Philippines mulls pullout of Syria peacekeepers The Philippine foreign secretary says he is recommending to President Benigno Aquino III to pull out all Filipino U.N. peacekeepers from the Golan Heights following the abduction of four by Syrian rebels. More
8 die in clothing factory fire in Bangladesh as Rana Plaza toll passes 900 Eight people were killed when a fire swept through a clothing factory in Bangladesh, police and an industry association official said on Thursday, as the death toll from the collapse of another factory building two weeks ago climbed above 900. More
American gets 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for 'hostile acts' An American tour operator has been sentenced to 15 years of hard labor in North Korea for alleged “hostile acts” against the repressive regime, according to its official state news agency. Kenneth Bae, who is in his mid-40s and lives in Washington state, has been described by friends as a devout Christian who took tourists on trips to North Korea, The Associated Press reported. More
Porn and movies, not tech secrets, found on Chinese spy suspect's NASA laptop The Chinese national taken into custody on an airplane waiting to take off for home had pornography and illegally downloaded movies on his NASA computer, not government secrets, reports say. He is now set to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of violating NASA computer rules. More
BOEM offers Maine lease for floating wind research project On completion of the Final EA and finding of no significant impacts, BOEM offered the research lease to the state of Maine on May 24, 2024. The State of Maine has 30 calendar days to accept, reject or ... 05/28/2024 - 7:53 am | View Link
New crossing points and ‘floating dock’ are cosmetic changes, as humanitarian access disintegrates in Gaza, warn aid agencies As Israeli attacks intensify on Rafah, the unpredictable trickle of aid into Gaza has created a mirage of improved access while the humanitarian response ... 05/28/2024 - 7:39 am | View Link
US forced to halt Gaza aid deliveries after Biden admin’s $320 million ‘floating pier’ starts to sink The U.S. confirmed that it has halted deliveries to its temporary pier on the Gaza coast after it sustained significant damage due to weather. 05/28/2024 - 7:31 am | View Link
Harland & Wolff looking to build floating docks for Faslane Two shipyards in Scotland, both run by Harland & Wolff, are positioning themselves to build two new floating dry-docks to maintain submarines at Faslane. 05/28/2024 - 7:27 am | View Link
Maine gets greenlight for landmark floating offshore wind research array Maine has gotten the green light to develop the nation’s first floating offshore wind research site in federal waters. The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management offered a research lease to Maine last ... 05/28/2024 - 7:10 am | View Link
Float Definition & Meaning The meaning of FLOAT is an act or instance of floating. How to use float in a sentence. an act or instance of floating; something that floats in or on the surface of a fluid: such as… 05/26/2024 - 1:17 am | View Website
float verb Definition of float verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. 05/25/2024 - 6:29 pm | View Website
FLOATING | English meaning FLOATING definition: 1. not fixed in one position, place, or level: 2. used to refer to a part of the body that is out…. Learn more. 05/25/2024 - 2:33 pm | View Website
floating having little or no attachment. (of an organ or part) displaced from the normal position or abnormally movable: a floating kidney. not definitely attached to one place or policy; uncommitted or unfixed: the floating vote. (of capital) not allocated or invested; available for current use. 05/25/2024 - 10:22 am | View Website
FLOAT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com to move gently on the surface of a liquid; drift along: The canoe floated downstream. to rest or move in a liquid, the air, etc.: a balloon floating on high. Synonyms: suspend, drift, waft, hover. to move lightly and gracefully: She floated down the stairs. to move or hover before the eyes or in the mind: 05/24/2024 - 4:14 pm | View Website
Memorial Day weekend heralded the official return of festivals, camping, picnics, Tevas, pools and margaritas on the patio. And while there are plenty of old favorites to return to, from Red Rocks shows to your favorite ice cream shop, and from the Telluride Bluegrass Festival to SUPing on Cherry Creek Reservoir, sometimes it is nice to try something new.
Check out our list of what’s new in Colorado (like a wave park, hotels and more) here, or take a look below to see 10 “cool” new ways to beat the heat in the Denver area and across the state.
Pedal a swan boat at Washington Park
Washington Park has always been a good bird-watching spot, but it’s even better with the addition of 18 swan-shaped pedal boats that people can rent.
The adventure no one needs this summer is having their car run out of gas — or battery charge for hybrid and electric vehicles. As the state adds more charging stations strategically placed along scenic byways, electric vehicle drivers have more chances to see Colorado scenery.
As of February, 65% of the Centennial State’s historic and scenic byways are “electrified.”
The Colorado Department of Transportation’s Scenic & Historic Byway Commission announced that 17 of Colorado’s 26 byways have electric charging stations within 100 miles.
For more than a century, the Broadmoor has welcomed travelers to Colorado Springs with its elegant decor, high-end amenities and mountain views.
Now, fans of the historic resort can spend the night inside one of its guest rooms — while sailing around the world on a cruise ship.
Windstar Cruises, a sister company to the 106-year-old hotel, has created near-exact replicas of Broadmoor rooms onboard several of its ships.
Some people return each year to a favorite spot for summer vacation. But if you are among those wanting to try something new in the Rocky Mountain region, here are some suggestions that will give you reason to brag.
Ride the rails
A cellist plays in Hunter Canyon as part of the Moab Music Festival in 2023.
Kevin Morrison wants to fill Denver International Airport guests with Tacos Tequila Whiskey before their next departure.
This month, Tacos Tequila Whiskey opened its first DIA location in Concourse A near Gate A18. Morrison is working with Greenwood Village-based airport concessionaire Skyport Hospitality to operate the fast-casual Mexican restaurant.
“We had just lost an airport proposal four weeks prior, and I felt rejected and down when [Skyport] first called,” Morrison said.
TLC famously said don’t go chasing waterfalls. But during the Colorado summer, there are few more fun things to do than hop in the car, hit the trail and bask in the spray of cascading snowmelt.
We designed four different road trip routes that start in Denver and take drivers to some of the state’s best waterfalls.