Durango, a city known for its eclectic array of local outdoor recreation businesses, is bracing for the arrival of retail giant REI Co-op. The impending opening of a 20,000-square-foot store has raised concerns among some business owners, who fear the impact it will have on their shops. John Agnew, owner of The Boarding Haus, is…
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The shifting male-female ratio in college enrollment offers insight into evolving social changes over time. In 1970, men outnumbered women on college campuses, but by 1980, the gender balance had shifted in favor of women. Today, women make up 59.5% of college students, marking an all-time high imbalance. The decrease in male enrollment has led…
The San Diego Padres are facing a significant challenge as they watch multiple pitchers who contributed innings to the rotation file for free agency, including the reigning NL Cy Young winner. While they are likely to sign new players and rely on their pitching coach, Ruben Niebla, to develop talent, the organization is in desperate…
The documentary “South to Black Power” directed by Sam Pollard and Llewellyn M. Smith explores the idea of a “Great Migration in reverse,” as presented in Charles M. Blow’s 2021 book “The Devil You Know: A Black Power Manifesto.” In the film, Blow argues that Black Americans should head to the South in order to…
The highly anticipated debate between two powerhouse governors, Newsom and DeSantis, is set to take place Thursday night on Fox News. Moderated by Sean Hannity, the event has been heavily promoted, but many question the real significance of this political spectacle. Mindy Romero, director of the Center for Inclusive Democracy, has labeled the debate as…
Baby Liam, who has been battling a rare genetic disorder since birth, recently received a life-saving liver transplant after spending nine months in and out of the hospital. Born on March 1, 2023, Liam was diagnosed with Ornithine transcarbamylase (OTC) deficiency, a rare disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down nitrogen, leading to…
The Christmas Eve fire at Suncor Energy’s Commerce City refinery injured two workers and was caused by a vapor cloud leaking from an unused pump valve, according to a federal investigation. The facility was being shut down due to extreme cold causing equipment failures when the explosion occurred. The report detailed that the vapor was…
