Dem competitors criticize Griswold for skipping candidate debates in attorney general race
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | Three Democrats running to be Colorado’s next attorney general are united in saying Secretary of State Jena Griswold has lacked engagement with voters and other candidates throughout the primary campaign. The Colorado Sun held a debate this week featuring David Seligman, executive director of nonprofit […]
SENTINEL MUSE: Fire up the festivals this weekend, it’s curtain up on all kinds of events
AURORA | This is easy: Festivals by day, theater by night. Aurora’s fun calendar is chockfull this weekend. On Saturday morning, you can hit the Aurora Highlands first Market in the Park, filled with food, goodies, fun and more. Then head to city hall for the big Aurora Fest, a celebration of the most culturally […]
GO GLOBAL — Vacation across the planet for free on one Saturday afternoon in Aurora
AURORA | Aurora’s signature multicultural celebration will return June 13, bringing expanded offerings of international food, music, dance and cultural traditions to the city’s Municipal Center Great Lawn. Now in its 13th year, Aurora Fest is a free, family-friendly event that highlights the diversity of one of Colorado’s most multicultural communities. Organizers say the festival […]
Smoking sparks Aurora porch fire early Friday, displacing 10, fire officials say
AURORA | Ten people were forced from their Aurora home early Friday after a back porch caught fire, ignited by someone smoking, according to Aurora Fire Rescue officials. Firefighters responding to a smoke alarm activation to a house in the 4600 block of South Ivory Circle at about 5 a.m. reported visible fire and smoke […]
Aurora Highlands launches art-centric Market in the Park festival series Saturday
AURORA | The Aurora Highlands launches its monthly Market in the Park festival series this Saturday at Winged Melody Park, melding art, food, music, shopping and more into a fund day for the entire family, organizers say. A fusion of art, shopping food and community boasts fun at the market and a chance to ogle […]
Broncos give coach Sean Payton 5-year contract through the 2030 season
Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton has signed a five-year contract extension through the 2030 season, according to owner and CEO Greg Penner.
An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life
NEW YORK | Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard. These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby critters. This one, located up to 23,000 feet (7 kilometers) below the surface of […]
The secrets behind a memorable World Cup anthem, from Shakira and more
NEW YORK | What makes a memorable World Cup anthem? Is it a song that best reflects the host countries? Is it a global banger, incorporating multiple languages and genres? Or should it simply value a chant-along chorus above all? There’s an argument to make for each — or perhaps all. To get to the […]
Canada seeks to ban social media accounts for children under 16, joining growing global effort
TORONTO | Canada introduced legislation on Wednesday that could bar children younger than 16 from having social media accounts unless the companies show they can make their platforms safe. Canada is joining a growing global effort to tighten safety protections. Canadian government officials said social media platforms can obtain an exemption if they have put […]
Visa plugs its payment network into ChatGPT, letting AI agents shop and pay for users
SAN FRANCISCO | Betting that people will soon grow more comfortable having artificial intelligence agents shop for groceries, plane tickets or diapers on their behalf, payments giant Visa said Wednesday that it has embedded its payment network inside of ChatGPT, empowering the chatbot to independently shop and complete transactions. It means AI agents can not […]