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Colorado Needs a Fresh Start: A Call for Practical Change

June 12, 2026

A longtime Coloradan, a Navy veteran and a pastor, has stepped into the political arena to become the state’s next governor. He says Colorado has been led by one party for too long, and that this has caused budgets to grow out of control, schools to suffer, crime to rise, and everyday costs for fami

sports

49ers Eye a New Backfield Star

June 12, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers have shaken up their roster during the off‑season, trading away veteran receivers and adding big names like Mike Evans and Christian Kirk. In the draft they selected former Indiana running back Kaelon Black in the third round, a move that has drawn attention from NFL analysts

politics

Big Money, Small Wins: A Look at Expensive Political Campaigns

June 12, 2026

Tom Steyer, a former hedge‑fund manager who now focuses on climate issues, has spent more than half a billion dollars on political races that ended in defeat. After pouring $342 million into an unsuccessful presidential bid in 2020, most wealthy candidates would have given up on buying a high‑profil

education

University of Colorado Boulder: 150 Years of Helping Colorado Grow

June 12, 2026

The University of Colorado was founded in 1876 with a single goal: to serve the people of Colorado. Now, as it celebrates its 150th birthday, the campus is looking ahead to how a public university can keep helping the state face new challenges. Colorado faces big questions: how will towns adjust t

politics

Alaska’s Future: Beyond the Pipeline Dream

June 12, 2026

Alaska has long been told that oil and gas are its lifeblood, but the truth is more complex. The state’s Permanent Fund, which gives residents dividends, comes from a mix of natural resources, not just oil. In fact, federal spending is the biggest employer here, and oil is no longer the dominant job

entertainment

Aliens and Beliefs: How New Ideas Challenge Old Stories

June 12, 2026

The thought of life beyond Earth forces us to question the stories we’ve always trusted. It’s not just about whether aliens exist—it’s about what that discovery would mean for the religions and ideas people have held for centuries. If intelligent beings live elsewhere, do they follow the same gods?

technology

Why AI at Work Could Soon Face a Religious Challenge

June 12, 2026

A software developer in North Carolina recently asked her employer if she could skip using AI tools at work—not because she dislikes technology, but because her faith guides that choice. The request came after a major religious leader warned that artificial intelligence might threaten human dignity.

health

Sleep and faith: How African American women balance spirituality and rest

June 12, 2026

African American women often rely on faith to cope with daily stress. But does turning to religion at night help or hurt their sleep? A study dug into this question by looking at how beliefs and prayer routines connect to sleep quality. Instead of assuming spirituality is always calming, researchers

education

How school funding varies hugely across US states

June 12, 2026

Money shapes education more than people realize. In America, schools rely on local taxes and state budgets, so wealthier areas often get more resources. The latest numbers show big gaps between states. In 2024, American public schools got almost $1 trillion in total funding. Most of that money comes

politics

Should America turn its back on allies for political reasons?

June 12, 2026

Over a thousand Afghans who helped U. S. troops during the war now sit in Qatar, waiting for a safe place to go. More than eighty politicians from both major parties want President Trump’s team to stop sending these former allies to unstable countries like Congo. Their argument? America still owes t