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Mar 19 2026OPINION

Steve Pearce: A Risky Choice for Colorado’s Public Lands

Colorado owns more than 8 million acres that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) keeps safe for everyone. These lands give clean air, water, and space for wildlife. They also bring tourists, hunters, and people who love clear night skies. In 2025, visitors spent over $2 billion on the state’s econom

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Mar 19 2026EDUCATION

STEM Adventures: 48, 000 Kids Explore the Dallas Arboretum and More

The Dallas Arboretum’s children’s adventure garden usually buzzes with curious voices, but this morning the excitement doubled as students from 12 schools rushed through its maze. They examined plant roots, tested tiny wind turbines, and moved from one interactive station to the next while learning

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Mar 19 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A Space Race With Too Many Laughs

The film begins with a man waking up in deep space, confused and missing memories after years of hibernation. He is Dr. Ryland Grace, a former scientist turned teacher who suddenly finds himself on the front line of humanity’s last hope. A group of hostile star‑eating creatures, Astrophage, are devo

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Mar 19 2026CRIME

Deep Ellum’s New Plan to Cut Night‑time Crime

"After last summer’s spike in violent incidents, Deep Ellum’s nonprofit group has drafted a fresh safety strategy that asks Dallas officials to rethink how night‑life venues are regulated. The plan pushes for a special permit that would hold regular late‑night clubs to stricter safety rules, hoping

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Mar 19 2026WEATHER

Tornado Touches Down in Carroll County, Leaves Mild Damage Behind

A wind storm hit western Carroll County on Monday, and a small tornado touched down. The National Weather Service said the twister was about 150 yards wide and reached speeds up to 80 mph. It earned an EF‑0 rating, the lowest on the Enhanced Fujita Scale. The tornado moved roughly 1. 6 miles from S

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI in Film: New Rules and Big Questions

The FilMart forum brought together five seasoned creators to talk about how artificial intelligence is changing the way movies are made. The first speaker was a well‑known director who also runs a media school in Hong Kong. He announced a new master’s course that will teach students how to use AI

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

New AI Bill Sparks Debate Over Copyright, Privacy and Fairness

Sen. Marsha Blackburn has drafted a new AI law that tackles several contentious topics, from how companies use copyrighted material in training models to the rise of fake celebrity videos. The proposal also pushes for ending Section 230, a 1996 rule that shields online platforms from liability wh

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

When policies clash with basic safety

A recent legal battle over who gets to use a women-only spa in Washington State has sparked heated debates about safety, privacy, and how far anti-discrimination laws should go. At the center of the dispute is Olympus Spa, a traditional Korean bathhouse that welcomes female customers—including teena

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Mar 19 2026TECHNOLOGY

Can AI really help your pet beat cancer?

In 2024, a Sydney tech founder whose dog had cancer turned to AI for answers after vets said nothing more could be done. Paul Conyngham, who has no medical background, used ChatGPT to research treatment options. The chatbot suggested immunotherapy and led him to experts at the University of New Sout

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Mar 18 2026SPORTS

Venezuela’s Victory Shows the Limits of American Pride on the Diamond

The World Baseball Classic ended with a 3‑2 defeat for Team USA, and the loss highlighted how national pride can sometimes outweigh skill on the field. Instead of focusing on the game itself, the U. S. squad turned every play into a patriotic display: players saluted after hits, wore shirts with

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