The world inches toward catastrophic climate events: ‘Bigger shocks are on the way’
NEW YORK | In the opening scene of American writer Kim Stanley Robinson’s “The Ministry for the Future,” a heat wave combined with a breakdown of the electrical grid in India kills 20 million people. The devastation causes the world’s nations to unite to combat climate change. Scientists have long warned that the world will […]
US and Canada fall deeper into a trade war with new tariffs as talks collapse and blame is spread
TORONTO | The United States and Canada, historic allies along an undefended border, fell deeper into a trade war Saturday marked by angry recriminations and new tariffs that are expected to raise prices for products in both countries. Each side blamed the other for the collapse of negotiations in Washington late Friday, leading the U.S. […]
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON | The Supreme Court sided with the Trump administration Monday in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The decision leaves room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump’s order, and other similar cases […]
Colorado investigates potential deepfake law violation in election video
This story was first published at Colorado Newsline. DENVER | The Colorado secretary of state’s office will investigate whether a video from a libertarian think tank generated with artificial intelligence violates a state law against undisclosed deepfake videos of candidates. Sen. Cathy Kipp, a Fort Collins Democrat, filed a complaint with the office on Aug. […]
New Aurora housing project aims to bridge gap in mental health services
AURORA | A planned supportive housing development for people working to exit homelessness has more than 3,000 people on its waiting list, but with only 43 units, the project is highlighting an unmet need. The Sanctuary on Potomac, located at 1290 S. Potomac St., will be part of Aurora Mental Health and Recovery’s Potomac Medical […]
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 8.24.26
The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, includes results for Aurora area teams in boys golf with more to come.
Bessent says US ‘D-Day’ economic sanctions aim to block all sources of revenue for Iran
WASHINGTON | Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran on Monday and warned every country that does business with the Islamic Republic to sever those financial ties or face retaliation from the United States. The new warnings to further cut off Iran from the rest of the world economy […]
Aurora prep sports schedule, 8.24.26
The Aurora prep sports schedule for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, includes competition for Aurora area teams in softball, girls flag football, boys tennis, field hockey and boys golf.
Aurora prep sports scoreboard, 8.22.26
The Aurora prep sports scoreboard for Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, includes results and highlights for Aurora area teams in softball, cross country and girls flag football.
Football: Strong start to season for Aurora area teams in action in 4-1 Zero Week
Aurora area prep football teams that were in action in Zero Week got off to a rousing 4-1 combined start to the 2026 season.