Tag: America
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COLUMN: Good news and bad, about a complaining nation
SAN DIEGO — With all due respect to baseball, the real national pastime is complaining. Oblivious to how soft and comfortable our lives are compared to those of millions of other people around the world, Americans love to gripe. Whether it’s harvest time or not, we make “whine” year-round. We complain about the…
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Biden warns of dark days for the country as he urges Americans to stay optimistic
Former President Joe Biden called these “dark days” as he urged Americans to stay optimistic and not to check out in response to what he says are attacks on free speech and tests on the limits of executive power by President Donald Trump. “Since its founding, America served as a beacon for the most powerful…
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Here’s tips for firework safety on Independence Day
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save As Independence Day draws nearer, families are beginning to acquire the most adrenaline-inducing product sold this time of the year: fireworks. While airborne and explosive fireworks have been illegal in Colorado since being first banned in 2002, other types including sparklers, smoke bombs and snakes…
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Hundreds in Denver rally to support Ukraine on 2nd anniversary of Russian invasion
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Hundreds of Ukraine supporters gathered at a rally at the Colorado state Capitol in Denver on Saturday to mark the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of the U.S. ally. “Today, we are asking members of U.S. Congress to step up and vote for help to…
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National Western Stock Show parade takes over downtown Denver
Families, friends and various animals came out for the 118th parade through the city
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7-year-old fashion prodigy rules runway at Denver Fashion Week
Couture show helps bring eight days of fashion to a stunning close
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NBA Insider | One question for every Denver Nuggets starter
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Every week during the offseason, Denver Gazette beat writer Vinny Benedetto will take you around the NBA and inside the Nuggets: The Denver Nuggets’ starting five is set, but there’s still some interesting questions to answer ahead of the start of the season. Jamal Murray: Can the regular season look like your postseasons? The highest-scoring…
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Rally against Park Hill redevelopment draws mayoral candidates, Wellington Webb
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A rally against the proposed redevelopment of the Park Hill Golf Course attracted hundreds in Denver on Sunday, including former mayor Wellington Webb, who sought to portray the fight as a battle between those who have the financial means to push it — and gain…
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Treasurer Young urges Coloradans to put money in savings
Only 22% of Coloradans have three months of expenses saved, according to Colorado Treasurer Dave Young, who has been on a mission for the last week to help educate Coloradans about financial planning. America Saves Week, a financial awareness event that began in 2007, was held from Feb. 27 to March 3 this year. While…