DARK SECRETS: 16 | Rare Historical Photos

How a tiny potato beetle became a Cold War weapon: The bizarre story behind East Germany's 'American insect' campaign

In the summer of 1950, farmers across East Germany began finding their potato crops stripped bare. The culprit was the Colorado potato beetle, a small, striped insect native to North America that had been spreading steadily across Europe for decades. What happened next had nothing to do with agriculture and…

The Times of India · Jun 18

Families of kids with disabilities warn Education Department changes could break a flawed system

Parents of kids with disabilities say they have waited months for the Education Department to address complaints of bullying or discrimination

The Independent UK · Jun 18

America's best bike riding might not be in Colorado or California — it's in the Carolinas

The Blue Ridge Mountains offer everything cyclists travel to Europe for: long climbs, empty roads, breathtaking scenery, and a culture built around the bicycle

Cycling Weekly · Jun 17

Two drivers stop in middle of Colorado interstate to fight as road rage takes over

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The Independent UK · Jun 16

A Colorado Town Will Pay $675,000 To Settle a Lawsuit After a Police Officer Shot a Family's Dog

The family's attorney says it's the largest settlement for a dog shooting case in Colorado history.

Reason · Jun 16

Two road rage drivers stop in middle of busy interstate to fight

A pair of road rage drivers were caught on camera stopping their cars in the middle of a busy Colorado interstate to fight.

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Why Coal Will Lead to More Deaths in Colorado

Across the nation, one of the dirtiest sources of power gets a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials.

Capital & Main · Jun 16

Colorado Becomes Second State To Create Right to an Attorney When Police Seize Your Property

A bill tightening Colorado's civil asset forfeiture laws passed the state legislature by wide bipartisan margins and was signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis.

Reason · Jun 15

Seven U.S. House primaries are contested in Colorado this year — the second-most since 2014

This year’s filing deadline for candidates running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Colorado was March 18, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Jun 15

‘I have never served before’: Colorado woman gets hired at Twin Peaks. Then she shows up for training

Starting a new job can be a daunting, yet exciting endeavor. Typically, you never know what to expect until you step foot behind the scenes. So, one woman pulls the curtain to reveal what it entailed during the first day of her training at Twin Peaks. “I just finished day…

The Mary Sue · Jun 13