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I work with athletes. Here’s how I evaluate exercise gadgets and supplements.
Thinking about investing in a recovery device, new nutrition product or fitness watch? Ask yourself these questions first.
Big Pivots: Ambition, affordability and the nexus of climate change politics
In Crested Butte, Republican voter registration barely breaks 5%. Given this political makeup, Crested Butte might seem like a strange venue for dissecting American polarization over climate change. The national pace of climate action, however,...
EXCLUSIVE FTC probes health records giant Epic Systems, sources say
Epic Systems, a healthcare database company that holds the medical records of hundreds of millions of Americans, is facing an antitrust investigation by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Arts and Entertainment lineup for Aug. 14-23
Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/. Borne of Execration with Neurotica and DICED What: Get ready for an evening of absolute...
Arts & Entertainment Agenda, Aug. 14-20
‘Great Bids for Great Talent,’ an online auction runs through Aug. 17 The Aspen Music Festival and School “Great Bids for Great Talent” annual online auction is set to close at 5 p.m. Aug. 17;...
Entertainment this Week: Fleetwood Macrame, Terrapin Roadshow and more
Friday, August 14 2027 Four Winns H-Series Demo Day at North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental – 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m., North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental, 7220 N Lake Blvd. Join Tahoe Boat Repair and Storage for...
Opinion | Haims: Science is closing in on why we age
For nearly all of human history, aging has been accepted as something that simply happens. Bodies ware down, organs falter and the only reasonable response is to endure it with as much grace as one...
CFTC warns prediction markets against American-style casino odds
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission told prediction markets to avoid using American-style gambling odds as the US regulator fends off legal challenges alleging the platforms are illicit sports betting operations.
Draft: Arts & Entertainment Agenda, Aug. 6 to 13
Trumpeter Randy Brecker performs at the Paul JAS Center, Aug. 7 Virtuoso trumpeter and composer Randy Brecker will perform two jazz shows Aug. 7 at the Paul JAS Center, 422 E. Cooper Ave. The early...
Entertainment this week: BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert, Concours d’Elegance and more
Friday, August 7 2027 Four Winns H2 Demo Day at North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental in Tahoe Vista – 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., North Lake Tahoe Boat Rental, 7220 N Lake Blvd. Join Tahoe Boat Repair...
Your blood pressure cuff may expose your health data
FTC cases reveal major health apps disclosed blood pressure and glucose data to advertising and analytics companies without users realizing it.
Through fútbol and friendship, local organization works to support Hispanic men’s mental health
Through a program called Acción, the Family and Intercultural Resource Center is looking to support men’s mental health within Summit County’s Hispanic community, using companionship, group outings and sports, including a recent micro fútbol tournament. ...
FTC Live Investing In Ecuador's Live Entertainment Ecosystem With Arena Bicentenario
FTC Live, an Ecuadorian entertainment company that has produced some of the country’s biggest shows, is adding a venue to its portfolio and expanding the
Grant applications for mountain region healthcare nonprofits available through CommonSpirit
CommonSpirit Health has opened grant applications for local nonprofits operating in its Mountain Region. According to a recent press release, these grants — which are part of the CommonSpirit Health Community Health Improvement Grants program...
Shreddies owner looking to expand business with chef-prepared weekly home delivery
Chef Patrick Keogh, who has been operating the Shreddies Food truck for a little more than a year, has recently expanded his offerings by starting a weekly chef-prepared meal delivery service in Steamboat Springs. “I’ve...
Hims and Hers accused of sharing GLP-1 patients' health data with Meta
The FTC conducted a nearly 3-year investigation before filing a lawsuit.
FTC Sues Hims & Hers Over Health Privacy And Billing Practices
By Ellyn Vohnoutka HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, July 31, 2026 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has sued telehealth company Hims & Hers, alleging it shared consumers' private health information with advertising platforms and unknowingly charged some customers for ...
