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May 06 2026POLITICS

Nigeria's opposition struggles to stay united ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria’s opposition coalition faced a major setback when two top leaders, Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, left the group just months after its formation. Both had finished third and fourth in the 2023 presidential race and were key to the alliance’s plan to challenge President Bola Tinubu in next ye

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May 06 2026POLITICS

Victims of crime push for better support in California

Over 200 people who survived violent crimes or lost loved ones are heading to California’s state capitol this week. They’ve traveled from cities like San Diego and Los Angeles to demand faster, fairer financial help. Right now, the system makes it tough to get support even when someone clearly needs

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May 06 2026CRIME

Changes at the Top as Police Department Faces Data Concerns

The Metropolitan Police Department is going through a rough patch with a shakeup in leadership. Two high-ranking officers have been moved aside while an internal review looks into how crime reports were handled. This follows claims that crime data was altered to make things seem better than they rea

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May 05 2026WEATHER

A Backyard Garden Faces Sudden Weather

The new garden at the KRDO news studio is already attracting attention. A meteorologist named Steve has planted peppers, jalapenos, cilantro and basil in the studio’s backyard. He wants to grow enough herbs for homemade salsa that reflects Colorado flavor. Steve started planting last week.

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May 05 2026POLITICS

Mayor Bass Gets Big‑Name Support in Los Angeles Race

Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced her backing for Karen Bass, the current mayor of Los Angeles, as she seeks another term. Harris praised Bass for tackling major city problems: a historic drop in homelessness, crime rates that are lower than they’ve been since the 1960s, and standing up

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May 05 2026HEALTH

Uganda’s Fight Against Cervical Cancer: What Helps and Hinders Screening

In Uganda, cervical cancer is the leading cancer affecting women, yet many cases are caught too late. A recent study looked at why women and health workers either do or don’t get screened. The main test used in most clinics is Visual Inspection with Acetic acid, or VIA. It’s simple and cheap, but n

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Boosting Table Tennis Skills with Two Types of Tabata Workouts

The research looked at how two different Tabata training styles affect table tennis players. One style mixes body‑weight moves and quick jumps, while the other uses kettlebells for strength. Researchers measured changes in muscle power, speed and overall fitness after the programs ran for several we

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May 05 2026SPORTS

Remembering a hometown sports hero: Mike Patterson's legacy

Mike Patterson wasn't just another name in local sports history. He stood out as a player who made his mark not just with trophies, but with the way he carried himself on and off the field. Born and raised in the same community where he later became a sports icon, Patterson's journey from student-at

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May 05 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Season two of the Nordic crime drama steps up with deeper characters and sharper fear

Five years after its first season gave viewers the chills, the Danish crime show returns with a fresh mystery that ditches the wooden dolls and trades them for high-tech fear. Instead of leaving physical clues, the new villain uses a scary nursery rhyme and digital stalking to unnerve victims long b

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May 05 2026TECHNOLOGY

Europe’s Banking Chiefs Want a Powerful AI Tool — But Can They Trust It?

A cutting-edge AI model that spots hidden flaws in computer systems has become a hot topic in European financial circles. Called Mythos, this system can quickly uncover zero-day vulnerabilities — hidden weaknesses in software that even experts miss for years. Recent tests found thousands of serious

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