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Friday, October 24, 2025

Denver revamps elevator inspection process to address ‘growing public safety crisis’

A Denver Post investigation found the city’s fire department was routinely rescuing people from malfunctioning lifts operating without valid permits.

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Trump says he’s ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

President Trump says on social media that he is ending “all trade negotiations” with Canada because of recent television ads protesting U.S. tariffs

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What lawmakers are saying about Trump’s demolition of the East Wing

Members of Congress are predictably divided largely along party lines.

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Trump administration finalizes plan to open pristine Alaska wildlife refuge to oil and gas drilling

The plan fulfills a promise to open this portion of the refuge to possible development.

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Colorado funds Rocky Mountain National Park visitor centers amid government shutdown

Colorado has directed state funds to Rocky Mountain National Park to open two visitor centers amid the ongoing government shutdown, state officials announced Thursday.

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Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

The back and forth comes as the two parties are at a protracted impasse.

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A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K

Premiums for job-based health insurance rose 6% in 2025 for family coverage.