University of Colorado drives $12.2B state impact

DENVER — The University of Colorado system generated $12.2 billion in economic impact across the state last year, underscoring the university’s expanding influence on Colorado’s economy through education, research, innovation and health care,...

How housing policy is failing NC’s young people

The opinions expressed in this piece are solely the author's and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carolina Journal or its publisher. The “first of the month” — Nov. 1. Like clockwork, I opened the Wells Fargo app and winced as my balance...

Dubai Holding and US-based Palantir in joint venture to lead AI transformation

Artificial intelligence data mining company Palantir's joint venture with Dubai Holding is “part of an AI arms race” and investment boom, according to its executive vice president Noam Perski. Palantir and Dubai Holding have launched a platform...

Big Tech says 'AI bubble? What AI bubble?'

Talk of an AI bubble isn't slowing down Big Tech. Google, Meta, and Microsoft are spending more than ever to build the backbone of the AI boom. All three reported earnings on Wednesday, and all three told investors they'll spend even more on the...

RVIA: 28 Million Americans Expected to Go RVing This Winter

As economic uncertainty and unpredictable travel logistics shape vacation choices, 28 million Americans are choosing RVing as their holiday travel choice– a 33% increase from last year. The latest data from the RV Industry Association’s Holiday...

Toppin named to Naismith Player of the Year Watch List

JT Toppin will step onto the court tomorrow night for the season opener with a slew of preseason honors to his name. The latest, and arguably the biggest, came today with him being named to the Jersey Mike’s Naismith Trophy Men’s College Player of...

Denver plays Minnesota for conference showdown

Poll By Canadian Press on October 27, 2025. Denver Nuggets (1-1, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1, fifth in the Western Conference) Minneapolis; Monday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota hosts Denver in a matchup...

Vibrant Denver campaign is paying influencers to say nice things about the bond package

If you scroll past enough local TikToks, you might find yourself watching a mustachioed man with the handle “Good Trouble” holding a tiny microphone and talking about how confusing Denver’s upcoming ballot is. “I'm a fairly recent Denver...

Why another big shopping holiday is probably coming to the US: The Conversation

On Nov. 11 each year, a curious holiday takes over China. What began among Nanjing University students in the 1990s as a tongue-in-cheek counter to Valentine’s Day has exploded into the world’s largest shopping event: Singles’ Day. The date,...

AHLA Announces 2025 TechOvation and Tech Acceleration Award Winners

DENVER – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG) today announced the recipients of the 2025 HTNG TechOvation and AHLA Tech Acceleration Awards – two prestigious technology awards...

Majority of City Council blasts Denver’s contract with Flock, saying it’s ‘undemocratic’

At least four cameras watch over Alameda Avenue at Broadway. Oct. 23, 2025. Kevin J. Beaty/Denverite Nine members of the Denver City Council are raising legal concerns about Mayor Mike Johnston’s recent extension of the city’s contract with the $7...

Chief Medical Officer at HCA HealthOne explains why researchers dropped recommended daily step count

DENVER — There is a new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that suggests 4,000 steps a day at least three times a week could be enough to lower your risk of death by up to 40%. This is very different from the 10,000 steps we've all...

Mass Opposition To Flock Surveillance Grows In Denver

Above photo: Hundreds pack into a Town Hall in Denver. PSL Denver. Hundreds packed a conference room in Denver, Colorado on the evening of Wednesday, October 22, after the city’s Mayor Mike Johnston renewed a contract with surveillance company...

Big 12 Power Rankings: Where does Colorado stand after losing to Utah?

Believe it or not, football season is almost over. We’re already ten weeks in, and the playoff picture is becoming crystal clear. Unfortunately, the Buffs aren’t in it. After getting completely embarrassed by the Utes in Salt Lake City, Colorado’s...

Commentary: Don't use child safety laws to turn Big Tech into a baby-sitter

Forcing private companies to act as nannies is unnecessary and unconstitutional. Yet, that’s what’s being attempted in Colorado’s new law on healthy social media usage among youth. The last few years have seen numerous failed attempts to hold...

Hurricane Melissa ties Atlantic records as scientists trace power to warming seas

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Melissa stunned meteorologists this week after tying historic records for strength at landfall in the Atlantic. With sustained winds reaching 185 miles per hour and barometric pressure matching the deadly 1935 Labor Day storm, Melissa ranks among...

9Things to do in Colorado this weekend: Oct. 31-Nov. 2

Colorado celebrates Día de los Muertos, the Denver Film Festival opens and Kaytranada and Justice rock Ball Arena. DENVER — This weekend, Colorado welcomes November with Day of the Dead celebrations, a Denver screening of "Airplane," a Kaytranada...

Bob Diamond sees M&A taking out 3,000 U.S. banks in Trump era

(Bloomberg) -- Bob Diamond sees the number of US lenders dwindling by 3,000 in the next two to three years as regulators embrace consolidation of the industry — a trend that he hopes to help accelerate. Diamond's Atlas Merchant Capital, which...

As policies start to shift, researchers and wildland firefighters chart a path forward on fireline health

It’s been a busy year in wildland firefighter health. It started with the tragic Los Angeles fires, a spectacular illustration of how toxic exposures can be. Then the New York Times investigated what it called a “growing occupational health...

This high-stakes fight in Denver’s government has voters yawning

Denver City Council is asking voters to change how at-large council elections work in Denver — a proposal that is confusing voters and driving a rift between council members. Opponents argue the shift is pointless and confusing, and describe it as...