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UN halts escort of ships through Hormuz after vessel comes under attack

Jonathan Saul, Gram Slattery and Tala Ramadan, Reuters  |  Updated June 25 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.N. International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about ​whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold.

BYU adds another top-25 Directors' Cup finish, tops among Big 12

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars finished ranked No. 25 in the final Learfield Directors' Cup standings for Division I schools, the third top-25 finish in the past six seasons and the first time BYU has finished in the top 25 in back-to-back seasons since 2001 and 2002.

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Trade gridlock for wide open spaces: Discover the charm of Heber City living

The Crossings by Fieldstone Homes  |  Posted June 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Heber City offers a refreshing escape and it's just a short drive from Provo.

The free 20-minute check that could change how you drive

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Most of us buckle up and hit the road without a second thought. But are you actually fit for your car? There's a free program helping Utah drivers find out, and the answers might surprise you.

Former Utah senator, Osmond family member bringing juice, smoothie chain to Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fast-growing açai bowl, juice and smoothie chain Juice It Up this week announced plans to open its first location in the Beehive State, backed by a franchisee with a name that's likely familiar to most Utahns.

Family mourns loss of Beaver Mountain cabin burned in Cottonwood Fire

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

For Evan Stapley, Beaver Mountain was more than a place to escape — it was where his family built memories. And now the Cottonwood Fire has taken that away.

Apple is hiking the prices of MacBooks and iPads due to the memory chip shortage

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated June 25 - 5:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Apple has hiked prices on some of its most popular products, including the MacBook and iPad, because of the rising costs of memory and storage chips sparked by the AI boom.

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How a Utah DIYer built a backyard office with KSL Classifieds finds

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Consistency and patience paid off for a Bountiful man who found deals on materials, furniture and some wild taxidermy on KSL Classifieds.

Tremonton man specifically targeted police during deadly 'rampage,' prosecutors argue

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

State prosecutors concluded their arguments Thursday, saying there is "more than enough evidence" to order a Tremonton man to stand trial for the deaths of two police officers during a "rampage" last August.

House Speaker Johnson tries to patch things up between Trump and Congress

Nolan D. McCaskill and Steve Holland, Reuters  |  Updated June 25 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson was due to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday in hopes of defusing a standoff with Congress.

Have You Seen This? Dog didn't realize how cold the ocean is

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A dog was shocked at how cold the ocean is after running into the waves for the first time.

Utah consumer sentiment falls, state economy 'increasingly subdued' amid international unrest

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 3:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a few months of treading water, economic fallout tied to the war in Iran is starting to set in across the Beehive State.

Prosecutors to drop Harvey Weinstein's unresolved rape charge; other convictions stand

Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated June 25 - 2:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York prosecutors said Thursday they'll drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein, instead of trying the former movie mogul for a fourth time in the #MeToo-era case.

Utah mountain bike coach accused of embezzling non-profit's funds

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 2:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

The head of a non-profit cycling club in Utah County, and coach of a mountain biking team, is accused of illegally taking money to pay for rent and groceries.

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end legal protections for Haitians, Syrians

Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press  |  Updated June 25 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants from Haiti and Syria, exposing hundreds of thousands more people to potential deportation.

Campfires banned at 2 Utah national forests amid uptick of human-caused wildfires

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service is temporarily banning campfires on land it manages in central and southwest Utah, as fire activity has swelled over the past week.

Venezuelans search rubble for survivors after 2 strong quakes kill at least 188

Juan Pablo Arraez, Regina Garcia Cano and Megan Janetsky, Associated Press  |  Updated June 25 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Venezuelans searched for survivors beneath collapsed buildings and rescue teams raced to the areas hardest hit by earthquakes that have killed at least 188 and trapping over 200.

New York surged left. Utah chose the center. What does it mean for Democrats?

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted June 25 - 12:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Many people are viewing Tuesday night's elections as a win for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, but experts disagree on whether democratic socialism is reshaping the party.

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New poll: How do Utahns feel about Box Elder data center

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News   |  Posted June 25 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Republican voters sent a stunning rebuke to state leaders overseeing the Box Elder County data center on Tuesday, as a new poll finds favorability of the project has continued to slide.

PCE inflation measure tops 4.0% in May; consumer spending strong

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Posted June 25 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Inflation increased further in May, breaking above 4.0% for the first time since 2023 as the Middle East conflict ​boosted energy prices, though consumer spending remained strong.

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Dairy over the decades: What's changed and what's stayed the same

Dairy West  |  Posted June 25 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Today's dairy case reflects changing diets, preferences and consumer needs — all while delivering the nutrition, flavor and quality people have trusted for generations.

Review: Surprisingly, I actually kind of cared about 'Supergirl'

John Clyde for KSL  |  Posted June 25 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Somewhere underneath "Supergirl's" uneven humor, bizarre alien detours and occasionally exhausting attempts to be quirky is a character I actually wanted to spend time with.

US to create genomic and cellular 'BioVault' for endangered species

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted June 25 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A biotech company and a U.S. government agency announced on Thursday a plan to create an archive of living cells and genomic material for endangered species.