Businesses are facing rising costs during the Iran war, and economists expect more strains ahead
The war has plunged the world into an energy and supply chain crisis.
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Is federal legislation needed to regulate prediction markets?
"Federal legislation is needed to close gaps in consumer protection," said one business leader.
Asia braces for a second wave of energy shocks from the Iran war
As ceasefire talks remain stalled, short-term solutions are fast eroding.
The barista is human but an AI agent runs this experimental Swedish cafe
Many cafe patrons have found it amusing to visit a business that’s run by AI.
Older Americans say it’s a good time to find a job. Younger people aren’t buying it, new poll finds
The findings reveal a generational rift in Americans' views of economic opportunity.
US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Home prices continued to rise nationally last month, albeit at a slower rate.
Got a bonus at work? Here’s what to do first
Financial experts caution against spending it all at once.
Google disrupts hackers using AI to exploit an unknown weakness in a company’s digital defense
It represents a moment cybersecurity experts have warned about for years.
Oil prices rise as the Iran war drags on, but US stocks inch to more records
The war has delivered a blast of painful inflation through the global economy.
Larimer County restaurant inspections made May 1-7, 2026
Larimer County restaurant and food service inspections made May 1-7, 2026.
High-octane muscle: Edmunds compares the Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger
The Ford Mustang and Dodge Charger have been rivals since the 1960s.
Money Happens: Expert tips for managing medical debt
The first step toward creating an action plan is to know how much you owe.
Tech is turning increasingly to religion in a quest to create ethical AI
The goal is to create a set of norms informed by various faiths.
Google settles racial discrimination lawsuit for $50 million
April Curley, a former Google employee, had sued the tech giant for racial discrimination.
Fidelity laying off 1% of workforce as it evolves operations
Fidelity will slash 1% of its global workforce, as the company looks to upgrade its...
Trump’s tariffs hit Toyota profit, though its global sales grew
Japan’s top automaker said its profit for the fiscal year ending in March was $25...
Games Ahoy! opens Longmont location as retro video game retailer diversifies
Games Ahoy!, a Northern Colorado retailer that built its business around retro video games, has...
Japanese video-game maker Nintendo raises Switch price, forecasts lower profits
It reported a $2.7 billion net profit for the fiscal year that ended in March.
Trump administration settles meatpacking antitrust case in bid to bring down grocery prices
The case targeted Agri Stats, an Indiana-based company.
10 places with cheap (or free) Mother’s Day deals
Moms can enjoy deals on flowers, food and more this May 10.
How 3 financial apps helped my marriage
One of our first financial downloads was the Ally app.
Oil tanker arrives in South Korea after passing through the Strait of Hormuz in mid-April
The shipment of 1 million barrels reportedly equals 35-50% of South Korea’s daily crude oil...
US stocks rise to records after a solid jobs report overshadows higher oil prices
Oil prices held relatively steady.
US employers defy economic shock from Iran war and add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April
The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
Northern Colorado eyed for a giant, $350M entertainment venue
Fort Collins and Greeley are among the municipalities being eyed by Colorado Springs-based Venu Holding...
Report: Facebook found to be ‘central public infrastructure’ for criminals selling endangered wild animals
Report cites 'loss of irreplaceable species such as elephants for their ivory, rhinos for their...
Colorado commuters, ride-hailing drivers feel the sting of rising gas prices
In early April, Ben Brink looked at his budget and realized he could no longer...
Noodles & Co. continued hot streak in first quarter
Noodles & Co.’s appears to be twirling in the right direction, having nearly doubled its...
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images
Grok sparked global outrage after it pumped out sexualized nonconsensual deepfake images.
Colorado Premium buys meat brand Old Hickory Smokehouse
GREELEY — Colorado Premium, a processor of specialty meats that serves retailers, restaurant chains and...
Colorado unemployment rate flat in March
DENVER — Colorado’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was flat at 3.9% from February to March,...
Venu eyes Northern Colorado for $350M entertainment venue
A Colorado Springs-based developer of entertainment venues, said Thursday that it is “in active discussions...
Whirlpool has been rattled by rising costs and that now means higher prices for customers
Whirlpool announced a 10% price hike in April, its largest in a decade.
US long-term mortgage rate bounce back to levels seen 4 weeks ago
This is the second straight weekly increase.
Columbine Health sells 8 communities to healthcare REIT
FORT COLLINS — Columbine Health Systems Inc., which has provided senior care services in Northern...
Lovelanders feeling pain at the pump as gas prices surge
Gas prices have soared across the nation in the weeks since the beginning of the...
