🌱 More Boulder Twitter Workers Quit + Heads Up: Mountain Lion Warning

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• More Boulder Twitter workers bail out from the social media giant.
• CU Boulder provides economic boost to local, regional and national economies.
• Grocery merger plan faces uphill battle as U.S lawmakers question the deal.

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Thursday's weather: Partly sunny and milder. High: 51 Low: 38.

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Here are the top stories today in Boulder:

1. Driver that killed Boulder cyclist pleads guilty. The cyclist was killed in 2021 on Lee Hill Road by George Laws, 70, who pled guilty on Monday to careless driving that resulted the death of Alejandro Acosta, 39. Laws will be sentenced on Dec. 9. (Yahoo!)
2. Thirty-eight more Boulder-based Twitter employees quit. The embattled social media platform continues to shed workers, as its new owner, Elon Musk, makes moves that include cutting more than half of the company's workforce. (9News)
3. Grocery store merger plan faces challenges from U.S. lawmakers. U.S. senators expressed skepticism about the proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons. "Fewer local options mean less competition to keep prices low." (FOX)
4. Winter weather brings wild cats closer into town. As temperatures drop and snow falls, it means increased mountain lion activity. These wild cats have been known to venture into Boulder search of food, which is triggering an official warning to follow the recommendations included in this story to keep your property and family safe. (KDVR)
5. Asteroid mining company selects Colorado for its new HQ. The Netherlands based company, Karman+, has selected Denver for relocation of its headquarters. The company plans to mine near-earth asteroids for mineral resources. Karman+ will bring 150 employees to the Denver area. (Colorado)

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Today in Boulder:

• Skillful Talent 101 & 102: Boulder Chamber. (10 a.m.)
• New Vista Parent Speaker Series: New Vista High School. (6:30 p.m.)

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From my notebook:

• Boulder Medical Center physicians recognized. Five BMC doctors have been named as 2022 Top Docs in Boulder Valley and Northern Colorado by BizWest Magazine. (Boulder Medical Center)
• Boulder County's Office of Sustainability, Climate Action & Resilience is developing a new climate policy group and is currently seeking applicants. Participants will engage on climate justice and policy issues. (BOCO)
• I forgot the link yesterday for this story: Avian flu outbreak has killed more than 4.7 million birds in Colorado. The avian flu is contagious and has a near 100 percent mortality rate in poultry. In some instances, entire flocks have been euthanized when it's discovered. (CBS)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! I'll catch up with you bright and early on Friday morning with your next update. — Brad K. Evans

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