Utah joins FTC in lawsuit accusing Hims & Hers of sharing sensitive health information
Utah has joined the Federal Trade Commission and California in a lawsuit accusing telehealth company Hims & Hers of sharing consumers’ sensitive health informat
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 31 to Aug. 6
Aspen Isis Theatre, July 31 to Aug. 4 The Isis Theatre in Aspen will screen five new releases from July 31 through Aug. 4: “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” “Hadestown: The Musical,” “The Odyssey,” “Toy Story...
Entertainment this week: Skate the Lake, Bee Gees Tribute and more
Thursday, July 30 History Talk Photography of Nome’s Gold Rush from 1900 to1905 – 4:30-6 p.m., Gatekeeper’s Museum, 130 W Lake Blvd. On the heels of the Sierra Nevada and Yukon Gold Rushes, the beaches...
Ebola outbreak nears milestone, but vaccine is close
Medicaid work rules, FTC sues Hims, and more health news from Morning Rounds
How AI Can Help Your Business Grow: Real-World Use Cases and Potential ROI
Learn how to evaluate AI ROI for business, explore AI use cases for business growth, and see how Windows 11 Pro PCs and Copilot+ PCs can support AI-enabled work.
FTC sues Hims & Hers, alleging it shared people's health data with Meta and Snap
Telehealth platform disclosed users' "most private" health info and locked consumers into subscriptions, regulators allege.
Hims misled consumers and violated their privacy, FTC alleges in a lawsuit
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission sued telehealth company Hims & Hers alleging business practices that agency says mislead consumers.
US FTC suing Hims & Hers for sending user health info to Meta, Snap
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is suing Hims & Hers alleging the telehealth platform shared users' health data with online advertisers despite promising privacy and engaged in deceptive billing and cancellation practices, an FTC spokesperson said.
44 states are aligned on one thing in their fight against prediction markets. It's about sports wagering
The letter is part of the commission’s public comment period for the first draft of its proposed rule on regulating prediction markets.
Shein says it's under investigation by the Federal Trade Commission as it prepares for Hong Kong IPO
Shein disclosed the FTC is investigating its U.S. business, but the nature of the probe is unclear.
Praxis Profit launches new executive advisory service to help Tahoe business owners strategically maximize profitability
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Praxis Profit, a boutique strategic chief financial officer advisory firm, announced today its full-suite of financial decision-making consultancy service including cash flow visibility, margin protection and executive level financial decision-making...
Unsecured Business Property Tax Bills to Be Mailed in July
Nevada County Treasurer-Tax Collector Michelle Bodley and Assessor Rolf Kleinhans remind local business owners that annual Unsecured Business Property Tax bills will be mailed in July, with payments due by August 31. Businesses are encouraged...
Following first year of behavioral healthcare pilot program for Copper Mountain workers, spearheading organizations consider returning for a second season
Last December, Copper Mountain Resort and Elevated Community Health introduced free behavioral health services for all Copper Mountain volunteers and employees through a work-based care center located at the EDGE, the mountain’s employee housing facility. ...
Colorado Commission prioritizes feelings over science
The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted Thursday and prioritized feelings over science-based management. Meanwhile, Rancher X is the beneficiary of those feelings-driven decisions. Well played, governor. The newest appointees to the CPW Commission are...
Arts and Entertainment lineup for July 24-Aug. 3
Note: For a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, visit postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar. 55th Annual Mountain Fair What: The event of the summer throughout the Roaring Fork Valley will...
Arts & Entertainment Agenda, July 25 to 30
‘Living Lines: Contemporary Native Voices,’ exhibition on view Casterline|Goodman Gallery is hosting “Living Lines: Contemporary Native Voices,” which opened July 20 at 611 E. Cooper Ave. It’s a landmark group exhibition featuring works by Cara...
Entertainment this week: Shakespeare, edible plants, and more
Friday, July 24 9pm Kilowatt Hours – Bar of America, 10040 Donner Pass Rd.. Additional dates: 7/24, 7/25. For more information, visit https://www.barofamerica.com/calendar.html or call 530.587.2626. Classical Tahoe – 7-9 p.m., Ricardi Pavilion at the...
