safeguards than before. The Canvas Institute has seen the hidden struggl
Staten Island will see some rain today, but not much. After a cool mid-60s Friday—a bit too chilly for mid-May—a big warmup is coming. The city’s temperature will jump from the comfortable 70s on Saturday to the low 80s on Sunday. By early next week, it could even hit the 90s, which is way above wha
Colorado’s summer rush is on, with trails filling up and lakes buzzing with boats and paddlers. But the state’s wild beauty comes with real risks. Sudden storms can roll in while you’re miles from help. Rivers fed by melting snow stay dangerously cold even in July. And every year, lives are lost bec
Staten Island will see a mix of strong breezes and wet weather this week. In the afternoon, gusts may reach 40 miles per hour across much of the area. That same day, a slow‑moving cold front will bring widespread showers and possible thunderstorms from the evening into Friday. The heaviest
Teams that play video‑game sounds when a penalty ends and fans who sing the same pop hit at every game can feel like a joke to outsiders. In hockey, for example, the Penguins and Sabres have been heard blasting a “1‑up” chime from Super Mario whenever a player comes out of the box. The idea is to
