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politics1 day ago

Denver orders police to defend peaceful anti-ICE protesters

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston signed an executive order directing the city police to aid peaceful anti-ICE protesters, including authority to detain ICE officers who use excessive force and to de-escalate confrontations; the order requires medical aid for protesters, directs investigations into alleged ICE abuses on Denver streets, and prohibits city property from being used for enforcement operations, signaling local pushback against federal immigration enforcement amid wider national debate.

Palantir Relocates HQ to Miami Area, Denver Left Behind
business9 days ago

Palantir Relocates HQ to Miami Area, Denver Left Behind

Palantir moved its global headquarters from Denver to the Miami area without notifying Colorado's governor or Denver's mayor; the company still lists a Colorado footprint of 500+ employees and has not filed a WARN notice, while investor filings show a Miami-area address (Aventura) for HQ. The move is cited alongside Colorado's 2024 AI legislation and climate-related risks, with activists planning to continue protests and scrutiny over potential impacts on Colorado jobs.

Palantir Relocates HQ to Miami, Triggering Local Scrutiny
business10 days ago

Palantir Relocates HQ to Miami, Triggering Local Scrutiny

Palantir announced it has moved its headquarters from Denver to Miami, updating its SEC filing with a Florida address and leaving the Denver campus uncertain. The decision follows years of protests tied to the company's ICE contracts and its surveillance technology, including ImmigrationOS. Palantir reported roughly 4,429 employees globally with a substantial Colorado presence, but it did not specify what happens to Denver staff. The move underscores the company’s evolving footprint as it expands in Florida and continues to win government contracts.

Palantir Relocates HQ from Denver to Miami Amid Protests
business10 days ago

Palantir Relocates HQ from Denver to Miami Amid Protests

Palantir announced it has moved its headquarters from Denver to Miami, a decision tied to years of protests over its ICE contracts and other controversial partnerships; the company gave no details on how many Denver jobs will move or what functions will remain, and Colorado officials said they weren’t notified in advance. As Colorado’s largest public company, Palantir’s departure marks a shifting landscape for the state’s tech scene, with Florida’s tax environment and Miami’s tech-attraction efforts cited as potential factors in the move.

Widespread Southeast Denver Power Outages Linked to Multiple Substations
local26 days ago

Widespread Southeast Denver Power Outages Linked to Multiple Substations

Widespread outages hit the southeast Denver metro after Xcel Energy said the issue began at a substation and involved several facilities; crews are working to restore power. Denver International Airport reported train disruptions and urged passengers to follow staff directions. At peak, about 148,000 Xcel customers were without power, with roughly 40,000 still out by 4:45 p.m. CORE Electric logged 141,222 affected customers across Adams, Arapahoe, Douglas and Elbert counties, with numbers dropping as repairs continued. Parker and Aurora 911 services were affected briefly but later restored. This is a developing story with updates to come.

Denver joins nationwide ICE OUT protests with school closures and walkouts
politics28 days ago

Denver joins nationwide ICE OUT protests with school closures and walkouts

Denver joined a nationwide ICE OUT day, with schools canceled and many businesses closing as students and teachers walked out to protest ICE actions and deportations; the demonstrations stretched from downtown to the Capitol, echoing events in Minneapolis and organized as a peaceful, no-school/no-work/no-shopping day across the Denver metro area.

Denver Braces for Arctic Chill and Light Snow Ahead of Broncos Playoff Game
weather1 month ago

Denver Braces for Arctic Chill and Light Snow Ahead of Broncos Playoff Game

An Arctic air mass will keep Denver freezing through Sunday as the Broncos host the Patriots for the AFC championship; highs near 20F with single-digit lows, and a 60% chance of light snow in Denver (about a half-inch or less, mostly after 11 a.m.). Winds could make wind chills dip to around -3 to -16 degrees, with heavier snow expected in the mountains and travel advisories likely for the day.

Colorado braces for bitter cold and heavy snow during Broncos-Patriots game
weather1 month ago

Colorado braces for bitter cold and heavy snow during Broncos-Patriots game

Dangerously cold air and heavy snowfall are moving into Colorado, with wind chills possibly as low as -20°F and snow likely at the Broncos-Patriots AFC Championship game in Denver; a First Alert Weather Day is in effect. The Denver metro area could see a trace to 2 inches by Saturday, with more snow Sunday, while mountains could pick up substantial totals (up to a foot or more in places) and avalanche warnings near Crested Butte.

Delta expands Sky Club network: LAS build, Denver upgrade, and Florida outposts plus Philly revamp
travel1 month ago

Delta expands Sky Club network: LAS build, Denver upgrade, and Florida outposts plus Philly revamp

Delta Air Lines is expanding and upgrading its Sky Club lounge network, planning a brand-new Sky Club at Las Vegas (open 2029), renovating Denver’s Sky Club, relocating and enlarging two Florida lounges (Jacksonville and Tampa) with completions in the coming years, and wrapping up a Philadelphia makeover to boost capacity and amenities.

Broncos-Bills playoff forecast calls for a 40-something Denver afternoon
sports1 month ago

Broncos-Bills playoff forecast calls for a 40-something Denver afternoon

Denver hosts the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round on Saturday with the coldest home game of the season forecast. Kickoff at 2:30 p.m. should be about 43°F, dipping to around 40°F at halftime and 38°F by the end of the game. The weather is described as a normal January afternoon for Denver, not unusually cold despite the unseasonably warm start to fall and winter.