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Colorado lawmaker to introduce bill to cap PERA bonuses after Colorado Sun scrutiny
This story was produced as part of the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. It first appeared at coloradosun.com. DENVER | A Democratic lawmaker says he plans to introduce legislation next year to limit the bonuses that the Colorado Public Employees’ Retirement Association pays to its investment staff. The proposal comes in response to The Colorado Sun’s […]
ARMSTRONG: Test scores show Colorado schools still falling well short
If you spent $15,000 on a new roof and it leaked, what would you say if the contractor replied, “Well, nearly half of your roof didn’t leak! And your roof actually leaks less than a roof we installed last year. So you should be thanking us!” I’m going to go out on a limb here […]
Broncos open minicamp with Bo Nix back, Jonathon Cooper sidelined after 2 arrests
ENGLEWOOD | The Denver Broncos kicked off their mandatory minicamp Tuesday with a notable attendee — quarterback Bo Nix — and a notable absentee — Jonathon Cooper. Nix returned to practice, albeit on a limited basis, for the first time since breaking his right ankle late in overtime of the Broncos’ divisional playoff win over […]
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
NEW YORK | Days before “Obsession” opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos. “Obsession” fell just short. It debuted with $17 million. They were still thrilled. Barker made the horror film with […]
From YouTube to Hollywood: Digital creators are remaking the movie business
NEW YORK | Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral. The twin sensations of “Obsession” and “Backrooms” — both by 20-something YouTubers-turned-filmmakers — has put a new spotlight on an increasingly well-trod path to the director’s chair. Hollywood executives […]
AP Exclusive: The school choice scholarship boom benefits kids already in private school
FORT WORTH, Texas | The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal. The second grader has trouble focusing. He doesn’t listen to teachers and runs around the classroom, she explained. Could he be expelled? More families across the country […]
Iran says the deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Iran’s top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected and that could sink the agreement, leading to the resumption of all-out war. The deal, which is between the […]
SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60 billion in race for an edge over Anthropic and OpenAI
SpaceX will move forward with its $60 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Cursor as Elon Musk’s space exploration and AI company seeks a competitive edge against rivals Anthropic and OpenAI after its Wall Street debut last week. SpaceX said in April that it had the rights to buy Cursor, or pay $10 billion to […]
Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday’s elections
WASHINGTON | An endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries. But is it worth more than $100 million in Georgia? Can it propel a congressman past an insurgent outsider in Alabama? Can it transform a candidate into a front-runner in Oklahoma? Trump has been at the center of this year’s […]
Multiple arrests as FBI disrupts ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC show, director says
WASHINGTON | Law enforcement officials disrupted “planned attacks” meant to target the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House this past weekend for President Donald Trump’s birthday, and multiple people were in custody, FBI Director Kash Patel said on Tuesday. The nature of the potential threat was not immediately disclosed, with additional details expected […]