Tuesday letters: Voter outreach, farewell, Roan Plateau drilling and national politics
Get out the vote As the November elections approach, we are reminded that democracy depends on active participation. Voting is one of the most important ways citizens can make their voices heard and help shape...
Veterans: Here’s help to protect your small business
As a veteran, you’ve worked hard to protect our country. And if you’re a veteran-run small business, you know how important it is to have protections against scammers and cybercriminals. Your best defense is an informed workforce, so here are some free resources to help you start the conversation with your team.
How a science experiment to grow native plants on Copper’s slopes is inspiring collaboration in the ski industry
Katherine Riesberg, a graduate of Middle Park High School in Grand County, has been skiing since the age of two. Riesberg said her love for outdoor recreation is a big part of what led her...
How a science experiment to grow native plants on Copper’s slopes is inspiring collaboration in the ski industry
Katherine Riesberg, a graduate of Middle Park High School in Grand County, has been skiing since the age of two. Riesberg said her love for outdoor recreation is a big part of what led her...
How a science experiment to grow native plants on Copper’s slopes is inspiring collaboration in the ski industry
Katherine Riesberg, a graduate of Middle Park High School in Grand County, has been skiing since the age of two. Riesberg said her love for outdoor recreation is a big part of what led her...
Rotating Playcube projector is becoming an AI entertainment hub
The Playcube was already an unusual little projector: a palm-sized, Rubik’s Cube-like device with a 360-degree rotating design, built to throw a big image onto a wall, ceiling, or whatever flat surface you have nearby. Now, TCL is adding a new layer of interaction through Google’s Gemini AI.
White House operator on leave after betting scandal investigation
Gabriel Perez, White House teleprompter operator, faces a CFTC probe for reportedly earning $100K from bets on Trump's speeches using Kalshi.
A&E Arts & Entertainment Agenda, July 17-23
Marea’s Mahj Squad and Marea Aspen Mahjong Social Saturdays, July 18 Marea at The Snow Lodge will host Mahj Squad alongside Marea Aspen Mahjong Social Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m., followed by a social...
Winter Sports Club responds to Nordic combined’s removal from Olympics
In a gut-punch to the Steamboat Springs Nordic combined community, the sport has been removed from the Alpes 2030 Winter Olympic games in France. Nordic combined has long been a bread-and-butter sport for the Steamboat...
When Surveillance Becomes Science: The Data the FDA Should Not Trust - Petrie-Flom Center
In 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned a data broker called X-Mode Social from selling sensitive location data, charging that the company sold precise phone location data that could be used to track visits to reproductive health clinics, addiction treatment centers, and other sensitive sites.
The States Try to Topple WarnerMount…Thus Begins the Local Antitrust Era
(Welcome to the “Most Important Story of the Week”, my bi-weekly strategy column analyzing the most important (but often not buzziest) news story of the last two weeks. I’m the Entertainment Strategy Guy, a former streaming executive who now analyzes business strategy in the entertainment industry. Please subscribe.) Well, it looks like it’s time for another strategy column. Can I finally avoid writing about M&A? No, it seems I cannot. Admittedly, I’m a week early with this column, since I usually put it out every other week. But this news couldn’t wait. This will make three “Most Important Stories” in a row with a merger or acquisition as its centerpiece. First, Roku-Fox (an acquisition), then Comcast-NBCUniversal (a divestment!), and now the State AGs and the WGA’s lawsuits against Paramount’s pursuit of Warner Bros. Discovery (antitrust). M&A is usually the “most important” topic any given week, simply because a giant company merging or breaking up (or preventing those outcomes) can have the biggest impact on the streaming board. If you think about these companies as players in a game, changing the number of players is one of the biggest changes you can make. I shouldn’t really complain, either, since this lawsuit is very good news for customers and suppliers (econ speak for talent, workers and indie studios in Hollywood). So let me answer some questions about this potential trial, along with (shudder) making some heavily caveated predictions. I’ll also look at whether Hollywood must consolidate, whether or not the states can win, trouble at X-Box, Netflix’s YouTube binge, and more. Plus, I