Healthcare execs grapple with what problem to tackle first
FORT COLLINS — “Where to start, where to start,” might be the nervous mantra of...
Worries about AI’s risks to humanity loom over the trial pitting Musk against OpenAI’s leaders
Musk accuses Sam Altman of betraying promises to keep the company as a nonprofit.
McDonald’s focus on value lifts first-quarter sales, but company says gas prices could dent demand
The limited-time Big Arch burger became a viral sensation.
Money Happens: Tips for dealing with student loan debt when it affects your mental health
Debt can make you feel isolated, so sharing your experiences can be helpful.
US stocks fall from their records as oil prices yo-yo
Hope is rising as Iran said it was reviewing the latest U.S. proposals on ending...
US jobless claim applications rise to 200,000 but remain historically low despite economic headwinds
The previous week’s new claims figure was revised up by 1,000 to 190,000.
DoorDash plans to spend more than $50 million on gas price relief for its drivers this spring
DoorDash said demand for deliveries remained strong in the January-March period despite higher gas prices.
The rapid embrace of AI in China, its biggest testing ground, may shape how AI is used globally
Of its 1.4 billion population, more than 600 million were using generative AI as of...
Why gasoline costs 52% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
Regular gasoline reached a national average of $4.54 per gallon on Wednesday.
Shipping firms are being whipsawed by changing stances and risks as they wait for Hormuz to reopen
Industry figures say a return to normal transit will take weeks even if there's a...
Disney offsets fewer overseas visitors with streaming and strong spending at theme parks
Overall attendance at U.S. parks declined 1%.
US rights agency sues New York Times for discriminating against white man passed over for promotion
The New York Times called the lawsuit politically motivated.
Spirit Airlines collapse exposes cracks in the budget airline model
Rising jet fuel costs tied to the Iran war are testing the viability of budget...
Some iPhone owners could get up to $95 payment after Apple agrees to settle case for $250 million
Owners are eligible for a payment of at least $25 for each device.
Oil prices sink and stocks leap worldwide on hopes for a reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
Stock markets abroad had even bigger gains.
Gasoline costs 50% more in the US than it did before the Iran war
The price of a gallon of regular gasoline spiked to an average of $4.48.
Report: Northern Colorado faces severe housing shortage
The NoCo Foundation, a regional nonprofit, debuted its “Housing at a Crossroads” report at a...
Spirit Airlines has stopped flying. Here’s what happens next
Spirit Airlines’ lawyers are seeking quick court approval to dismantle the company.
Mark Zuckerberg ‘personally authorized’ Meta’s copyright infringement, publishers allege
Five publishing houses are suing Meta and CEO Mark Zuckerberg for copyright infringement.
Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors
The company behind Character.AI has faced several lawsuits over child safety.
US job openings were unchanged at 6.9 million in March but hiring improved
The job market has been up and down so far this year after a dismal...
Trump’s drugmaker deals may save economy $529B over 10 years, White House says
Democratic lawmakers have been doubtful about the savings claimed by Trump.
Got free checked bags via your credit card? You sure about that?
Here are 10 gotchas to be aware of if you have a co-branded airline card.
Wall Street rallies to records after oil prices ease and corporate profits keep topping expectations
Stocks got a boost after oil prices gave back some of their big jumps from...
Woodward boosts 2026 sales projection after strong quarter
Woodward Inc. (Nasdaq: WWD), a Fort Collins company that designs, manufactures and services energy-conversion and...
Confluence: Infrastructure, storage, regs challenge power, water providers
Oil and gas, water and electricity form an interdependent web for attracting and serving industry...
Roomba pioneer aims to crack the household market again with an AI-powered pet robot
Colin Angle unveiled a four-legged prototype of that artificial pet, called a Familiar, on Monday.
Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder who helped reshape US casual style, dies at 94
Doris and Don Fisher founded The Gap after a frustrating shopping experience.
OpenAI president discloses his stake in the company is worth $30B
Greg Brockman also said he did not personally invest any money in OpenAI.
Overburdened Colorado River ‘can’t make new water;’ leaders discuss drought at Confluence in Greeley
Ongoing drought, compact obligations and federal negotiations continue to reshape how Colorado and downstream states...
Colorado brewers grapple with empty tanks as craft sales slow: ‘It’s brutal’
As craft-beer production and sales continue to contract, one result — beyond agita for brewers...
Boulder-based a2 Milk Co. recalls infant formula due to toxin
The a2 Milk Co., a New Zealand-based company with U.S. headquarters in Boulder, has recalled...
