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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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.