have five images that visualize this merger and the harm, including three brand new data looks you’ve never seen before. Subscribe Most Important Story of the Week - Can The States and the WGA Stop Hollywood’s Consolidation (Crisis)? If every other newsletter and news outlet is writing about the same story, I try to avoid writing about it as well, but I can’t ignore a story this consequential. The story of the last year was the fate of Warner Bros. Discovery, and this development potentially extends that saga into 2027. As I tried to figure out my angle, I realized, like my last column, I’m again faced with a series of questions. These questions, though, are much more forward-looking. Will the states win? Will the WGA win? If so, what happens to Warner Bros. Discovery? Either way, will this chill the market for future mergers? So you know what that means: predictions. About the future, no less, the hardest thing to predict.1 Just remember: nothing here comes with a guarantee. And the more confident someone is in their predictions, the less you should trust them. This situation is incredibly fluid, nuanced, uncertain and tenuous. So let’s try to explain what may happen. Question: Why File this Lawsuit? I’ll admit, a few months back, I was fairly pessimistic about the fate of this lawsuit. Rumors had started bubbling up that the state Attorneys General (in particular California) wanted to settle with either some minor divestments (usually CNN) or behavioral remedies. And that tracked for me: the states usually settle lawsuits, like the recent John Deere right-to-repair suit. Yet, they plan to fight this. (As they did the LiveNation-Ticketmaster monopolization trial and the Nexstar-Tegna merger.) Honestly, that also makes a ton of sense. Frankly, this move is just good politics for these State AGs. Most are still running for higher and higher office in blue states—some folks have emphasized that only Democratic AGs joined this suit, but given the Ellison/Trump ties, and fears of retribution, that tracks—and a high profile case like this will help them move up the electoral ladder, especially since Paramount and its leadership (the Ellisons, father and heir) have sided with the other side of the political aisle. That makes them unsympathetic to Democratic voters and Hollywood workers in particular. Why did this lawsuit happen? In addition to the very real concerns about industry consolidation, this is why. That said, I don’t think we would have seen this lawsuit for Netflix and Warner Bros., simply because they’re more sympathetic and aligned with Democrats. But those consolidation concerns are real. The “town”—meaning Hollywood and such—really is seeing the damage of mergers on this industry. That’s why the WGA also filed its own lawsuit in defense of workers as well. (Wildcard: What about Europe? Will they try to stop the deal, too? There have been some rumors out of the UK they may try to fight the deal, and UK enforcers just stopped a Getty Images-Shutterstock tie up, so there is precedence. This argument could go either way, though. On one hand, the EU doesn’t need to step in, cause they states are handling it. On the other hand, this could make the EU’s case easier. Just imagine if both sides coordinated. I’ll simply say, “We’ll see!”) Question: Will The State AGs or the WGA Win? Can the state AGs play David to Paramount-Skydance’s Goliath here? That’s really the whole thing, isn’t it? If you know this result, you could make a lot of money. When things are uncertain, it’s tempting to shrug and say, “Eh” meaning it’s a 50/50 proposition. I wouldn’t, though. When in doubt, you should expect that the merging parties succeed. AT&T did successfully buy Warner Bros., after all, and Disney bought Fox without any challenges. Many judges are extremely sympathetic to mergers, and I’d bet the state AGs get a judge who will allow the merger. (Even Obama-appointed judges often allow mergers.) As I understand it, we’ll see two main attacks. First, theatrical films. The AGs are arguing that, when it comes to share of box office and the number of both “wide releases” and blockbuster (or “tentpole”) films, the merging parties will have over 27% market share. Now, the Supreme Court once ruled from on high that any merger that exceeds 30% is presumptively illegal, but that’s guidance, not an ironclad bar. Still, the states will have to argue that this is close to having too much power, and with that power, this will likely further worsen the theater/studio splits in particular. Indeed, as Matthew Stoller pointed out, “just five studios are responsible for 95% of all blockbusters; if this merger goes through, then Paramount and Disney will control 60% of that.” So yes, movie studios will be very concentrated after this merger. Want me to