How AI’s big appetite for chips hits consumer wallets
The demand has shifted manufacturing capacity away from the kinds of gadgets regular consumers buy.
New Mexico seeks child safety restrictions on Meta apps and algorithms in trial’s 2nd phase
In the first phase, jurors ordered $375 million in civil penalties against Meta.
Shares of eBay take off on a $56 billion buyout bid from GameStop’s Ryan Cohen
GameStop said its stores could become drop-off and shipping locations.
Wall Street falls from its records and oil prices jump after fighting flares in the Middle East
Hope is high on Wall Street that the global economy can avoid a worst-case scenario...
Larimer County restaurant inspections made April 24-30, 2026
Larimer County restaurant and food service inspections made April 24-30, 2026.
Fort Collins startup launches patented bra for wearable breast pumps
A Fort Collins startup is entering the maternity apparel market with a product designed to...
Pilgrim’s Pride boosts top-line results in Q1 while bottom line faltered
Thanks to strong demand for chicken — often considered a more economical protein choice compared...
Spotify adds verification badge to distinguish human artists from AI
Due to the millions of artists on Spotify, not every badge will appear immediately.
Confluence conference in Greeley tackles how regulations, like war, drive up costs at pump
Affordability of energy, especially as affected by the war with Iran, is causing discussions about...
Trump says a Spirit bailout still is possible as doubts about the airline’s survival mount
Trump said his administration gave Spirit “a final proposal” and would make an announcement soon.
Trump says he’ll place 25% tariff on autos from the EU, accusing it of not complying with trade deal
Trump did not flesh out his objections in the social media post.
OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma’s settlement, by the numbers
The settlement wraps up one of the most complicated bankruptcy cases ever in U.S. courts.
Californian sues Future Legends partner Katofsky over unpaid $1M loan
GREELEY — At the same time Jeff Katofsky said he had a check for 110...
Confluence: Energy patch uses new technology to streamline operations, meet regulations
GREELEY — Days of the cinematic portrayal of the wildcatter in Colorado’s oil and gas...
Joy-based budgeting: Does it actually work?
Spending with your goals and values in mind can lead to better decisions.
Profit for the biggest US oil companies declined in the first quarter, but only on paper
Exxon Mobil and Chevron had arranged hedges to offset volatility, a standard practice.
Apple leads Wall Street toward more records as oil prices pull back
The main uncertainty for the global economy is where oil prices will go because of...
Drought may trigger water curbs in Fort Collins, Boulder
Fort Collins and Boulder announced steps Thursday to deal with water shortages caused by the...
Meta raises specter of shutting down service to New Mexico in legal clash over child safety
The possibility emerged ahead of the trial on allegations that Meta poses a public nuisance.
NoCo manufacturing fellowship program launches
FORT COLLINS — A cohort of established manufacturers will be recruited to join a new...
Thermos recalls millions of food, beverage bottles over flawed stopper
Three consumers suffered permanent vision loss after being struck in the eye by the stopper,...
Candidate, patients gather in Loveland to oppose Medicaid cuts
United States House of Representatives candidate Eileen Laubacher joined patients and healthcare advocates Thursday morning...
Elon Musk spars with OpenAI attorney in trial over company’s evolution from a nonprofit
The trial centers on OpenAI's 2015 birth as a nonprofit startup funded by Elon Musk.
Ban on kids’ companion chatbots advanced by Senate committee
GUARD Act requires AI chatbot providers to verify ages, limit data collection for minors.
Roblox to require facial scans for children under 16 in Indonesia due to new social media rules
The tool requires players to take a video selfie that will be used to estimate...
Union Pacific argues for its $85B acquisition of Norfolk Southern in new railroad merger application
The U.S. Surface Transportation Board rejected Union Pacific's initial application as incomplete in January.
Average US long-term mortgage rate rises to 6.3%, ending a 3-week slide
That’s still down from one year ago, when the rate averaged 6.76%.
Walmart breaks its no-frills mold with in-store beauty experts and personalized advice
The roles were filled at 22 stores in Arkansas and Texas in recent months.
Tax refunds and AI boom have offset some US economic pain from Iran war and high gas prices, so far
New data showed that prices outgrew American incomes for the second straight month.
You’re probably paying more for insurance lately. A new study suggests federal action to cut costs
Analysis suggests Americans are being overcharged by $150 billion a year.
Prediction markets say they’re different from sportsbooks. Gambling addicts say it’s all the same
The rapid growth of prediction markets has sparked a high-stakes debate.
Stores don’t want your returns anymore — how to shop smarter now
Retailers like Target, Home Depot, Ulta and Sephora have shortened return windows.
