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These are Edmunds’ top used SUVs under $20,000 for teen drivers
Teen drivers are inexperienced, take risks, and are easily distracted when they’re behind the wheel. Those factors are among the findings that contribute to what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says is the leading cause of death and injury in teens age 13 to 19 years old: motor vehicle crashes. Parents can help […]
The Venice Biennale previews in chaos as war follows art into the world’s oldest exhibition
VENICE, Italy | The Venice Biennale previewed its 61st and most chaotic edition ever on Tuesday, just days after the unprecedented resignation of its jury over the participation of Israel and Russia undermined the very structure of the world’s oldest contemporary art exhibition. Tensions were evident as Ukrainian artists stood by a truck that had […]
Ten years later, the cult of ‘The Nice Guys’ keeps growing
NEW YORK | When “The Nice Guys” debuted 10 years ago, the writing was on the wall for the big-screen comedy. It came out sandwiched between “Captain America: Civil War” and “X-Men: Apocalypse.” It opened against “Angry Birds.” The cartoon birds, Ryan Gosling has lamented, “just destroyed us.” “They’re just so angry,” Gosling once sighed. […]
Amputee football players in Rwanda find healing and a sense of community
KIGALI, Rwanda | The players struck their crutches against each other as they chased a soccer ball, as well as a larger dream of competing at the global level. Children shrieked in joy as they watched a goalie dive to block an attempt with her remaining hand. Amputee football, a seven-a-side version of the game […]
Cosmetic interventions are booming. Many say ethical conversations are lagging
LOS ANGELES | Shula Jassell is insecure about the size of her chin and has periodically considered getting filler to make it bigger. But when the 25-year-old from Southern California gives serious thought to the idea of repeatedly having to get the cosmetic procedure — it only lasts about a year — she wonders if […]
Aurora man convicted in 2024 fatal injuries of 10-day-old daughter
AURORA | A jury found an Aurora man guilty of killing his newborn daughter after medical evidence revealed extensive injuries. Hector Alexandro Delarosa, 21, was convicted Friday of a felony charge of child abuse resulting in death for the 2024 death of his 10-day-old daughter, according to a press release from the 18th Judicial District […]
Aurora Support, Inc. doubles day program capacity for those with disabilities
AURORA | A local service provider for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities celebrated the renovation of its Aurora location, which will open up programs to serve more people. Support, Inc.’s newly renovated space dedicates the first floor of its Aurora facility to the day program and moves the organization’s administrative team to the second […]
Millions in the US never finished college. With targeted help, reenrollments are ticking up
WASHINGTON | After several deaths in her family and an eviction that left her homeless, Jevona Anderson’s life began to unravel. By 2025, Anderson — then 59 and nearing completion of her bachelor’s degree — was failing classes and falling behind on bills. Eventually, she dropped out, joining a growing group of students who have […]
Legislature OKs two bills aimed at reducing state prison population, expenses
This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com and cpr.org. DENVER | Colorado lawmakers passed two bills Thursday and are still considering a third aimed at reducing the state’s prison population, which has ballooned to the point where Gov. Jared Polis is recommending reopening up to two prisons. It’s difficult […]
Wildfire-prone Western states are using AI for early detection, including in Aurora
On a March afternoon, artificial intelligence detected something resembling smoke on a camera feed from Arizona’s Coconino National Forest. Human analysts verified it wasn’t a cloud or dust, then alerted the state’s forest service and largest electric utility. One of dozens of AI cameras installed for the utility Arizona Public Service had spotted early signs […]