A Colorado woman filmed herself counting a 30 count Chick-fil-A nugget order piece by piece, and the total did not match the receipt 'Close enough, apparently' We Got This Covered · Aug 22
Massive water cuts imposed on three Colorado River states as rates continue to plunge The Colorado River Basin saw the worst snowpack on record last winter, heightening pressure on agriculture, commercial industry, ecological habitats, and hydroelectric producers The Independent UK · Aug 22
The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada The Guardian - US · Aug 21
Scientists turn to OnlyFans and ‘Fat Marmot Week’ to fund research after federal cuts Researchers must secure three years of funding, over $200,000, to guarantee that field research continues next summer The Independent UK · Aug 21
Colorado River water conservation efforts get only halfway to a solution In August 2026 the nation’s two largest reservoirs, Lake Mead and Lake Powell, both on the Colorado River, hit their lowest levels since they first began to be filled in 1936 and 1963, respectively. The Conversation · Aug 20
Colorado is facing a housing shortage - building more duplexes and townhomes could be part of the solution Colorado is in the midst of an affordable housing crisis. Well over half of low-income Colorado residents are cost-burdened, according to the National Low Income Housing Coalition. That means they spend more than 30% of their pretax income on rent or mortgage payments. The Conversation · Aug 20
From McDonald’s to Congress: can a former fry cook flip a key district for Democrats? Manny Rutinel hopes price-tag politics can win key voters in Colorado House race The Guardian - US · Aug 20
Colorado woman removes her $2000 rings for tanning at Palm Beach Tan. Then they’re gone, and the staff acts suspicious: ‘Like, I don’t know’ She left them on the bench before her tanning appointment. We Got This Covered · Aug 20
Over the past two weeks, four new ballot measures in Colorado and Montana, and one removed in Arizona As of August 18, 152 statewide measures have been certified for the ballot in 40 states, 10 more measures than the average number certified at this point in other even-numbered years over the past decade (2014 to 2024). Ballotpedia · Aug 19
18-year-old Colorado student Natalie Muro invents wave-powered device that fights toxic algal blooms using invasive weed A brilliant eighteen-year-old student developed a groundbreaking floating device designed to tackle toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driven waves and hydrogen peroxide, this inventive solution effectively treats water. The device employs biochar derived from an invasive plant to trap dead algae and deter nutrient release. Testing results revealed a remarkable decrease… The Economic Times · Aug 19
Meet Natalie Muro, the 18-year-old Colorado student who used wind-driven waves and an invasive plant to fight toxic algal blooms in a real reservoir A remarkable eighteen-year-old student has developed an ingenious device aimed at eradicating toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driven waves and invasive plant species, this unique system demonstrated impressive results in field tests, removing nearly all cyanobacteria and trapping decayed cell matter. This groundbreaking solution offers a cost-effective way to restore and… The Times of India · Aug 19
Black bear found dead inside car in Colorado as drivers warned to lock vehicles The bear’s body was inside the car for days before it was discovered, authorities say The Independent UK · Aug 19
Colorado Quarantines More Horse Properties as a Blistering Livestock Virus That Can Infect People Spreads Again Vesicular stomatitis has reached four Colorado counties this year. The virus rarely infects people, but handlers of sick animals can catch it. Medical Daily · Aug 18
Meta rejects allegations it sought to hook children as landmark trial begins Four lead states - California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey - accuse Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users, fueling anxiety, depression and even suicide, and misleading consumers about the platforms' safety. The Economic Times · Aug 18
We Got This Covered · Aug 18 Trump-supporting Colorado farmer now wants ‘pardoning power out’ after president freed woman who allegedly conned him out of $500,000 He believes it was a rare act of "bad judgement" from the president.
International Business Times UK · Aug 18 Mistress Called Police for Welfare Check on Boyfriend Who Allegedly Murdered His Teacher Wife A Colorado man is arrested for murder after inconsistencies in his story about his wife's death reveal a secret double life, including a girlfriend who requested a welfare check.
The Conversation · Aug 18 Many youth athletes quietly struggle with eating disorders – Colorado mandates new training that could turn things around Colorado requires middle, junior high and high school coaches in public and private schools to attend training on mental health. Currently, training is required to cover concerns specific to young athletes such as anxiety disorders, depression and suicide prevention.
The Texas Tribune · Aug 18 Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus The Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year.
The Guardian - US · Aug 17 Election denier Tina Peters to be hired as elections consultant in conservative California county Shasta county, center of US election denialism movement, set to appoint ex-Colorado clerk who served prison term
The Times of India · Aug 17 30 lions and tigers spent years in cramped concrete cages at a notorious Argentine zoo; they are now beginning a journey to sanctuaries where they can finally roam freely Thirty lions and tigers from Argentina’s shuttered Lujan Zoo have begun a major relocation to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the US. Led by Four Paws, the rescue involves moving 30 big cats that spent years in cramped cages and suffered health problems. The animals will now travel to…
International Business Times · Aug 17 The Second Largest U.S. Reservoir Hits Lowest Level Ever. It Is Close To Not Being Able To Generate Power. Lake Powell, which is part of the crucial Colorado River system, has fallen to 3,519 feet.
The Independent UK · Aug 16 Warning issued as water levels at US’ second-largest reservoir fall to record low The water level at Lake Powell has fallen to a record low in another sign of crisis along the Colorado River
Space · Aug 16 Artemis II pilot thanks NASA for letting him fly Orion by hand: 'I'm still blown away by that trust' The Artemis II crew thanked NASA and its contractors in front of a crowd of over 8,000 on on Aug. 3, 2026 at Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado.
International Business Times UK · Aug 16 Department of War 'Actively Investigating' Hidden 100-Foot Triangle UFO Base Cellphone Videos The Pentagon is investigating claims of two cellphone videos showing a 100-foot triangular object near a Colorado military base. The videos remain unverified, with details emerging from anonymous sources.
The Conversation · Aug 14 Congress just passed a housing law that rewards states for reform — here’s why Colorado has a head start In Colorado, a full-time worker must earn US$36.44 an hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment without spending more than 30% of their income on rent, according to a recent report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.