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Nuggets coach Michael Malone said the team will not be trading Michael Porter Jr. this week.With the NBA’s annual trade deadline set at 1 p.m. MT Thursday, Malone was asked whether he had touched base recently with Porter, who is Denver’s premier trade candidate.“We’re not trading Michael Porter, so I’m not touching base with anybody on that,” Malone answered. “I’m touching base with the guys on better defense, better spacing, taking care of the ball. And if there’s something coming, obviously (general manager Calvin Booth) will talk with me, and I’m sure we’ll communicate with whatever players.“But Michael is a…

By AMANDA SEITZ and STEPHEN GROVES, Associated PressWASHINGTON (AP) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a vocal vaccine skeptic and activist lawyer, appeared on track to become the nation’s health secretary after winning the crucial support of Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy, a doctor who says Kennedy has assured him he would not topple the nation’s childhood vaccination program.In a starkly partisan vote, the Republican-controlled Senate Finance Committee advanced Kennedy’s nomination 14-13, sending his bid to oversee the $1.7 trillion U.S. Health and Human Services agency for a full vote on the Senate floor.All Democrats on the committee opposed Kennedy, whose family name…

Romance books, long derided a guilty pleasure, are now being loved out loud as unabashedly as the main characters detailed in their pages.Denver’s first brick-and-mortar romance bookstore, Spicy Librarian, opened its floral-bedecked doors in the River North Art District last month. Since then, owner Sydney Ivey said she can barely keep books on the shelves as customers drive from hours away to immerse themselves in a real-life celebration of the imaginary worlds they adore.“Women have always gravitated toward romance, but nobody was talking about it,” Ivey said. “It was this secret thing. Now, we’re all going, ‘Wait, we’re reading the…

Denver Post sports writer Corey Masisak opens up the Avs Mailbag periodically throughout the season. Pose an Avalanche- or NHL-related question for the Avs Mailbag.Sad to see Mikko Rantanen go but at least the Avalanche didn’t pull and Rockies and get nothing for a star who didn’t want to sign a realistic deal in Colorado. Now that the dust has settled, what are your thoughts on the move? — Rip, Aurora If the Avs had known about the new salary cap for the upcoming seasons, do you think they still would have made the Rantanen deal?— @jeremymay17 on BlueskyIs there anything that…

Which dip station is best? One of the simplest, most effective pieces of home workout equipment is the dip station. This relatively compact device allows for an effective upper body and core workout through dips, holds and inverted pullups. As you lower and raise your body, you’re toning and strengthening your biceps, triceps, chest and shoulders. Dip stations should be strong enough to support your weight while stable enough to stay in one spot. Some dip stations allow for more diverse workouts, while others, like the Trademark Innovations Fitness Training Dip Station, offer simplicity and strength. This article was reviewed and approved by Judd…

By KEN MORITSUGU and HUIZHONG WU, Associated PressBEIJING (AP) — China announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google on Tuesday, just minutes after a sweeping levy on Chinese products imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump took effect.American tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico were also set to go into effect Tuesday before Trump agreed to a 30-day pause, as the two countries acted to address his concerns about border security and drug trafficking. Trump planned to talk with Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming days.“It is being scheduled and will happen very soon,” White House Press Secretary…

While outdoor recreation might be the number one industry in Crested Butte, the restaurant scene isn’t far behind. After all, cuisine is where we debrief the adventure and fuel for the next one.Fortunately, various new dining establishments have opened doors to provide nourishing, creative fare. Here’s where to go.The Hideout CBA new local gathering hub with a laid-back, ski culture-inspired ambiance, The Hideout fills the upper-story space of the late Last Steep Bar and Grill. Come summer, the freshly renovated and spacious patio swells the 49 indoor seats to 170 heads total.Chef, General Manager, and co-owner David Wilkins dialed in recipes…

Metro Denver’s food scene has never been as vibrant as it is today, something The Denver Post’s food writers and the rest of the staff of The Know understand. That’s why we’re out on the town as much as possible. Each month, we’ll provide you with recommendations about a few of the dishes we tried over the previous weeks. Want to hear about them early? Subscribe to the Stuffed newsletter, where we introduce one of these dishes every Wednesday.Leven SupplyWhat did not make the final cut of my report on Leven Supply, a new cafe and market that opened in January, was…

Metro Denver residents can ride Regional Transportation District buses and trains for free on Tuesday, Transit Equity Day, to honor civil rights leader Rosa Parks. RTD CEO and General Manager Debra Johnson announced the zero-fare day in Denver’s City Park Monday, standing by the statue of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Another statue commemorates Rosa Parks, who in 1955 refused to give up her seat and move to the back of a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, spurring the 381-day Montgomery Bus Boycott, led by King and others. Parks was born on Feb. 4, 1913. Federal transportation officials in 2021 established…

A former Jeffco Public Schools paraprofessional was sentenced to four years in prison and at least 10 years of “intensive” probation for sexually assaulting a student.Imagine Kay Ewer, 29, worked in a special needs classroom for about four months at Brady Exploration School in Lakewood. In November, she pleaded guilty to sexual assault on a child by someone in a position of trust and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. The court dismissed four other charges, including sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust as a pattern, sexual exploitation of a child-possession, unlawful electronic…