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Russian disinformation operations seize on border battle, talk of Texas secession
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Russian disinformation operations seize on border battle, talk of Texas secession

By Joseph Morton, The Dallas Morning News | Denver Gazette WASHINGTON — Russian disinformation operatives have apparently found a rich vein to tap in their long-running effort to foment U.S. political divisions: the escalating battle between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and President Joe Biden over who is in charge of the southern border. American technology magazine Wired reported this week that it had obtained exclusive access to data from two disinformation research groups showing a coordinated Russian effort to promote the idea that the United States is heading toward civil war. Russian government officials and state-run media outlets have been publicly elevating that narrative by citing the intense U.S. domestic political battles over the border and immigration enfor...
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Immigrants taking toll on hospitals, including in Colorado Springs, UCHealth data suggests
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Immigrants taking toll on hospitals, including in Colorado Springs, UCHealth data suggests

By Debbie Kelley | The Gazette Of 12 hospitals surveyed statewide in the UCHealth system, Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs saw the second-highest jump over the past three months of new patients who appear to be immigrants, according to data UCHealth released Wednesday. “Memorial Hospital Central has had the second-greatest impact among UCHealth hospitals, next to University of Colorado Hospital (in Aurora),” said Dan Weaver, system spokesman. “In general, UCHealth and our hospitals see all patients — we will take care of anyone who comes to our hospitals or emergency departments,” he said. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Denver Public Schools Under Scrutiny for Alleged Racial Discrimination Against White Students
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Denver Public Schools Under Scrutiny for Alleged Racial Discrimination Against White Students

By Nicole C. Brambila | The Gazette The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has opened two discrimination complaints filed against Denver Public Schools’ use of race in selecting committee members to evaluate the district’s "discipline matrix" and in deciding which students can take math extension courses. The complaints, filed by the Mountain States Legal Foundation in November and September, respectively, alleged that the district gives preferential treatment to persons of color and inferred that its use of the word "diverse" is a veiled reference to considering race and people's gender identity.    Will Trachman, general counsel for Mountain States Legal Foundation, said the district cannot discriminate against White students or individuals who iden...
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One rate that hasn’t risen is on savings accounts, and it would help millions
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One rate that hasn’t risen is on savings accounts, and it would help millions

By Joseph Lawler | The Gazette Rates have soared for mortgages, credit cards, auto loans, and a range of other debt products, but not for savings accounts at big banks used by millions.  Yields on savings accounts at megabanks like Bank of America and Chase remain near zero. Savers, many of whom might lack financial discipline after years of living in a low-rate environment, have trillions in accounts that are yielding nothing and getting eroded by inflation.  “I really implore people to look outside their relationship with their current megabank,” said Amy Hamasaki, the owner of Mountain Wealth Planning. “These banks are making so much money off of these individuals having so much money earning nothing.”  READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZET...
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Aurora council votes to fill homeless service provider funding gaps at quarterly workshop
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Aurora council votes to fill homeless service provider funding gaps at quarterly workshop

By Kyla Pearce | The Gazette While Aurora's councilmembers held differing opinions on how to handle dollars for homeless service providers, they eventually agreed to allocate federal money to several organizations, bringing a few of them to flat funding. The councilmembers, however, entirely cut funding to the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless. Aurora's policymaking body earlier delayed a decision on funding homeless service providers. The debate about city funding for homeless service providers has been going on since city staffers recommended last year that the council cut or limit funds to several organizations that provide services to homeless people in Aurora following a dip in the local government's revenues. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Wolf captured on camera near road in Colorado
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Wolf captured on camera near road in Colorado

By Spencer McKee | Out There Colorado Another wolf sighting has been captured on camera in Colorado, about a month and a half after the species was formally reintroduced to the state. An article from 9News reports that the wolf was spotted last Thursday near Kremmling, with a rancher capturing footage from the road. This is at least the second time a wolf sighting has been publicized since reintroduction, with at least 10 wolves known to be roaming the state. READ THE FULL STORY AT OUT THERE COLORADO
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Trump changes tune and wants to debate Biden: ‘For the good of the country’
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Trump changes tune and wants to debate Biden: ‘For the good of the country’

By Jack Birle | The Gazette Former President Donald Trump has avoided debating his Republican primary opponents, but now, as the overwhelming favorite for the GOP nomination, he wants to debate his likely general election opponent. Trump said he would like to debate President Joe Biden "now" while appearing on the Dan Bongino Show on Monday. "I’d like to debate him now because we should debate. We should debate for the good of the country," Trump said. READ THE FUL STORY AT THE GAZETTE
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Amid calls for change at RNC, chief of staff announces departure ahead of ’24 election
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Amid calls for change at RNC, chief of staff announces departure ahead of ’24 election

By Julia Johnson | The Gazette The Republican National Committee's chief of staff will be stepping down from his role months ahead of the 2024 presidential election. RNC chief of staff Mike Reed told employees in an email Tuesday, "I write today to let you know that this month will be my last at the RNC." Reed — who noted he spent two decades "working almost exclusively on Republican campaigns, including four years working right alongside President Trump's White House and campaign team" — stated he is leaving the RNC to work in the private sector. He cited several personal reasons for his departure, including his "growing family." "In the chaotic world of D.C. and the RNC, Mike Reed has been a calm and steady hand as our chief of staff," RNC Chairwoman ...
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Arapahoe Basin set to be sold to new owners before end of 2024
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Arapahoe Basin set to be sold to new owners before end of 2024

By Spencer McKee | Denver Gazette In breaking news that was released on the morning of February 5, it was announced that Colorado's Arapahoe Basin Ski Area is set to be sold after 27 years of ownership under Dream Unlimited Corporation. Alterra Mountain Company, known for their popular 'Ikon Pass,' will purchase the popular slopesport destination, with the deal set to close later in 2024. The deal is subject to closing conditions, which include regulatory approvals. According to a press release on the matter, COO of Arapahoe Basin Al Henceroth will continue his role at the ski area. READ THE FULL STORY AT THE DENVER GAZETTE
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Mayor says government must care for migrants arriving in Colorado Springs

By Breeanna Jent | The Gazette Mayor Yemi Mobolade on Friday called on President Joe Biden and federal partners to help ensure a surge of undocumented immigrants crossing the country's southern border does not become a 'crisis' in Colorado Springs. "Immigration is a federal responsibility. It's not in the city's purview but because we have not taken care of the crisis at our southern border, it's meeting our city. I do call on the president of the United States and federal partners to help us to ensure that this crisis doesn't impact our city," Mobolade said from his downtown office during an afternoon broadcast on Facebook Live. Mobolade took to social media on Friday to reiterate Colorado Springs is not a designated sanctuary community and reassured viewers there is not currentl...
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