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Scientists unlock the secret behind the Venus flytrap's snap

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 8:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have now found the physical mechanism behind the snapping action of the Venus flytrap.

House passes bill cracking down on 'ghost students' stealing financial aid

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted June 11 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

The House passed a bill led by Utah Rep. Burgess Owens looking to crack down on so-called "ghost students," by a bipartisan vote on Thursday.

Riding an e-vehicle at Dimple Dell Park? Sandy wants you to know the rules

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sandy is cracking down on illegal e-motorcycle riding at one of Salt Lake County's more popular trails and trying to clear up confusion amid a new age of travel.

Steps homeowners should take to help avoid contractor trouble

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah regulators have received more than 1,200 complaints involving contractors this fiscal year, so far. Here are steps homeowners should take now to avoid contractor trouble later.

FDA grants emergency approval for over-the-counter drug to treat screwworm in pets

Reuters  |  Posted June 11 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the emergency ​use of a generic over-the-counter tablet to treat infestations caused by the New World screwworm in dogs and cats.

Submissions open for Draper's annual Art in the Barn showcase

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artists are encouraged to apply for Draper's Art in the Barn art show and sale; submission are open through June 15.

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Buy and sell with confidence with ratings and reviews on KSL Classifieds

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

When you're looking to buy and sell online, you need to know who's trustworthy. That's why KSL Classifieds is constantly working to make our online marketplace safer and more transparent.

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

Tim Sullivan and Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press  |  Updated June 11 - 4:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Vance Boelter, who assassinated the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband, has pleaded guilty so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

'My heart is broken': Friends remember Utah woman killed in murder-suicide

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 4:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friends are remembering 19-year-old Norah Nelson, a Utah woman who was killed in a murder-suicide in Cottonwood Heights on May 30.

Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms

David Morgan and Jonathan Landay, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congress on Thursday rejected a short-term extension of foreign surveillance powers sought by President Donald Trump over his selection of Bill Pulte as the top spy chief.

Have You Seen This? Utah's Big Boy takes over the East Coast for the first time

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big Boy No. 4014, which has Utah ties, is making East Coast rounds for the first time, leading to some incredible photos and videos.

Trump says US, Iran could sign peace deal as soon as this weekend

Humeyra Pamuk, Parisa Hafezi and Susan Heavey, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 3:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon ​as this weekend that would reopen shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

'High-profile project': 900,000-square-foot industrial park breaks ground in Payson

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An expansive, state-of-the-art industrial park dubbed Payson Central Tech is coming to Utah County after developers broke ground on the site Thursday.

Idaho sets animal entry requirements following New World screwworm detection

EastIdahoNews.com staff  |  Posted June 11 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Idaho State Department of Agriculture has announced new entry requirements for animals entering Idaho following recent detections of New World screwworm in Texas and New Mexico.

Zion's iconic Angels Landing set to reopen after unexpected repairs

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 1:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of Utah's most iconic hikes is expected to reopen before this weekend after a safety issue led to its abrupt closure on Wednesday.

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press  |  Updated June 11 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates, but some experts argue that soft skills such as empathy and ethical decision-making help employees become indispensable.

Tooele County man with history of arson arrested again after new fires started

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who served prison time for starting a fire in Tooele County in 2014 that forced evacuations of nearby homes has been arrested again.

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These aren't Tom Cruise's Ray-Bans. They're George Orwell's

Jennifer Graham, Deseret News   |  Posted June 11 - 12:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Do we have to live with the assumption that every thing we say and do is recorded?

How extreme heat affects heart health

Simone Seikaly, KSL   |  Posted June 11 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Summer heat can be dangerous, especially for people living with heart conditions. A CommonSpirit expert breaks down why high temperatures can put extra strain on the heart.

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Managed parking in Ogden begins this month: Here's what you should know

Ogden City  |  Posted June 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

On June 22, the trial period for Ogden's new parking system will end and full implementation, including enforcement, will begin.

World Cup what to know: Mexico kicks off a supersized, 48-team tournament

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated June 11 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

After years of preparation, a supersized World Cup has finally arrived. This year's tournament is hosted by the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Once an Arab oil embargo victim, US becomes world's top oil exporter

Arathy Somasekhar, Reuters  |  Updated June 11 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The United States has become the world's largest oil exporter, upending a decades-old order long dominated by Saudi Arabia and Russia.

Motorcyclist accused of going 161 mph and popping wheelie in front of troopers, pleads guilty

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 11 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say has a history of traveling over 150 mph and posting helmet-cam videos on social media has pleaded guilty in two cases.