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Apr 25, 2025

Canadian travel to U.S. drops amid Trump border fears

Canadians are canceling U.S. trips due to Trump-era border fears, trade tensions, and political unease, leading to a steep decline in tourism.

Apr 21, 2025

Cracker Barrel opens newest location in Denver

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® has opened its newest location in the Central Park neighborhood in Denver, Colorado.

Apr 21, 2025

Used clothes sellers expect tariff boost

Stores selling secondhand clothes, shoes and accessories are poised to benefit from President Donald Trump's trade war even as businesses the world over race to avert potential damage, according to industry experts.

Apr 17, 2025

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage climbs to 6.83%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed to its highest level in eight weeks, a setback for home shoppers in the midst of the spring homebuying season.

Apr 16, 2025

Retail sales rose 1.4% as shoppers stock up on big ticket items ahead of tariffs

U.S. shoppers stepped up their shopping last month, fueled by a spending spree on big ticket items, particularly cars, before President Donald Trump’s expansive new tariffs started kicking in.

Apr 14, 2025

Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stand on Monday in a historic antitrust trial that could force the tech giant to break off Instagram and WhatsApp, startups it bought more than a decade ago that have since grown into social media powerhouses.

Apr 11, 2025

US consumer sentiment plunges for fourth straight month

U.S. consumer sentiment plunged in April, the fourth consecutive month of declines, in a seemingly sharp rebuke of President Donald Trump's trade wars that have fueled anxiety over possible job losses and rising inflation.

Apr 10, 2025

Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls to 6.62%

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. declined for the third week in a row, another positive move for prospective homebuyers during what’s traditionally the housing market’s busy season.

Apr 8, 2025

Bureau of Reclamation announces new water contracts and capacity updates

The Bureau of Reclamation has announced a series of proposed and completed contractual actions affecting water service and management in Colorado.

Apr 7, 2025

Roundup maker seeks Supreme Court shield from cancer lawsuits

Global agrochemical manufacturer Bayer has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to decide whether federal law preempts thousands of state lawsuits alleging it failed to warn people that its popular weedkiller could cause cancer.

Apr 2, 2025

Governor Polis proclaims April as safe digging month in Colorado

GOLDEN, Colo. (April 2, 2025) — Colorado officials declared April 2025 as Safe Digging Month to raise awareness about excavation safety, Colorado 811 announced Wednesday. Colorado 811 partnered with Governor […]

Johnson & Johnson talc settlement denial
Apr 1, 2025

Bankruptcy judge denies J&J settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc

A U.S. bankruptcy court judge has denied Johnson & Johnson's settlement plan related to baby powder containing talc, providing another setback in the company's efforts to resolve the matter.