7.6 billion people, no band contests and journalism sustainability | From the Newsroom

Colorado Parks and Wildlife on Friday searched for a bear that slashed a woman in Manitou Springs Thursday night.

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7.6 BILLION people live in the world and that number goes up every second. Today, July 11, is World Population Day, which the United Nations said seeks to focus attention on the urgency and importance of population issues. The Governing Council of the United Nations Development Program established the event in 1989. Wondering how America's population compares to the world, check out this population clock. WICK COMMUNICATIONS, MDP's parent company, backs Local Journalism Sustainability Act, which would offer tax credits to support subscribers, advertisers and journalists, and rose up out of the fragile situation the industry has been in, aggravated by the COVID-19 pandemic. THERE'S NO MUSIC after the CBA canceled marching band competitions and events for the 2020 season. But, local teachers are taking this situation as an opportunity to get creative. While CBA events are canceled, there is still a possibility for marching bands to perform in community showcase events and sports halftimes.   INVEST IN YOUR LOCAL JOURNALISM Just $1.99 per week - Become a member of your community today.

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