visualize some of that? Well, here’s the share of films that grossed over $200 million at the domestic box office since 2022. (Note: this isn’t all films released in over 3,000 screens, but it is a good look at market power.) First, here are the 43 films by studio: Notice all the blue (Disney), orange (Universal), and purple (Warner Bros)? Yeah, those studios are powerful, and this combines Paramount with one of them. Here’s the look by studio and share of the films that grossed over $200 million: Now, if you look at that and also think, “Huh, should we break up Disney?” I’m with you. I’ve seen some folks poo-poo this idea that this is a real category, but it is! For an upcoming article, I’ve been pulling data on the share of top 100 films at the box office as a share of total box office, and it’s massive. Here’s the chart: (This analysis looks at The-Number’s top 100 films and total domestic box office each year.) To be clear, tentpoles make up 80.7% of the box office each year, so I do think it’s a genuine market. (To be clear, films grossing over $50 million make up 80% of the domestic box office, and films grossing over $100 million make up 64.1%.) I mean, the top 100 films at the box office make up 95% of each year’s grosses. Worse, the combined studios will likely cut output to flex that market power. Everyone can just look at what happened to Disney and Fox to see the precedent. (With fewer films, the remaining theaters have to give more for those few films that remain.) Here’s an image I’ve used a lot, the share of wide-release films from Disney and Fox over time: The AGs will also argue that this consolidation will also impact the cable industry. In this case, the consolidation is actually worse, but that environment is…complicated. Paramount will argue that the cable industry is shrinking. That said, predictions that cable will “go to zero” also don’t look very well supported by the data, as the declines are shrinking, meaning “cable” or “vMVPDs” will likely stabilize at some point. Can the state Attorneys General win on those two main arguments? I honestly don’t know. Again, I’d bet no, since history in general supports that, but it depends on the judge/jury and how they interpret the arguments. Notably, Paramount won’t face accusations about monopoly power in other areas, like streaming, news, sports rights, or vertical integration. I tend to disagree with leaving out sports rights, but I also see the appeal for a simpler case. The states also aren’t really pushing novel theories about labor harm either, which should help. (By the way, Sean McNulty at The Ankler wrote a great run through of potential options, and Capitol Forum also wrote a great paper on theatrical consolidation. Both these pieces predated the lawsuit. Matthew Stoller is also out with his analysis of the pros and cons of the case too.) In some ways, the WGA’s case is even stronger. Quoting Sean McNulty’s summary: “The WGA is citing WARNAMOUNT as crossing a 30% market share in multiple sectors, a number that the Supreme Court has precedent for deeming “presumptively anticompetitive” in a market. According to the WGA numbers, WARNAMOUNT would have represented: - 35% of film writing jobs between 2021 and 2024 - 36% of TV writing projects between 2022 and 2025 - 38% of overall deals between 2021 and 2024” Notably, antitrust enforcers did win recently in the Penguin-Simon & Schuster merger by focusing on labor impact, so don’t count this thinking out. (Wildcard: Will the states try to get a jury trial? Most likely no, they’ll let a judge handle it. If I’m them, though, I’d try to put this in front of a jury. Juries tend to understand monopoly power in a more realistic way than judges faced with legions of economists.) Question: What if They Win? What if They Lose?
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FTC Reaches Settlement With CVS Health Over Insulin Prices
Shares of CVS Health closed slightly higher Tuesday, about a quarter of a percentage point.
Leak reveals nearly full spec sheet for Samsung Galaxy Watch 9 and Ultra 2
Ahead of a July 22 Unpacked event, a new report details battery upgrades, chip changes, and pricing for Samsung's next smartwatches.
US judge won't block FTC case against transgender health nonprofit
A U.S. judge on Friday declined for now to block the Federal Trade Commission from pursuing a lawsuit accusing a nonprofit focused on transgender health of making misleading statements about the benefits of gender-affirming treatments for minors.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 10-16
Aspen Words Annual Benefit Dinner, July 10 Great company is paired with great words Friday at Aspen Words’ 2026 Book Ball, an annual benefit dinner from 5:45-9:30 p.m. July 10 at Doerr-Hosier Center, Aspen Meadows...
