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May 20 2026OPINION

Boulder County’s Battle Against Cheatgrass

Boulder County owns or protects more than 108, 000 acres of open space. The land is a mix of county property and private parcels that have been sealed with conservation easements thanks to taxpayer money. Once the land was secured, a duty followed: keep it healthy and safe. The county’s plan says t

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May 20 2026BUSINESS

OpenAI Wins Court Battle, Still Faces Hurdles

In a recent legal showdown, OpenAI secured a victory against Elon Musk’s attempts to change its leadership. The tech company, known for creating ChatGPT and valued at about $852 billion, is poised to launch one of the biggest initial public offerings ever. Musk had pushed for the removal of co‑fo

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Heart Trouble in Young Adults: Men and Women Show Different Patterns

In China, doctors rarely talk about how heart attacks look in people between 20 and 40. A new study looked across the whole country to see if men and women in this age group experience heart problems differently. The researchers used a big database that includes all patients who were admitted wit

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May 20 2026OPINION

A Game of Generations

The author is set to attend a Red Sox match with his son, a friend and the friend's child. They plan to sit behind the iconic Green Monster, cheer loudly, enjoy hot dogs, and sing “Sweet Caroline. ” After the game, he anticipates a pang of guilt because his lifelong devotion to the team no longer ho

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May 20 2026SPORTS

A New Home on Ice: How One Player Found Love, Purpose and a Career Down Under

A Canadian athlete once believed his hockey career was winding down, but a chance trip to Australia rewrote that story. He had spent years moving from the NHL’s bright lights to Europe’s second‑tier leagues, and by 2022 he felt ready to hang up his skates. His body was still fit, and the game st

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May 20 2026SPORTS

Women Athletes Shine and Keep Their Spirit Alive

The morning began with a burst of energy as girls and women from across the region gathered to celebrate sports day. A former pro soccer player stepped up to speak, telling the crowd that now is the moment for women’s games to thrive. She shared her own journey from college champion to interna

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May 20 2026HEALTH

How Our Cells Stay Balanced: The Silent Protector Inside You

Every cell in your body faces a constant battle against damage from harmful molecules. These molecules, called free radicals, are natural byproducts of life—but too many can speed up aging and trigger diseases. A key player in this fight is a protein called NRF2. Scientists once saw it as a simple a

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May 20 2026SPORTS

McGregor’s Comeback Gamble: Can Old Habits Outweigh Holloway’s Edge?

Conor McGregor returns to the UFC stage in July 2026 after a five-year layoff, facing a fighter who’s been active the whole time. Critics aren’t giving him much of a chance. Part of the doubt comes from McGregor’s life outside the Octagon. While Holloway stays focused on training and family, McGrego

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May 20 2026HEALTH

Why Ebola in Africa is getting less attention than a cruise ship virus

Health experts are scratching their heads over why the world seems more worried about a handful of hantavirus cases on a cruise ship than a massive Ebola outbreak in Africa. While passengers played bingo on the water, a rare strain of Ebola was quietly tearing through the Democratic Republic of Cong

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May 20 2026TECHNOLOGY

A New Way to Build Homes Faster and Cheaper

Most people picture houses being built slowly on-site with cranes and lumber. One company, though, is doing things differently. They build entire homes in a factory, then fold them flat for easy transport. Once on site, these units unfold and lock into place like giant LEGO pieces. The idea isn’t ne

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