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Raiders select quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first pick in the NFL draft

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 6:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fernando Mendoza's journey from overlooked two-star recruit to the top of the NFL draft is complete after the Las Vegas Raiders took him with the first pick on Thursday night.

Taylor Frankie Paul won't return to 'The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives' as production resumes

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

"The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" Season 5 will resume production without Taylor Frankie Paul following an investigation into an alleged domestic abuse incident involving her former boyfriend.

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Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz

Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 6:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the military to target small Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing an extension of the Lebanon ceasefire.

DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less dangerous drug

Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Department ​of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and ‌state-licensed marijuana as a ⁠less dangerous drug, ​U.S. Acting ⁠Attorney General ‌Todd Blanche ‌said on Thursday.

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Simple tips for redoing your yard without breaking the bank

Kathleen Clove, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 4:53 p.m.  |  Save Story

Is your yard the most boring on the block? Not anymore. Use our affordable yard makeover tips to improve your curb appeal — and maybe make your house the envy of the neighborhood.

Judge orders former BYU football player Parker Kingston to stand trial for rape

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 4:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judge on Thursday ordered Parker Kingston, a 22-year-old former BYU wide receiver, to stand trial for rape following a preliminary hearing.

Utah man accused of torturing, abusing 2 young kids

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 4:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Blanding man is accused of making two young children practice kicking and punching each other and putting them in cold showers when they cried.

Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

Matt O'brien and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.

Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.

2 brothers charged in connection with Salt Lake phone store robbery

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two brothers are facing felony charges in connection with the armed robbery of an AT&T store in February.

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most-streamed artists list

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning.

Another Western city has entered the MLB expansion chat

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another Western city is joining a crowded field of cities vying for an MLB expansion team, although it's unclear if that affects Utah's chances.

Utah man charged with illegally hunting bobcats

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A central Utah man with a history of poaching-related convictions has been charged with illegally hunting bobcats.

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What Messi means to fans like me

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

I grew up idolizing Messi and have seen him compete in Argentina. Here's what it was like watching him play in my hometown.

Several women accuse Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez of misconduct

Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 12:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some who have worked alongside Utah congressional candidate Eva Lopez Chavez say they have been harassed or assaulted by her. Lopez denies any wrongdoing.

EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

Lorne Cook, Justin Spike And Karel Janicek, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.

BYU professor charged with sending sexually explicit material to 'teen girl'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU professor has been placed on leave after being charged with enticing a minor and accused of sending sexually explicit messages and pictures to a purported 17-year-old girl.

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders' stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.

Annual Draper showcase empowers Salt Lake Valley student artists

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Draper Visual Arts Foundation's annual art scholar competition showcases the talents of high school seniors in a weeklong exhibit.

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes it official and declares for 2026 NBA draft

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa is officially on his way to the NBA.

What Utah put in 'America's Time Capsule' for country's 250th birthday

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is planning to send a slice of its history to be included in a U.S. time capsule that won't be opened until 250 years from now.

Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said ​on Wednesday, in another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon.

Why are sailors being asked to hide their social media footprint?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Electronic communication propaganda, used to demoralize or exploit the enemy, is apparently taking form during the Iran war, and defensive tactics, say military leaders, should be taken.