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In today's newsletter:

  • How today's DIA ground stop could disrupt your weekend travel plans
  • Why Denver's new police drone deal skirts a key council threshold
  • Why Waymo's driverless cars confused a Denver work zone and market

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Monday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 78 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Thunderstorms cause ground stop, flight delays at Denver International Airport (denverpost.com) — Thunderstorms over Denver International Airport triggered an FAA ground stop Friday afternoon, delaying hundreds of flights and canceling a few others, with average delays around 30 minutes. Rain is expected to continue for several hours, and officials warn the ground stop and delays could be extended, so travelers should check their flight status and prepare for longer waits at DIA or departing airports.
   

2. Denver Police surveillance contract drafted just under the $500,000 council vote threshold, again (9news.com) — Denver officials are weighing a draft contract for additional police drones priced just under the $500,000 threshold that would require City Council approval, echoing past controversy over surveillance deals. City leaders say the terms and length, not avoiding oversight, are driving the price, while promising to brief council as the drone-as-first-responder program expands beyond its current pilot phase.
   

3. Waymo vehicles draw attention after construction, farmers market incidents in Denver (9news.com) — Waymo's driverless cars raised eyebrows in Denver after one nearly entered an active construction zone near Sloan's Lake and another drove through the South Pearl Street Farmers Market, sparking fresh questions about safety. A transportation expert at MSU Denver says such incidents expose how autonomous vehicles struggle with temporary road changes, even as companies race to improve their technology.
   

4. Veo's Rover Trike Reinvents Mobility with Thoughtful, Inclusive Design in Denver (freeyork.org) — Denver riders now have access to Veo's new Rover Trike, a seated three-wheeled e-vehicle added to the city's shared micromobility fleet to better serve people with balance issues and disabilities. Developed with input from disability organizations, the trike prioritizes stability, comfort, and safety over speed, and Denver is serving as a key pilot city before any wider rollout.
   

5. Denver International Airport ranks 18th out of 20 mega airports in traveler satisfaction study (denver7.com) — If you're flying out of Denver International Airport, expect more construction headaches as DIA has slid to 18th out of 20 mega airports in a new satisfaction study. Travelers cite confusing detours and poor signage, while airport leaders say finishing the Great Hall project by next year should ease congestion and better handle growing passenger numbers.
   

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