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A late-summer heat wave is creating dangerous conditions for student athletes. Here's what experts say.
From 1999-2023, the Journal of American Medical Association recorded 21,518 deaths where heat was either the underlying cause or the contributing cause of death, likely an underestimation, they say.
A growing number of Americans face energy poverty, struggling to afford to heat or cool their home. Health officials and climate experts are sounding the alarm.
A man got severe burns from walking barefoot on sand dunes in Death Valley, where air temperatures were 123 degrees and the ground was much hotter.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
Flooding in Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota forces emergency measures as stifling heat bakes a vast portion of the country.
Millions of Americans – particularly those in the highly populated Interstate 95 corridor are under heat-related advisories or alerts as the squelching heat is expected to hit record-breaking temperatures in some areas.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
The law requires car manufacturers to install rear seat reminder alerts in new passenger cars by 2025. The government is weighing whether to go beyond that mandate to require occupant detection technology.
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
Phoenix residents are expected to experience sweltering temperatures as high as 114 degrees Fahrenheit over the weekend.
Police said that investigators do not believe this was not an act of animal cruelty or neglect, but a mechanical failure of the air conditioning unit.
Sports seasons could be changing as extreme heat moves in hotter and longer. "I don't think you're going to be able to continue with business as usual," one expert said.
Heat waves and fine particulate pollution combine to raise heart attack risk, according to a new study published in American Heart Association's journal Circulation.
Excessive heat is the No. 1 cause of weather-related deaths in the U.S. Here's what to know about the symptoms of heat stroke and how to stay safe.
A massive heat wave is putting nearly 100 million people under intense triple-digit heat in the coming days. Here's how El Niño is contributing to the high temperatures.
Europe is a leader in climate mitigation. That couldn't save it from also becoming a leader in temperature increases.
Public health experts say children are more susceptible to heat-related illness than adults. Here's why — and what to watch out for.
Driven by climate change, heat waves and drought go hand in hand. And in one U.S. city, heat kills as many people as homicide.
Residents in the ever-growing portions of Northern Colorado, Timnath and Windsor, say they've experienced power outages daily for one week.
Xcel Energy set a new all-time record for peak energy demand on the electric system during this week's record-breaking heat in Colorado.
Community pools across Colorado reduced hours and announced closures at the start of the 2021 season because of a national shortage in trained lifeguards.
Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
GoFundMe says there has been a 30% increase in eviction fundraisers in Colorado compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Everyone on board a Southwest Airlines flight at Denver International Airport was evacuated safely Friday morning after a cellphone battery ignited.
GoFundMe says there has been a 30% increase in eviction fundraisers in Colorado compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Much of Elk Meadow, the 1,600 acre open space park that dominates a section along Highway 74 in Evergreen, reopened.
Progress is being made to improve safety on a busy stretch of Federal Boulevard near Empower Field at Mile High.
People who drive in to some state parks around the Denver area will be paying more next year if they paying the single-day vehicle fee to enter.
The Christmas tree cutting season in national forests across the U.S. begins this weekend.
Football Friday fans excited for second round of high school football playoffs between Chatfield and Fairview high schools.
The Women's History Symposium features Bold Women at the History Colorado Center on Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Football Friday featurss the second round of high school playoffs between Chatfield and Fairview.
This week's Orange Zone showcases a Broncos superfan in Greeley with a "Fan Cave."
Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.
Lindsey Vonn says she is coming out of retirement to rejoin the U.S. Ski Team in an attempt to race again at age 40.
An LSU student has been arrested after allegedly making an online threat to kill Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, who advocated for bringing a live tiger onto the field as part of a recent college football game.
From top to bottom, the Buffs continue to find playmakers this season. Offensive lineman Cash Cleveland is the latest hidden gem.
The Denver Broncos will be playing on new grass this Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
Named after Hamburg's St. Pauli district, the club is known among soccer fans for its left-leaning supporter base.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Even with unified GOP control of government, Trump's agenda and some of his more controversial nominees may run into some opposition.
President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary in his second term, Pete Hegseth, was investigated for alleged sexual assault in 2017, officials in Monterey, Calif. confirm.
Gov. Jared Polis, Colorado's long-standing Democratic governor, is "excited" with President-Elect Donald Trump's pick for Health and Human Services Secretary.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
Exercising like the most active 25% of Americans can help those over 40 add an extra 5 years to their life on average, according to new research.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Pregnant women say health care providers are billing them to deliver their babies earlier than expected. Patient advocates say that's unethical.
In the past decade Windsor, Severance and Timnath have all rapidly expanded, creating a new demand for another grocery store in the area.
The U.S. Postal Service's loss widened in fiscal 2024, although revenue rose slightly after two stamp hikes this year.
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
Ben & Jerry's independent board accuses Unilever of preventing the ice cream brand from advocating for Palestinian rights.
The Colorado Department of Transportation is under scrutiny after more than two dozen people died in construction zone crashes this year.
Denver Mayor Mike Johnston and dozens of other travelers showed up to pick up their rental cars at an upstate New York airport this summer and all of the employees of the Hertz rental car agency had "abandoned" their jobs.
A research program that's paying cash to people who inject drugs is raising concerns for some residents and business owners. They say it's bringing addicts and substance abusers to the building where they live and work -- creating safety issues and degrading their neighborhood.
Stephen Matthews, the former Denver cardiologist sentenced to 158 years in jail, tried to erase text conversations and videos with some of his victims from his cellphone, according to the prosecutors in the case.
Roving burglary crews throughout Colorado have been specifically targeting the homes of Asian business owners and stealing massive amounts of cash, jewelry, watches and high-end purses in what one detective calls an "epidemic."