Wildlife Rescue: Douglas County deputies in Colorado reunited a duck family after ducklings got trapped in a storm drain, rescuing them and naming three Huey, Dewey and Louie. Heat & Health: A dangerous U.S. heat dome is building, with triple-digit temperatures and record overnight heat expected to last at least a week—raising risks for vulnerable Coloradans and worsening wildfire conditions. Nuclear Safety: A new study says the U.S. Energy Department may be underestimating the deadly fallout if plutonium leaked at Los Alamos, including scenarios where hundreds could die. Climate Science Spotlight: NCAR and CU Boulder ranked among the world’s top climate research institutions, reflecting strong global impact. Water & Public Lands Fight: Tribes and environmental groups are opposing a Cadiz pipeline permit tied to groundwater extraction in California’s desert, warning of major depletion impacts. Local Governance & AI: Aurora residents are pushing for new data center rules as AI growth raises concerns about water use and environmental impacts. Wildlife Policy Debate: Colorado’s Initiative 302 is drawing criticism for embedding wildlife management into the state constitution instead of leaving it to CPW and public process. Public Health Watch: Colorado officials say cyclospora cases are not unusually high locally, even as outbreaks elsewhere drive national attention.