DR APRIL BENASICH

May 25 2026WEATHER

Early Morning Fog Alert: Stay Sharp on the Roads

Drivers woke up to a hazy surprise today as patches of fog rolled in, making visibility tricky. Instead of clear views, some areas now have sightlines shortened to just a quarter mile—about the length of two football fields. The fog isn’t sticking around all day; forecasts suggest it’ll lift by late

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May 23 2026BUSINESS

Tech Job Cuts Hit Bay Area, but South Bay Holds Strong

April brought tough news for workers across California as the state lost 3, 300 jobs. The Bay Area followed the same trend, shedding 700 positions. But not all areas suffered equally. The South Bay bucked the trend by adding 500 jobs, defying the broader slowdown. The tech industry remains the bigg

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May 22 2026HEALTH

Rethinking Cancer Treatment: A Smarter Way to Fight Drug Resistance

Drug-resistant cancer cells are a major challenge in long-term cancer treatment. Traditional methods often rely on giving patients the highest possible drug dose until the body can no longer tolerate it. But this approach doesn’t always work well because it doesn’t account for how different cancer c

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May 19 2026HEALTH

A doctor’s journey from student to leader in breast health

Dr. Debra Monticciolo didn’t set out to become a pioneer in breast imaging—she took one step at a time. After finishing her basic medical training, she discovered radiology almost by accident. While rotating through different specialties, she found herself drawn to the technical precision of X-rays

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May 16 2026CELEBRITIES

New Music, New Attacks: The Rap Battle That Shocked Fans

Drake surprised his listeners by dropping three albums—“Iceman, ” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour”—and using them as a platform to call out fellow stars. The rapper’s sharp lines target long‑time rival Kendrick Lamar, as well as J. Cole, Jay‑Z, DJ Khaled, A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, Rick Ross, Dr. Dre and Ph

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May 16 2026BUSINESS

US factories bounce back but war risks still loom

April saw American factories bounce back strongly, with output jumping by its biggest margin in over a year. Cars and tech gear led the charge, thanks to heavy spending on artificial intelligence and renewed consumer demand after months of slowdowns. Yet even as production picks up speed, growing su

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May 14 2026SCIENCE

How Fast Should You Really Drive to Save Gas?

Driving faster than 55 mph can drain your wallet faster than you think. Most cars guzzle gas the most when pushed beyond this speed. The difference is noticeable—going from 45 mph to 75 mph can make a car burn 25% more fuel. That’s like buying four gallons of gas and only getting three. Why? The mai

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May 12 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin’s April calm as small firms shun short bets

April saw Bitcoin edge closer to $70, 000 even though tensions in Iran kept investors on edge. What caught attention wasn’t the price swing—it was the quiet among smaller players. Data shows these firms slashed their bets against Bitcoin to the lowest point this month. That’s a bold move when big vo

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May 06 2026BUSINESS

Why the sudden crackdown on sneaky express lane moves?

Drivers on I-25 between Berthoud and Fort Collins have a new reason to watch the road markings closely. Starting this week, cameras and sensors are scanning for anyone cutting in or out of express lanes where solid lines block the way. The goal is to cut down on sudden lane changes that can cause pi

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May 05 2026FINANCE

April’s Stock Winners: Why Fintech and Digital Lenders Outperformed

April saw some financial stocks hit impressive highs, with the top performers jumping anywhere from 29% to nearly 62%. Most of these gains came from companies shaking up traditional finance—think digital payment tools, crypto-related businesses, and online lending services. As investors grew more co

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