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Boulder Molotov attack suspect faces new hate-crime charges

2 days ago | axios.com | Gigi Sukin

Yellow police crime tape surrounding the scene of an attack on the Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, Colorado on June 1. Photo: Helen H. Richardson/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty ImagesThe Boulder terror attack suspect faces new hate crime and explosive charges, according to a federal indictment unsealed Wednesday. Why it matters: If any of the hate-crime charges hold, the suspect,Mohamed Sabry Soliman, could face life in prison.
The Kevin Durant era is over in Phoenix

5 days ago | axios.com | Jeremy Duda |Gigi Sukin

The Phoenix Suns traded superstar Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, ending a tumultuous era that never met the big expectations that followed him to Arizona in 2023. Photo: Chris Coduto/Getty ImagesThe Kevin Durant era is officially over in Phoenix. The big picture: The Phoenix Suns have traded the superstar to the Houston Rockets, according to multiple reports. Durant, on stage Sunday at the Fanatics Fest in New York, said:"I just felt like they wanted me to go ...
Frasca brings home the Beard

1 week ago | axios.com | Gigi Sukin

From left, Peter Hoglund, Danette Stuckey, Bobby Stuckey, Sergei Kiefel, Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson and Alberto Hernandez attend the 2025 James Beard awards Monday in Chicago. Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images for James Beard FoundationBoulder's beloved dining room at Frasca Food and Wine was crowned a winner at the 2025 James Beard Awards, earning the Outstanding Restaurant honor at yesterday's ceremony in Chicago.
Colorado restaurant Frasca Food and Wine wins James Beard award

1 week ago | axios.com | Gigi Sukin |John Frank

From left, Peter Hoglund, Danette Stuckey, Bobby Stuckey, Sergei Kiefel, Lachlan Mackinnon Patterson and Alberto Hernandez attend the 2025 James Beard awards Monday in Chicago. Photo: Jeff Schear/Getty Images for James Beard FoundationBoulder's beloved Frasca Food and Wine took home one of the culinary world's top prizes Monday, a James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant.
Boulder's Frasca wins James Beard award for Outstanding Restaurant

1 week ago | axios.com | Gigi Sukin

Photo courtesy of Frasca HospitalityBoulder's beloved dining room at Frasca Food and Wine was crowned a winner at the 2025 James Beard Awards, earning the Outstanding Restaurant honor at Monday's ceremony in Chicago. The big picture: Although the upscale Italian eatery has previously been recognized by the Beard Foundation, this is the Pearl Street restaurant's first time as a finalist in this category and pushes the city's culinary scene further into the national spotlight.
Boulder's best Mexican eats: Locals' picks

2 weeks ago | axios.com | Gigi Sukin

Cozobi's pollo a las brasas. Photo: Courtesy of Shawn CampbellBoulder's best Mexican restaurants offer a diverse range of dining experiences, price points and regional specialties. Zoom in: At least that's what you, our dear readers and longtime locals, say. Several of you wrote in to share your favorites, running the gamut from modest mom-and-pop shops, Southwestern spinoffs and modern, upscale establishments.
Boulder Star shines for unity after attack

3 weeks ago | axios.com | Gigi Sukin

Boulder Star. Photo courtesy Downtown Boulder PartnershipIn case you hadn't already caught a glimpse of the glow emanating from Flagstaff Mountain, take a peek tonight. Zoom in: The city of Boulder, in partnership with the Boulder Chamber, lit the Boulder Star on Monday as a symbol of strength and solidarity in the wake of Sunday's attack. The star will be illuminated through Sunday, per the city.
U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse calls out "astounding" GOP provision in big budget bill

1 month ago | axios.com | Gigi Sukin

U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse speaks during a House Rules Committee meeting yesterday at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Photo: Kevin Dietsch/Getty ImagesU.S. Rep. Joe Neguse took House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) to task Wednesday morning during a House Rules Committee meeting over a provision in the sweeping budget reconciliation bill to restrict federal judges' ability to enforce contempt findings.
CU embraces "new era" in college sports with NIL payments to student athletes

1 month ago | axios.com | Alayna Alvarez |Gigi Sukin

Kindyll Wetta of the Colorado Buffaloes passes the ball during a March 23 game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs in Boulder. Photo: Andrew Wevers/Getty ImagesColorado universities can now put student athletes on the payroll for their name, image and likeness (NIL) rights — but the details of what they're paid is off-limits to the public. Why it matters: The move aligns Colorado with a federal settlement (House vs. NCAA) that will soon force colleges to share sports revenue with athletes.
Mexican restaurants thrive in Boulder County

1 month ago | axios.com | Russell Contreras |Gigi Sukin

Data: SafeGraph; Reproduced from Pew Research Center; Map: Axios VisualsBoulder County had more than 114 Mexican restaurants per 10,000 residents, according to a Pew Research Center analysis of 2023 data from SafeGraph. Why it matters: The proliferation of Mexican restaurants â once staples only of the Southwest and parts of the Midwest â highlights the growing influence of Mexican Americans on U.S. culture and the effects of increased migration from Mexico over the last 30 years.