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Tattered Cover could have new owners by summer as bookstore files new bankruptcy reorganization plan

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Tattered Cover, a trailblazer among the country's independent bookstores and part of the Denver community for more than a half-century, could have new owners as early as this summer, according to the CEO guiding it through bankruptcy…

Bo Nix on why he can be fast processor Sean Payton covets: “You have to be as efficient as possible”

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Bo Nix jumped at the chance Friday afternoon to explain his process on, well, processing. "You have to be as efficient as possible," he said, outlining the way he goes about learning offense and deciphering defense.

Friday, Apr 26

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Southwest Airlines is considering changes to its quirky boarding and seating practices

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By DAVID KOENIG (AP Airlines Writer) DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines is studying changes to its quirky boarding and seating policies as it searches for ways to raise more revenue. Airline officials say they are studying possible changes…

Williams-Sonoma must pay almost $3.2 million for violating FTC’s ‘Made in USA’ order

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Home products retailer Williams-Sonoma will have to pay almost $3.2 million penalty for violating a Federal Trade Commission “Made in USA” order. Williams-Sonoma has been charged with advertising multiple products as being “Made in USA”…

Planning for potential presidential transition underway as Biden administration kicks it off

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By ZEKE MILLER (AP White House Correspondent) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday formally began planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome…

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Biden officials indefinitely postpone ban on menthol cigarettes amid election-year pushback

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President Joe Biden’s administration is again delaying a sweeping plan to ban menthol cigarettes. Anti-smoking advocates are upset about the delay, but the decision could avoid angering Black voters ahead of November elections. Biden’s top…

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Southwest Airlines kills 3 nonstop routes from DIA, cuts back on flights to 2 other airports

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Southwest Airlines is ending flights to four major airports -- three of which are currently served by nonstop routes from DIA -- and cutting back on flights to two others.

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Colorado’s 3rd District prepares for epic, costly election battle — even without Lauren Boebert

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Democrat Adam Frisch is still raising big money after U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert's district switch, and the Republican field is fierce. The race in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District could be a critical contest in a closely divided…

Build-to-rent fills an empty spot in metro Denver’s housing market

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More people who once might have naturally progressed from an apartment to owning a condo or home can't afford to make the transition given high property prices and high mortgage rates.

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Daily horoscope for April 26, 2024

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Get your daily horoscope for April 26, 2024 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.

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Hailstorms, wildfires, help drive surge in Colorado home insurance rates

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A new survey from Insurify shows that almost 30% of American homeowners are worried about increasing home insurance rates, which are expected to continue rising through 2024 due to climate disasters and inflation. That’s no surprise, given…

Boebert, Trump Jr. appear together at Loveland campaign event

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Lauren Boebert, a devotee of the Make America Great Again movement and a strong supporter of Donald Trump, shared a campaign stage with Trump’s son Donald Trump Jr. in Loveland Thursday as the GOP primary election for the 4th Congressional…

Thursday, Apr 25

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The Latest: Supreme Court arguments conclude in Trump immunity case

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Arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court have ended after more than 2 1/2 hours in Donald Trump’s bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden. The arguments had been scheduled to last for an…

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More density, better housing plans? Land-use bills advance as lawmakers try to avert last year’s doom.

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Attempts by lawmakers and Gov. Jared Polis to reform zoning are meeting with more success after last year's debacle. But they face challenges as the end of the session nears.

New Colorado law reins in metro districts on home foreclosures, but some HOA reform bills face roadblocks

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Colorado lawmakers have passed new legislation in a years-long effort to curb foreclosures by homeowners associations and metropolitan districts that are based on unpaid fines and fees.

Colorado expanding curbside recycling through new program funded by companies that create trash

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Recycling will expand across Colorado over the next six years through new curbside programs funded by corporations that create the garbage the state wants to see diverted from landfills.

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Opinion: The “illegal immigrant” speech police have come for Colorado Republicans

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Should the term "illegal immigrant" be allowed on the floor of the Colorado House? Yes, and Democrats should know they can't police speech.

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The Latest | Trump is dismissive of prosecutors’ push for contempt order

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Former President Donald Trump is being dismissive when asked about prosecutors’ push for the judge in his hush money case to hold him in contempt of violating a gag order because of his social media posts. Trump spoke Thursday morning…

Wednesday, Apr 24

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Trial pits tiny home CEO against customer whose deposit was taken

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A judge in Centennial is weighing whether the sole owner of a tiny home construction company can be held personally liable for the alleged theft of a customer’s deposit.

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White knuckle relief: New shuttle service opening to the top of Pikes Peak

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This summer there is a new option for a $30 package deals at Pikes Peak that includes the entrance fee and a shuttle service up the mountain.

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US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered

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After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional approval and is on its way to President Biden for his signature. The…

What to listen for during Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump and presidential immunity

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The Supreme Court hears arguments Thursday over whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution in a case charging him with plotting to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. It’s a historic day for the court, with the…

USDA updates rules for school meals that limit added sugars for the first time

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By JONEL ALECCIA (AP Health Writer) The nation’s school meals will get a makeover under new nutrition standards that limit added sugars for the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday. The final rule also trims…

Supreme Court will consider when doctors can provide emergency abortions in states with bans

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Dueling protests are taking shape outside the Supreme Court as the justices prepare to consider an abortion case. The case being heard Wednesday will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with…

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Daily horoscope for April 24, 2024

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Get your daily horoscope for April 24, 2024 from astrologer Georgia Nicols.

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How to make frozen shrimp even faster (and more delicious)

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Savory and a little sweet, this light dinner tastes like spring but can be made any time of year -- and any night of the week if you keep a stash of shrimp in your freezer.

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Senate passes bill forcing TikTok’s parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

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The Senate has passed legislation that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt…

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say

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By The Associated Press Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record. The most prolific scorer in NCAA Division I history and the No. 1 overall pick in the WNBA draft will continue her association with Nike by signing…

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What to know about the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

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The case, to be argued Thursday, stems from Trump’s attempts to have charges against him dismissed. Lower courts have found he cannot claim for actions that, prosecutors say, illegally sought to interfere with the election results.

Opinion: A Biden-Trump rematch is, apparently, the best we can do — for now

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Trump and Biden are apparently the best we can do, at least for now. That’s a sad commentary on the status of leadership in America.