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Jul 28 2025OPINION

Denver's Debt Dilemma: Who Really Pays for Our Parks and Roads?

Denver's leaders are pushing for more bonds to fund new parks, recreation centers, and roads. But bonds are not free money. They are loans that must be repaid with interest. This means that every time the city takes on more debt, it is the taxpayers who will ultimately foot the bill. Bonds are ofte

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Jul 25 2025ENVIRONMENT

How Panama Is Leading the Way in Rainforest Protection

Rainforests are vital for our planet's health, yet they are disappearing at an alarming rate. The Amazon, Congo, and other tropical rainforests are being destroyed by cattle ranching, palm oil plantations, illegal logging, mining, and man-made fires. These forests are often called the world's lungs

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Jul 25 2025POLITICS

A High-Profile Exit and Pension Fund Concerns

Antonio Gracias, the CEO of Valor Equity Partners, has stepped down from his role at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This move comes after questions were raised about the potential risks his dual roles posed to the nine public pension funds that Valor manages, totaling nearly $2 bill

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Jul 22 2025POLITICS

Unveiling MLK Files: A Mixed Bag of Transparency and Controversy

The FBI files on Martin Luther King Jr. are now out in the open. This happened even though King's family and the civil rights group he led didn't want it. The files, over 240, 000 pages, were kept secret since 1977. The King family got to see them first. They asked people to look at these files with

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Jul 19 2025FINANCE

New Laws: How Crypto is Changing the Game

Crypto is getting a makeover thanks to new laws. These changes could shake up how we handle digital money. Let's break it down. First up, the GENIUS Act. This law allows companies to create stablecoins, which are like digital dollars. Big players are eyeing this, but there's a catch. Stablecoins do

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Medicaid Data Sharing: A New Immigration Enforcement Tool?

The Trump administration has quietly authorized Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to access sensitive personal data of Medicaid recipients. This data includes home addresses, ethnic backgrounds, and other identifying information of the 79 million people enrolled in the program. The agreement

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

UK's Secret Data Leak Puts Lives at Risk

A serious mistake by the UK government has put lives in danger. Almost 19, 000 Afghans who worked with the British during the 20-year war in Afghanistan had their data leaked. This data included secret personal information of over 100 British officials, such as special forces and MI6 agents. The lea

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Jul 18 2025POLITICS

Standing Up to Power: A Prosecutor's Bold Message

Maurene Comey, daughter of former FBI Director James Comey, made waves after her sudden firing. She didn't go quietly. Instead, she sent a strong message to her colleagues. She urged them to stay strong and not let fear control their decisions. She reminded them of their duty to fight against power

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Jul 16 2025POLITICS

Shake-Up at Health Department: Top Aides Let Go

Big changes are happening at the Department of Health and Human Services. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , the head of the department, has said goodbye to two key team members. Heather Flick Melanson, his right-hand person, and Hannah Anderson, who handled policy, are no longer with the team. No one is sayin

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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Ice Cream Brands Commit to Ditching Artificial Colors

Big changes are coming to your favorite ice cream brands. Many companies that make ice cream in the U. S. have promised to stop using artificial dyes. They plan to do this by 2028. This move comes after pressure from health officials who worry about the effects of these dyes. About 40 ice cream mak

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