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Ireland changed its approach to business to keep its children home

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the members of a Utah trade mission make their way across Ireland, their Irish hosts have lined up to welcome them with their lovely, lilting accents and friendly, open way.

'You Can See Everything' surges with $19.5M at box office; 'Clayface' takes No. 1

Jake Coyle, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 9:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

The biggest success story in theaters this week was A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.

Poll data reveals widening divide over Israel that could reshape Senate control

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 9:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S.-Israel relationship became a top issue in some party primaries earlier this year. Now it could decide Senate control as Michigan voters face a stark choice.

Bolsonaro calls for Brazil election results to be 'annulled' after loss to Lula

ElÉonore Hughes, Mauricio Savarese and Anna-catherine Brigida, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, was reelected Sunday in a result that provides relief to critics of widening U.S. influence in Latin America.

Astronomers say van Gogh's 'The Starry Night' may have been inspired by real night sky

Amarachi Orie, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 7:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

For more than a century, Vincent van Gogh's "The Starry Night" was believed to have been the result of imagination, but scientists believe they have identified the actual night sky depicted.

Jazz take Lakers to the wire, Doncic's 52 seals Utah's fate

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz stormed out of the gates and stayed in the game until the final minutes, but ultimately fell to the Los Angeles Lakers at home on Sunday.

Are Utah's public colleges edging closer to the expected 'demographic cliff?'

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Higher education analysts have warned that Utah is approaching a "demographic cliff" because of anticipated declines in college-age residents in the coming years.

When will there be a flying car in your garage? Not anytime soon.

Chris Isidore, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 6:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

People have been wishing for flying cars since the earliest days of flight and automobiles. Does Tesla's demonstration earlier this month of a "flying" version of its new Roadster mean we're close?

Thousands attend USU's annual pumpkin toss competition

Sarah Earnshaw and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Around 5,000 people watched as students worked with trebuchets to throw pumpkins during Utah State University's annual pumpkin toss competition on Saturday.

Thousands gather for Dragonsteel's first in-person Light Day Market

Sarah Earnshaw, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 5:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Thousands of people gathered together on Saturday at Dragonsteel's headquarters in Pleasant Grove for its first in-person Light Day Market.

Some US transit systems weigh whether to run trains without a human at the controls

Jeff Mcmurray, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 5:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

As automated vehicles such as robotaxis become more common on American streets, transit systems are debating whether to go driverless as well.

For Dallas Jenkins, the end of 'The Chosen' brings relief and gratitude

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 4:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

After 527 days of filming, Dallas Jenkins felt a weighty pressure lift when "The Chosen" wrapped production in late September.

How to catch the Hunter's Moon this weekend — and maybe Saturn, too

Dharma Niles, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

October's full moon will grace the sky this weekend — and those with a keen eye may also catch a glimpse of Saturn.

Utah business, government leaders deepen connections in Ireland

Suzanne Bates, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 3:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox met with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin on Wednesday amid a trade mission organized by World Trade Center Utah.

Venezuela's opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile

Regina Garcia Cano, Ariana Cubillos and DÁnica Coto, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado has reappeared in Venezuela for the first time since December. She announced her return on social media, saying, "I am here. With you."

Stick it to them: Before social media, bumper stickers were the Twitter of the roads

Cara Anna, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 3:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Before we had social media, Americans used bumper stickers to share their strongest and strangest views with people who didn't necessarily care.

International Pez Museum of Erda celebrates 30 years of collecting

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 25 - 2:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

The International Pez Museum of Erda is a little-known attraction that the owner rarely advertises. However, he is always happy to share his collection with interested visitors.

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.

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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.'

For retirees, picking up a hobby could be the best thing for your mental health

VideoTamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 25 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A group of southern Utah musicians in their 70s and 80s say a hobby didn't just fill their calendar; it gave them purpose.