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New Voices Needed for Colorado’s Future University

March 7, 2026

The future of the University of Colorado hinges on who sits on its Board of Regents. When a group of seasoned leaders decides to step aside, it shows they are looking beyond personal power and toward the institution’s long‑term health. Old experience is valuable, but if it is not paired with f

technology

Plasma Gets a Tune‑Up: Bug Fixes Roll Out Soon

March 7, 2026

The KDE Plasma team has announced a wave of bug fixes that will reach users in the upcoming 6. 6. 2, 6. 6. 3 and 6. 7 releases. These updates focus on improving stability rather than adding new features, addressing issues that have been bothering the community for some time. A key improvement is

politics

More Hands on the Table Won’t Fix It

March 5, 2026

"People who feel unheard often point fingers at a small group of decision‑makers, saying the county didn’t listen. The truth is that the three commissioners usually read the letters and petitions, but they may simply disagree with what is being asked for. The main argument for adding two more seat

politics

Parents Win Court Battle Over School Disclosure Rules

March 3, 2026

The Supreme Court decided not to let California enforce rules that limit when schools can tell parents about a child’s gender identity or require teachers to use a student’s chosen pronouns. A 6‑3 split vote, along ideological lines, allowed a federal judge’s ruling that favors parents who argue

education

Women Scientists Shine at Local Library Talk

February 27, 2026

Deborah Huntley, once a professor and administrator in Saginaw Valley State University, will speak about the place of women in science at a Women’s History Month event. The talk, titled “Science, Women of Science, and Women in Science, ” is scheduled for Wednesday evening at the Hoyt Library auditor

politics

Minnesota Faces Funding Freeze as Fraud Allegations Escalate

February 26, 2026

The Trump administration has decided to pause over a quarter‑billion dollars in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, citing concerns about misuse of taxpayer money. This move follows a high‑profile fraud investigation that tied residents in Minneapolis’s Somali community to alleged insurance scams. The p

politics

A New Leader Steps into the Louvre’s Turbulent Hall

February 26, 2026

The French state acted quickly to calm a museum in turmoil, naming Christophe Leribault as the new president after Laurence des Cars stepped down. Leribault, who has guided the Palace of Versailles for years, will now steer one of the world’s most famous cultural sites. The Louvre has struggled sin

education

School Money Crisis: Why Teachers and Students Are In Trouble

February 18, 2026

The state budget for 2027 has sparked anger among Connecticut school leaders. Superintendent Steven Rioux of Putnam Public Schools is asking the town to raise property taxes by 7. 23 %—a jump from last year’s 1. 66 %. He says the district needs $1. 6 million more to cover rising costs for health ins

crypto

A Quiet Game of Power in Crypto

February 18, 2026

THORChain, a network that lets people swap digital coins without needing permission, has become the center of a debate about who really runs it. The project claims that decisions are made by node operators voting together, but recent incidents have shown a single administrator can pause the whole sy

finance

A New Way to Invest in Consumer Loans

February 18, 2026

Morgan Stanley Investment Management has just wrapped up a big deal. They created a special fund called MSABF 2026-1. This fund is all about consumer loans. It's backed by loans from different top lenders. The fund is rated by a well-known agency, KBRA. It has a revolving structure, which means it c