We spent a day soaking up the low-key magic made by Luke “Santa Luke” Durant, who draws large crowds —…
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A Frederick Douglass mural in his hometown in Maryland draws some divisions
A mural depicting Frederick Douglass in a chunky wristwatch, a slim-cut suit and crisp white Converse has divided the town…
In 2023, opioid settlement funds started being paid out. Here’s how it’s going
Some $1.5 billion flowed to local government coffers this year, sparking debates about transparency and how to spend the money….
2023 was a tragic and bizarre year of wildfires. Will it mark a turning point?
Unusual and tragic are two words that might describe the 2023 wildfire season which experts say might end up being…
How a utility company fought to keep two Colorado towns hooked on fossil fuels
Environmental advocates worry natural gas providers are using customer dollars to block local action on climate change. Colorado is one…
What’s next after Colorado? Here’s where other challenges to Trump’s candidacy stand
Lawsuits in more than a dozen states are looking to follow a Colorado court’s lead in declaring former president Donald…
How the Supreme Court could play a pivotal role in the next election
The high court already has agreed to consider two cases that relate to GOP front-runner Donald Trump, and a third…
A judge rules Rudy Giuliani must immediately pay $148 million to two election workers
Ruby Freeman and her daughter, Wandrea Moss, say despite Giuliani recently being convicted of defamation, he has continued in press…
As Israel fights to destroy Hamas, the group’s popularity surges among Palestinians
In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, a recent poll found 68% of Palestinians say the Oct. 7 Hamas attack was a…
Tweens used to hate showers. Now, they’re taking over Sephora
Holiday wish lists are all dewy skin drops, hyaluronic acid and lip oil — leaving parents amused and confused. (Image…