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How Many Gold Medals Have Coloradans Won for Team USA in History?
People across the globe are getting hyped for the 2024 Olympic Games, which are now just weeks away from kicking off in Paris. During the thrilling two-week period, the world will watch as the greatest athletes gather and compete in various sports to win the gold. It's exciting to watch Team USA rack up the medals, but even cooler if the athlete hails from our home state of Colorado.
Eminem’s The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce) Album Lands at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Chart
As expected, Eminem's latest album, The Death Of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), lands at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. Eminem is back on top. On Sunday (July 21), Billboard announced that the Detroit wordsmith's latest album, The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce), reached the apex of the Billboard 200 chart. The collection moved 281,000 equivalent album units between July 12 and the week ending July 18.
Greeley, Colorado, Sees End of Historic Business and a Great Mural
You never know where you're going to find great art in Colorado; it could be along side of an old building, like you'll find in Greeley. The problem with old buildings as a canvas - sometimes those buildings have to come down. Yes, the only thing constant is change, but it's still sad to see not only a wonderful mural go, but also a beloved bike shop.
J. Cole Trends After President Joe Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Race
J. Cole became a trending topic on social media, but it wasn't for his music. The North Carolina rapper started trending following Joe Biden's announcement that he's bowing out of the 2024 presidential race. J. Cole Trends After President Joe Biden Exits From 2024 Presidential Race. On Sunday (July 21),...
What are Fire Rainbows and Why Do They Appear in Colorado?
While the multicolored arc known as a rainbow is a common weather event all across North America, a splash of color in the clouds known as a 'fire rainbow' is far rarer. What exactly is a 'fire rainbow,' and why do they occur in places like Colorado?. According to meteorologists,...
Rappers React to Joe Biden Dropping Out of 2024 Presidential Race
Several rappers are voicing their opinions on President Joe Biden's announcement that he's dropping out of the 2024 presidential race. Rappers React to Joe Biden's Exiting from 2024 Presidential Race. On Sunday (July 21), President Joe Biden issued a statement he will end his presidential re-election campaign, just four months...
Put the Hammer Down at Colorado’s Exhilarating Go-Kart Tracks
Picture yourself behind the wheel of a race car speeding through corners and down the straightway. Who are we kidding, that's how you normally drive, right?!. In Colorado, speed limits are just suggestions. Blinkers are broken. Passing someone can be done in any lane. These daily driving habits should convert directly to go-kart racing.
Coors Field Gets New Fun Food Item – ‘Dessert for Dinner’
Everyone knows that going to Coors Field is much more about the stadium than about how the Rockies play. It's one of the best stadiums in the league, with lots of food, beers and fun. Speaking of food, there's some new food items hitting the stadium soon, including something that...
Joe Biden drops out of 2024 presidential race
President Joe Biden is dropping out of the 2024 presidential election but will remain in office to complete his first term. The 81-year-old Democrat made the announcement in a statement on X just before 2 p.m. on Sunday. "It has been the greatest honor of my life to serve as...
50 Cent Jokes With Fans at Toronto Show: ‘Y’all Kick Rick Ross’ A*s’
50 Cent is still joking about Rick Ross' scuffle at a music festival in Canada back in June. On Sunday (July 21), the Instagram page @hoodratchetv posted a video featuring 50 Cent performing at his concert in Drake's Canadian hometown of Toronto. In the clip, which can be viewed below, Fif thanks the crowd for their warm reception and then poked fun at his rap rival Rick Ross who had a not-so-welcoming time in Vancouver last month.
Colorado Is Home to the Highest Football Stadium on Earth
Colorado's Empower Field at Mile High Stadium is usually the first place that comes to mind when people think of football in the Centennial State. Home to the Denver Broncos since 1960, the stadium sits at an elevation of 5,280 feet. While this is the highest stadium in use today...
YUM: 10 Amazing Donut Shops to Check Out in Northern Colorado
Everybody loves a donut from time to time. There are plenty of great places to get a donut in Northern Colorado, but of course, we all have our favorite spots. I treat myself to a donut every other Friday. Our office is in Windsor and I often go to Mr. Yo’s. I go to Mr. Yo’s biweekly because they can make any of their donuts cream-filled, they are delicious, and they are in a convenient location for me.
Cardi B Accepts Joe Budden’s Apology After Snapping on Him for Criticizing Her Career
Cardi B has accepted Joe Budden's apology after snapping on him for criticizing her music career. Cardi B Accepts Joe Budden's Apology Following His Criticism on Her Career. On Saturday (July 20), Cardi B hopped on X, formerly known as Twitter, and accepted Joe Budden's apology for his criticism about her music career. This comes after the Bronx rapper slammed the popular podcaster for being a hater following his harsh commentary about her music career as well as Drake's alleged $400 million deal.
Colorado Has Two of the Smartest Cities in the Country
Coloradans may have a reason to feel a bit smarter than the rest of the country. Compared to the rest of the country, Colorado ranks as the fifth best state in terms of education according to U.S. News. They ranked us at 12th for Pre-K-12 education, and then 4th in...
Lupe Fiasco Suggests Drake Buy Dame Dash’s One-Third Share of Jay-Z’s Reasonable Doubt Album
Dame Dash is selling his share of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt album and Lupe Fiasco wants Drake to buy it. Lupe Suggests Drake Buy Dame Dash's Share of Jay-Z's Reasonable Doubt Album. On Friday (July 19), Dame Dash jumped on his Instagram account to announce that he's selling his one-third share...
We Think That Colorado Totally Needs This Fast Casual Restaurant
You never know what kind of great food you are going to find when you are on a road trip. Sometimes delicious food at a place you never planned on eating at leaves a memory so fond that you wish you had one of these restaurants in your hometown. That...
9 Fortune 500 Companies in Colorado Worth Watching
The Fortune 500 list is a showcase of the largest U.S. companies, both public and private, ranked by total revenues and first published in 1955. Some of the first lists only included companies that focused on manufacturing, mining, and energy until service companies were added in the 1990s. Released each...
Young Thug Trial Moves Forward With New Judge and New Rules, Trial to Resume in August
The Young Thug/YSL Rico trial is moving forward with a new judge and new rules. Young Thug Trial to Resume in August With New Judge and New Rules. A new judge has stepped in to take over the now-delayed Young Thug/YSL RICO trial. On Friday (July 19), Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker convened an attorney-only hearing to review the progress of the ongoing case and to establish new rules for the continuation of the trial.
Sean Kingston and His Mother Indicted on Wire Fraud Charges in $1 Million Plot
Sean Kingston and his mother, Janice Turner, have been indicted on federal charges for allegedly committing over $1 million in wire fraud. Sean Kingston, Mother Charged in $1 Million Wire Fraud Plot. According to a press release issued by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Southern District of Florida on...
Global Technology Outage Takes Out Colorado DMV and DIA
When we think of outages, we usually think of the power going out. In fact, that could be happening more in the next few years here in Colorado. Not only does Xcel Energy want to increase utility bills by 9.56% by 2028, but they also want the ability to shut off equipment if there is a possibility it can spark a wildfire.
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