August 2026
Leave it: Dog trainers help pets avoid venomous snakes
TUCSON, Ariz. | Ripley, a medium-sized dog with a strong prey drive, curiously approached Brian, a large western diamondback rattlesnake, until she got a quick zap on the neck meant to simulate a venomous viper’s bite. Suddenly, the 2-year-old blue heeler mix wanted nothing to do with Brian’s textured brown skin or furiously rattling tail. […]
Michigan reports the first 2 US deaths related to a diarrhea-causing parasite
DETROIT | Two people have died in the cyclospora outbreak in Michigan, state health officials announced Monday, the first deaths confirmed in the U.S. related to the microscopic parasite. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said both people had underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by the intestinal illness and dehydration. […]
Trump says Pirro ‘folded like an umbrella’ in bid to drop Reflecting Pool vandalism charges
WASHINGTON | President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” and “folded like an umbrella” in moving to drop charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Speaking at an unrelated Oval Office event, Trump ducked questions about whether he’d fire Pirro, a former Fox News host […]
Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. | A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested and charged with setting one of the three devastating wildfires that are burning through the region. The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, was arrested Monday and booked on suspicion of first-degree arson in connection with the Old Trails Fire, the largest […]
Cargo ship reports being struck in Strait of Hormuz as US, Iran claims about talks diverge
CAIRO | A British maritime monitoring agency said a cargo ship reported being hit by a projectile overnight off the coast of Oman in the Strait of Hormuz, while the United States and Iran made opposing claims about whether they were holding talks. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday said the two sides are resuming […]
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Read more New graduated income tax Prop 195 reaches next stage for November Colorado ballot Read more Colorado to select ‘Workforce Pell’ programs by Aug. 15 for low-income students statewide Read more Junior Caminero hits 2 homers, Jonathan Aranda gets 4 hits and Rays beat Rockies 13-9
New graduated income tax Prop 195 reaches next stage for November Colorado ballot
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The supporters of a citizen initiative to put a graduated income-tax system in the Colorado constitution said Monday that they had submitted more than 157,000 signatures to the Colorado secretary of state’s office as they seek to qualify for the November ballot. The secretary of […]
Colorado to select ‘Workforce Pell’ programs by Aug. 15 for low-income students statewide
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. DENVER | Low-income students in Colorado will soon be eligible for short-term job training through an expansion of Pell Grants, the federal program that provides need-based aid for higher education. But it’s unclear whether the new Workforce Pell program will deliver quick access to high-wage, high-demand careers, as […]
Junior Caminero hits 2 homers, Jonathan Aranda gets 4 hits and Rays beat Rockies 13-9
Junior Caminero hit two home runs, Jonathan Aranda had four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 13-9 Monday in Denver.
Riley Moss sparks a training camp roar as Broncos push for more takeaways
Denver Broncos cornerback Riley Moss is committed to boosting the team’s defensive takeaways as thee Broncos are prioritizing increasing takeaways to support their offense.