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Almost all coral reef ecosystems face risk of collapse in 50 years, study warns

Michael Casey, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The world's coral reef ecosystems almost all face a high risk of collapse in the next 50 years, mostly due to warming oceans and heat waves, according to a global assessment released Thursday.

Utah now the top team in Big 12 as BYU falls in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 12:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a wild weekend of college football, the sport delivered for a second straight week as seven teams ranked in the Associated Press Top 25 poll lost over the weekend.

Second oldest congregation in Utah continues to serve Salt Lake City

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

The First Congregational Church is the first church outside The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to be founded in Utah. More than a century later, the congregation still thrives.

Man dies after being shot by police outside of West Valley City hotel, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 12:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man died on Sunday after being shot by a police officer outside of a hotel in West Valley City, police say.

Brazil votes in a tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with US influence over Latin America at stake

ElÉonore Hughes, Mauricio Savarese and Anna-catherine Brigida, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 11:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brazilians are choosing between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro in a polarizing presidential election. The vote will determine if the U.S. expands its influence in the region.

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This unique ice cream shop just had its busiest opening yet. Can you guess where?

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 11:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The ice cream chain recently opened its first shop in Utah to the 'busiest' crowd at an opening in 'company history.'

A First Nation community in Canada is using a data center to preserve its heritage

Kelvin Chan, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have passed down their traditions and culture through oral storytelling. Now, a Canadian Indigenous community is using a data center to help preserve its heritage.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: UCLA, Utah make their move after another upset-laden weekend

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

How do you follow up a chaotic weekend of college football? Do it again for another week, obviously!

Trump announces Audi will build $4B factory in Georgia

Bo Erickson and David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that Audi plans to build a $4 billion assembly plant in Georgia ​that will produce 200,000 SUVs annually.

Patrick Kinahan: Utah silences critics by finally beating ranked team

Patrick Kinahan, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a prolonged series of quizzes, which each produced sufficient results, Utah's football team finally faced a recognizable test.

In Europe, budget airlines thrive. Why not the US?

Alexandra Skores, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 8:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

The low-cost carrier model, which works well in Europe, has struggled to succeed in the U.S.

Pope's lung cancer is a reminder that nonsmokers can be at risk. What to know

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 8:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis and surgery are good reminders that even those who never smoked can get lung cancer, too.

5 takeaways: Devon Dampier takes charge as Utah answers the doubt against Houston

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 2:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's offense came to life when Devon Dampier became more decisive, taking the running lanes Houston offered and connecting those gains with timely throws.

No. 10 Utah erases first-half lull in comeback win over No. 14 Houston

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 1:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Houston didn't account for Jackson Bennee.

Utah Mammoth complete comeback over Tampa Bay Lightning as Dmitri Simashev scores twice

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 12:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Despite trailing by two goals in the second period, the Utah Mammoth pulled off an epic comeback on home ice to defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning in overtime.

Salt Lake City International Airport celebrates end of construction

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The final piece of Concourse B at Salt Lake City International Airport will open in a few days, but Saturday was about celebrating the project itself.

Salt Lake City Christmas tradition ends after 30 years as owner faces health challenges

VideoGarna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 10:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Forrest Nunley, the man behind a beloved Christmas house tradition in the Salt Lake Valley, is turning off the lights for good.

New maps reveal who could see more snow during this year's super El Niño

Tyler Ory and Sam Hart, CNN  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 10:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

This year's potentially record-setting El Niño is expected to shape winter weather and snowfall across the U.S. A new CNN Weather analysis offers clues as to what to expect this season.

Boil order lifted in Cedar City

Alex Tumalip, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 10:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A boil order for Cedar City was lifted on Saturday night after new tests for E. coli contamination came back negative.

Friends remember Park City pilot Ryan Cutter

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 9:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Friends and colleagues gathered Saturday to remember Ryan Cutter, a 46-year-old Park City helicopter pilot who died while fighting a wildfire in California.

Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites; attacks reported in Aden

Yasmine Ghania, Eman Abouhassira, Ahmed Tolba and Enas Alashery, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 24 - 8:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yemen's Iran-allied Houthis said they launched attacks on Saudi oil facilities and airports on Saturday, and the Saudi-led coalition fighting the group ​said it downed two missiles.

Takeaways from No. 2 BYU's double overtime loss at UCF

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

BYU football was near the top of the polls this week, and it was short-lived as the Cougars lost in double overtime at UCF.

'We need help': Homeless cleanup nonprofit furloughs employees, faces full shutdown

Katie McKellar, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 24 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime Utah social enterprise nonprofit has furloughed almost all of its staff — and it's days away from shutting down completely if it doesn't get cash by the end of the month.