Vendors, food and entertainment return for 53 Art in the Park
West Lincoln Part will come to life this weekend with live music, tasty delights, a beer tent and 153 vendors selling handmade goods and arts from across the region. The ironic event is celebrating its...
College Fantasy Football 101: Learn how to play Yahoo's newest game
Excited to learn more about Yahoo's new college fantasy football game? Analyst Eric Froton has everything you need to know.
Entertainment this week: Wild Soul Festival, The Illeagles and more
Friday, July 10 Cowgirls + Cocktails – 5-7 p.m., Alder Creek Adventure Center. Cowgirls and cowboys are invited to gather for an early evening trail ride followed by a social hour with beer, wine and...
Pokémon GO turns 10 today: Anniversary Party brings bonus XP and a special Gimmighoul
Pokémon GO turns 10 today. The mobile AR hit from Niantic, first released in July 2016, is celebrating in July 2026 with a 10th Anniversary Party even
Minnesota Star Tribune columnist Jim Souhan retiring after 36 years
After 36 years covering the most notable teams, players, and stories in Minnesota sports, Jim Souhan is retiring. The longtime Minneapolis Star Tribune columnist and reporter announced his plans to retire on Saturday in a column titled Reflecting on 36 years of scoops, spats and Minnesota sports history. “Belatedly reflecting on more than 40 years…
Piknik Theatre ushers in new era as health issues keep founder away
Celina Taylor will be trying to ensure that everything is in its proper place when performers take the stage at Branham Amphitheater in Strawberry Park on Sunday for Piknik Theatre‘s first performance of the 2026...
Pickleball tournament raises over $40,000 for community health center
Through three days of pickleball, Elevated Community Health’s 2nd annual Elevated Paddle Battle tournament raised over $40,000. The tournament, which ran from June 26-28 in Breckenridge’s Carter Park, featured 100 players from 12 states, all...
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, July 3-9
‘Knox Kronenberg: An Exhibition Honoring 250 Years of America,’ July 2-4 Through the stark beauty of the American West, a special exhibition entitled ‘Knox Kronenberg: An Exhibition” will honor 250 years of America from 11:30...
Entertainment this week: Fourth of July celebrations, live music and more
Friday, July 3 14th Annual Summer Concert on the Green – 6-10 p.m., Tahoe Donner Driving Range, 12790 Northwoods Blvd. Tahoe Donner’s largest family-friendly live music event returns for its 14th year, once again on...
Gorsuch suggests Supreme Court's Trump ruling is opening move against administrative state
Justice Neil Gorsuch's concurrence suggests the Supreme Court's FTC ruling could lead to sweeping challenges against independent federal agencies' power.
Fired FTC commissioner speaks to OutFront as Trump touts Supreme Court ‘big win’: ‘we should be worried’
ACES hosts event looking at health impacts of climate change
Dr. Mark Gladwin, the dean of University of Maryland School of Medicine and the vice president of Medical Affairs, is slated to speak with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies from 6 to 7 p.m. July 2 on the worsening health impacts in the face of human-driven climate change.
Apple’s Touch MacBook to Use M5 Pro and Max Chips, With M7 Models to Follow
Apple Inc.’s first-ever touch-screen laptop will rely on the company’s current high-end M5 chips, rather than next-generation silicon, though the company is working on a follow-up model with future M7 processors.
Winter Sports Club to raise Olympian banners July 3 at Olympian Hall
The Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club will raise banners to the rafters of Olympian Hall at Howelsen Hill to honor the area’s most recent Olympians. The event will take place from 4-5:30 p.m. on July...
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, June 25 to July 1
Aspen Ideas Festival, June 25-July 1 The Aspen Ideas Festival will run from July 25 through July 1 at the 40-acre Aspen Institute, 1000 N. Third St. The event hosts brilliant minds from around the...
Entertainment this week: Paul Thorn, Hike for Hope and more
Friday, June 26 Annual Ian Casey Classic – Tahoe Donner Golf Course. Our most popular event of the year, a full field of 130+ golfers will team up in foursomes and hit the links to...
