Capital and consolidated city of Colorado
Josh Kushner has issued his first public statement on the collapsed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal, saying he still supports its aims but would not have invested had he known how the process would unfold. UEFA has filed US court papers seeking document production and depositions from Kushner and Thrive as it prepares possible criminal mismanagement claims against FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Ulta Beauty is under pressure as civil liberties groups and customers push back against Flock auto‑tracking cameras used in some stores. Ulta says the cameras operate at a small number of locations for crime prevention, with no facial recognition and strict data controls. The debate centers on privacy, safety, and the role of retailers in monitoring shoppers.
The Guardian reports a 2002 double murder in Topeka, Kansas, where Dana Chandler was convicted after later reviews and a high-profile investigative push. HBO's A Killer Story follows journalist-led pursuit of new evidence and questions surrounding the verdict, highlighting the role of civic activism and media in reexamining a long-stalled case.
Vlatko Andonovski has moved from Kansas City to Chicago as sporting director, as the Stars overhaul their staff after a dismal season. The change aligns with ownership’s rebuilding plan, aiming for a playoff run next year.
Early voting has begun in multiple states as the federal government has pursued legal and investigative efforts to challenge mail voting and hunt for noncitizen voters. The Supreme Court has blocked new federal limits on mail ballots, states are sending millions of absentee ballots, and the DOJ and DHS have opened investigations and filed charges in several states.
Security screenings have uncovered concealed weapons at multiple US airports as new CT scanners roll out. The devices fit smaller openings, potentially prompting some travelers to check bags. TSA officials say the technology improves screening while reducing manual inspections, though some carry-ons may require manual routing or checking.
Two civil lawsuits allege that federal agents’ operations in Minneapolis, part of Operation Metro Surge, violated the rights of Renee Good and others. The suits seek damages and name high‑level officials and officers among the defendants. The cases follow killings that sparked widespread protests.
Catholic exorcists with large social-media followings are prompting bishops to reassess online ministry. A Denver archdiocese says Fr. Chad Ripperger will take a one-year break from public speaking to focus on his religious community, after a meeting with Archbishop Golka. The move follows related actions involving other exorcists and a broader debate on how the church engages with online platforms.
Late-stage trials show sacituzumab tirumotecan improves median overall survival to 19 months versus 12.1 months with chemotherapy, but with notable side effects. New ovarian cancer therapy rinatabart sesutecan also demonstrates a strong progression-free survival benefit. Other programs in the field report positive results, signaling a robust biotech landscape but with continued safety concerns.
Seattle’s defense stifles Kansas City, holding them to 213 total yards and three points as Jaxon Smith-Njigba logs 150 receiving yards and a touchdown. Sam Darnold shines with 257 passing yards, while Kenneth Walker III is held to 36 rushing yards in a statement win for Seattle.
Mohamed Sabry Soliman said to plead guilty to 9 counts of hate-crime offenses, 3 explosives charges in federal court for 2025 firebombing in Colorado; already in prison for murder