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Friday, April 25, 2025

‘Trainwreck’ of NOAA funding cuts could derail Colorado research on wildfires, earthquakes and storms

At a lab in Fort Collins, scientists are researching how to incorporate artificial intelligence into the forecasting of hurricane paths and how to better predict storms’ impact on wildfires. In Boulder, they’re learning about ways to better forecast drought. Now that work is at risk as the Trump administration cuts the NOAA’s budget.

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Canadians put off by Trump’s bluster and border arrests are booking far fewer US visits

There has been a big drop foreigners visiting the U.S. since Trump took office, and Canadians are no exception.

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Colorado will cover abortion for Medicaid patients, state employees as Gov. Polis signs public funding law

With two more bills signed, advocates hail Colorado’s elevated reproductive rights as a “historic victory.”

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Colorado Senate rejects childhood sex abuse amendment — again. Advocates hope to put it on ballot anyway.

The amendment would have asked voters to allow future lawmakers to pass laws permitting victims of childhood sexual abuse to bring forward civil claims against their abusers and any enabling institutions.

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Judge halts parts of Trump’s overhaul of US elections, including proof-of-citizenship requirement

Trump called for sweeping changes to U.S. elections in an executive order signed in March.

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Judges block Trump push to cut funding to public schools over diversity programs

The ruling came in a lawsuit brought by National Education Association and the ACLU.

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Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ cities that limit immigration cooperation

The judge said a preliminary injunction was appropriate because the orders were unconstitutional.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to allow ban on transgender members of the military to take effect, for now

A federal judge blocked the ban in March.

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New Colorado law aims to find “forever homes” for dogs and cats used in health research

“From now on, dogs and cats that are subjects to scientific research in Colorado will be valued for their service and given the opportunity to find a forever home,” Gov. Jared Polis said in a statement.

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China denies any suggestion it is currently in talks with the US over tariffs