Smoky skies prompt health advisories in Colorado’s mountains as wildfires balloon across the West
A haze from out-of-state wildfires is choking the Colorado mountains as widespread drought and persistent hot, dry weather continue to elevate the fire danger. The smoke wafting across the Western Slope is primarily from three...
Highlights of Aspen Ideas: Health, day two
On June 23, Aspen Ideas: Health ushered in the actual first full day — and evening — of programming. Here are some highlights from different tracks, or themes. NextGen Health Track: On the Frontiers of Brain Health “As belly size gets larger, the memory center in the brain gets smaller,” said Richard Isaacson, director...
Elon Musk identified as buyer of Jacksonville business in FTC filing
Trillionaire Elon Musk bought the assets of Jacksonville-based APR Energy, according to a Federal Trade Commission filing.
Aspen Ideas: Health features four days of ‘big ideas’
Aspen Ideas: Health opened June 22 with remarks from experts, including two-minute big-idea summaries from seven health industry professionals. Since artificial intelligence is such an all-encompassing and rapidly expanding force, at least half of the big ideas revolved around AI.
Curiosity leads the way as students become scientists with Headwaters Science Institute
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Headwaters Science Institute transformed 166 Alder Creek Middle School (ACMS) seventh graders into field researchers during a five-day program that combined classroom learning with hands-on scientific investigations at Donner Memorial State Park. ...
Aspen’s e-bike only business expands fleet, moves locations
Aspen's Best E-Bikes, one of Aspen's only e-bike exclusive rentals and sales businesses, has officially moved to its new location — 409 South Hunter Street.
Sony files DualSense login patent for PSN: an extra security layer
On May 21, 2026, Sony filed a patent called “Controller-Driven Video Game Console Login.” It describes a PlayStation Network sign-in system that would
Colorado’s oldest business was family-run for eight generations
Almost 170 years ago, an influential figure in western settling of the San Luis valley opened a store that still operates today.
Health kicks off Aspen Ideas June 22-25
Since 2014, Aspen Ideas: Health has preceded the Aspen Ideas festivals. This year, from June 22-25, it offers more than 60 sessions with seven program tracks revolving around patient care, new treatments and technology, longevity and vitality, creativity, medical enterprise, leadership and how health-related questions often lack black or white answers.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, June 19-25
Food & Wine Classic in Aspen, June 19-21 Chefs, vintners and food lovers converge for the 2026 Food & Wine Classic in Aspen this weekend from June 19 to 21. The leading culinary event has...
Entertainment this week: Art by the Lake, Reggae Fest and more
Friday, June 19 2026 Music at Ski Beach – 4-7 p.m., Description Fridays at Ski Beach in Incline Village – IVGID passes required For more information, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-music-at-ski-beach-1745158?sourceTypeId=Hub. Tahoe City Art by the Lake –...
Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group
Four states file alongside FTC, claiming WPath made deceptive claims about gender-affirming care for minors
Federal Trade Commission sues leading transgender health group
The Federal Trade Commission and four states are suing the World Professional Association for Transgender Health.
FTC sues leading transgender medical group over pediatric care statements
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states on Wednesday sued the leading medical organization focused on transgender health for allegedly making false and unsubstantiated claims to parents …
FTC Sues Nonprofit Alleging Deception Over Youth Trans Care
The US Federal Trade Commission and several states sued the leading professional association focused on transgender healthcare Wednesday, alleging the group deceived parents about the medical necessity and safety of medical transitions.
US FTC sues transgender health nonprofit over youth care standards
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and four states accused a nonprofit focused on transgender health of making misleading statements about the benefits of gender-affirming treatments for young people in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday.
Novig wins CFTC approval as competition intensifies in sports prediction markets
Novig is building a peer-to-peer sports trading platform that allows users to trade directly against one another rather than bet against the house.
Opinion | Dennison: I’ll fight for responsible spending, reducing unnecessary regulations and help small business and more if elected
Like many Coloradans, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated watching Washington become more focused on partisan gamesmanship than solving real problems. Families, workers, retirees and small business owners across Colorado are facing challenges that politicians love to...
