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High School Ultimate Stars Shine in 2026 Playoffs

June 17, 2026

The Burlington Free Press has named an All‑Championship squad for boys and girls Ultimate after the spring playoffs. They chose players who helped their teams win titles or push close to victory. The girls’ team includes Marlie Bushey from Milton High School, who finished her career with a sta

politics

UNRWA Calls for Probe After Staff Losses in Gaza Conflict

March 31, 2026

The head of the UN Palestinian refugee agency has urged a high‑level investigation into the deaths of more than 390 UNRWA workers during the two‑year Gaza war, marking it as the deadliest episode in the agency’s history. In a press briefing on his final day in office, Philippe Lazzarini said the

sports

College Games and Sports Bets to Watch This Saturday

March 7, 2026

On Saturday, college basketball will be the star of the show as teams try to finish the season strong before the playoffs begin. One key matchup is Duke versus North Carolina on Tobacco Road. Duke, ranked first and only down 28‑2 all season, lost a close game at UNC last week. The Tar Heels, rank

crime

Police and Court Actions in February: A Quick Look

February 27, 2026

The state prison system is looking into an inmate who attacked a civilian counselor and a correction officer on Monday at Lakeview Shock Correctional Facility, sending both staff to the hospital. At Niagara County, Sheriff’s deputies charged 33‑year‑old Eric M. Mende after he crashed into a patro

sports

Arizona's Tight Victory Over BYU Keeps Them Unbeaten

January 27, 2026

Arizona's basketball team had a close call against BYU. They almost lost their perfect season. The game was intense and full of drama. Arizona was leading by a lot at one point. Then BYU made a big comeback. The final minutes were nerve-wracking. Arizona's players had to work hard to keep their lead

technology

Famous Faces Fight for Fair Play in AI's Training Game

January 22, 2026

A group of well-known stars has stepped into the spotlight to challenge tech giants over AI training practices. Scarlett Johansson, Cate Blanchett, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt are among the 700+ supporters of the "Stealing Isn't Innovation" campaign. This initiative, launched by the Human Artistry Camp

opinion

Ghosts, Death, and the Power of Storytelling: A Look into George Saunders' World

January 15, 2026

George Saunders, a renowned author, has a unique fascination with ghosts and mortality. His latest novel, Vigil, explores these themes through the story of an oil tycoon who, on his deathbed, is visited by spirits. These ghosts force him to confront his life's work and the impact it has had on the w

sports

Local High School Athletes Shine in 2025

December 31, 2025

2025 was a year of triumphs and setbacks, but high school athletes from Boulder, Broomfield, and Longmont areas stood out. Let's dive into some of the most unforgettable moments from the past year. In February, the swim and dive championships saw Holy Family's Lorelai Frauenfelder making history. S

crime

Sydney's Dark December: A Look at the Bondi Beach Tragedy

December 30, 2025

In a shocking turn of events, two men from Sydney, Sajid Akram and his son Naveed, are accused of a horrifying attack during a Hanukkah festival at Bondi Beach. This incident left 15 people dead and 40 injured. The men had recently returned from a trip to the Philippines, but investigations there re

politics

Tighter Rules on Guns and Hate Symbols in Australia After Bondi Tragedy

December 23, 2025

Australia is making some big changes to its gun laws and how it handles hate symbols after a recent attack in Bondi. The state of New South Wales, which is home to the most people in Australia, is pushing through new laws. These laws will make it harder to own lots of guns and stop people from showi