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Dry air and strong winds raise fire risks in Boulder

March 18, 2026

Boulder is facing a high danger day for wildfires on Wednesday. The National Weather Service has put a red flag warning in place from noon until 7 p. m. for areas below 6, 000 feet elevation. The warning focuses on conditions that could turn a small spark into a fast-moving blaze. Two main weather f

politics

Airport Shutdown Risk as TSA Workers Face Pay Gaps

March 17, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security’s budget dispute has left thousands of TSA agents without pay, creating a ripple effect that could bring smaller airports to a halt. When the last full paycheck was delayed, security staff began taking leave in search of other jobs, pushing lines far beyond air

politics

Ukraine Leader Arrives in UK for NATO Talks

March 17, 2026

Zelensky flew to London after weeks of fighting on the eastern front. The Ukrainian president met with NATO head Jens Stoltenberg and British Prime Minister Rishi Starmer to discuss support for Ukraine’s defense efforts. The talks were held in a quiet setting, away from the media glare that often su

sports

New Draft Shake‑Up: Who’s Really on the Menu?

March 17, 2026

Free agency has just started, and teams are busy filling holes with veteran players. This scramble leaves college stars in a strange spot: some are moving up, others dropping. A fresh mock draft shows how the big game has changed the rankings. The top pick is still Indiana’s quarterback, Fernando M

celebrities

Production Stopped as Reality Star Faces Legal Trouble

March 17, 2026

The new season of a popular reality show has been put on hold after one of its stars, Taylor Frankie Paul, is under investigation for alleged domestic violence. The show’s producers confirmed that filming has been paused while the situation is sorted out, saying they will wait for the outcome before

science

A New Twist in a Brain Disorder Study

March 17, 2026

The research team began by looking at a girl who has an unusual form of MED12‑related intellectual disability, a condition that can cause learning challenges and sometimes movement problems. They focused on one specific gene change, called a splice variant, that might be responsible for her symptoms

health

Kids’ Bones and the Hidden “Forever” Chemicals

March 17, 2026

Scientists have found that a group of man‑made chemicals, called PFAS, can lower bone strength in children. PFAS are used in many everyday items such as non‑stick pans, waterproof clothing and food packaging. They do not break down easily, so they stay in the air, dust, soil and even in about half o

technology

iPhones vs iPads: What the Big Phone Can Do That the Tablet Can't

March 17, 2026

iPhones still lead Apple’s lineup, and that shows in a few practical ways. First, phones can talk. Even the newest iPads with cellular data don’t get a phone number, so they can only receive calls that the paired iPhone forwards. Without a separate number, iPads can’t sign up for apps like WhatsA

crime

Conspiracy Charge Faces First Amendment Challenge

March 17, 2026

Three former protest leaders say a federal conspiracy charge is wrong because it turns peaceful assembly into a crime. The case started during the Trump‑era “Midway Blitz” deportation drive. After prosecutors dropped charges against two people, the remaining four now fight a felony that could

weather

A Sudden Sky Boom Turns Out to Be a Meteor

March 17, 2026

In the early morning of Tuesday, residents in parts of Pennsylvania and Ohio heard a sharp boom that rattled buildings near Cleveland. The noise felt like a sonic shockwave, and people reported shaking in the Lake Erie area. Video footage shared on social media showed a bright streak cutting acro