From the mat to Mount Elbert, Summit County’s female athletes find success in male-dominated sports
Jess Gresho’s nails are usually painted pink. She often has glitter on her face, and her athletic gear — from her ski pants to her running shoes — boasts bright colors and funky patterns. But...
After closing following a fire 14 months ago, iconic Routt County restaurant is back in business
The new Antlers Café and Bar owner, Chris Braden, is serving up his signature chicken fried steak for customers returning to the historic spot in Yampa following a fire that closed the business for 14...
Opinion | Dennison: I’ll fight for responsible spending, reducing unnecessary regulations and help small business and more if elected
Like many Coloradans, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated watching Washington become more focused on partisan gamesmanship than solving real problems. Families, workers, retirees and small business owners across Colorado are facing challenges that politicians love to...
Opinion | Dennison: I’ll fight for responsible spending, reducing unnecessary regulations and help small business and more if elected
Like many Coloradans, I’ve grown increasingly frustrated watching Washington become more focused on partisan gamesmanship than solving real problems. Families, workers, retirees and small business owners across Colorado are facing challenges that politicians love to...
Former CFTC Chair Gary Gensler on regulating sports betting: Let the states do it
Gary Gensler, former CFTC chairman under President Obama and former SEC chairman under President Biden, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss why he's filing an amicus brief arguing Congress did not intent to make the CFTC the nationwide regulator of sports betting when it passed the Dodd-Frank Act in 2010, regulating sports betting, his thoughts on prediction markets, insider trading concerns, and more.
Entertainment this week: Lila Lapanja meet and greet, Homewood Community Gathering and more
Friday, June 12 2026 Music at Ski Beach – 4-7 p.m., Fridays at Ski Beach in Incline Village – IVGID passes required For more information, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-music-at-ski-beach-1745157?sourceTypeId=Hub. Meet & Greet with Olympian Lila Lapanja at...
No injuries, no props: CFTC proposes prediction market rules
Prediction markets could soon be barred from offering certain types of sports-related event contracts, including those involving officiating outcomes or player injuries.
Feds move to formally allow sports "trading" on prediction markets
The CFTC moved Wednesday to formalize rules allowing prediction markets to offer the equivalent of sports betting nationwide.
Searching for health insurance? Keep scrolling to avoid government impersonators
When you search online, do you click the first result you see? You’re not alone. But that habit could cost you — especially if you’re searching for health insurance or government healthcare programs like Medicare.
Aspen One’s CEO Dave Tanner gives update on state of the business
The future of the skiing industry is a more somber one than many might think.
Silverthorne hands out $40,000 in business improvement grants
The Silverthorne Town Council approved $40,000 in grants awarded to five local businesses intended for site enhancement and economic development projects. In the 15th year of the Business Improvement Grant Program, the following five businesses...
Construction causes power outage at PitCo Health and Human Services
Construction work hit a buried power line at 3 p.m. on Thursday that supplied grid and backup generator power to the Pitkin County Health and Human Services building, leading to necessary repairs that will last through the weekend and into next week.
Arts and Entertainment Agenda, June 4-11
Hotel Jerome’s Twilight Tarot, June 4 Hotel Jerome’s new Twilight Tarot series will take place weekly at 8 p.m. Thursdays in the Garden Room starting June 4. A local expert tarot card reader will guide...
Entertainment this week: Maker Show, Art Walk, Food and Wine Faire and more
Friday, June 5 2026 Music at Ski Beach – 4-7 p.m., Fridays at Ski Beach in Incline Village – IVGID passes required For more information, visit https://business.ivcba.org/event-calendar/Details/2026-music-at-ski-beach-1745156?sourceTypeId=Hub. First Fridays – 5:30-8 p.m., Historic Downtown. Type...
2026 Tax Treaty Survey Highlights U.S. Business Priorities - National Foreign Trade Council
Washington D.C. – The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) today released results from its annual Tax Treaty Survey. The survey, which was answered by tax professionals from NFTC member companies, asked businesses to rate their tax treaty priorities around the world. “Tax treaties are essential for U.S. businesses, and we are thankful that Treasury is […]