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Daily Audio Newscast - May 13, 2025
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U.S. and China hit the pause button on trade war for 90 days, as talks continue
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Politics: 2025Talks - May 13, 2025
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These gun bills passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025
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Lawmakers make no revisions to Colorado artificial intelligence law
A scrap of torn paper with the words "Government spending" rests on top of a spread of United States 100 dollar currency.
U.S. House GOP mandates Medicaid work requirements in giant bill slashing spending
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Public land sales voted down in Montana Statehouse, added to federal budget bill
Stacks of coins with miniature mortar board on top and miniature rolled diploma in front
Program aims to connect rural Texas college students with universities
View from behind of a person holding a megaphone at a protest rally.
From defenders to skeptics: The sharp decline in young Americans’ support for free speech
Letters PFAS above the words Per-and polyfluorpalkyl substances on a stylized white circle background
Study highlights long-term impact of PFAS in drinking water
Dials on a electric meter with stacks of coins in front.
Consumer groups press for reform to limit electricity costs
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Trump heads to the Gulf aiming to bolster trade ties
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New Mexico groups work to improve soil health
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Smartwatches promise all kinds of quality-of-life improvements − here are 5 things users should keep in mind
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New Utah coalition aims to improve landlord-tenant relationships
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Governor Polis signs Colorado voting rights bill
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EarthTalk - Which U.S.-based Fortune 500 companies are turning their backs on previous climate commitments?
Title card for the EarthTalk en espanol environmental column showing a green glass globe.
EarthTalk - ¿Qué empresas estadounidenses incluidas en la lista Fortune 500 están dando marcha atrás en sus compromisos climáticos anteriores?
PROMO Drought - Water Issues Canal - Chris Sorensen
Regional water pool allocation set, bids due May 22
A man in an orange vest is holding an electronic device up to a shelf filled with pallets with various items on them.
Ways warehouses can improve their inventory systems
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Daily Audio Newscast Afternoon Update - May 12, 2025
Artist's representation of cargo shipping containers with yellow banners in front labeled with the word "tariff"
Nebraska small businesses navigate Trump tariff uncertainty
Sign in the window of a store stating that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are accepted.
Bill would allow SNAP recipients to seek paid job training without losing benefits
View of the Colorado state capitol building in the early autumn
These housing policies passed the Colorado Legislature in 2025