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'The light is coming': How the World Cup is bringing hope and unity to Bosnians in Utah

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 5:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the U.S. prepares to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Wednesday night, fans of the small Balkan nation see the game as a symbol of hope for a once-broken country.

2 arrested after hanging banner on 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna

Robert Bumsted and Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press  |  Updated July 1 - 4:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" before starting to descend. They have since been arrested.

'Committed to getting better': Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily entered rehab

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Frankie Paul voluntarily checked into a rehab facility at the recommendation of her doctor, and has since checked out, according to a new report.

Have You Seen This? Family of albino deer spotted

Payton Davis, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 3:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spotting one albino deer in the wilderness would seem like a rare occurrence — but what about a family of them?

Man accused of moving dead body arrested

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 3:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

South Salt Lake police have arrested a man for investigation of abuse or desecration of a dead body, but the investigation into the decedent's death continues.

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1 meal, 1 neighborhood, 1 nation: America's Potluck best way to celebrate America's 250th

America250 Utah  |  Posted July 1 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

On July 5, communities across Utah and the nation will participate in America's Potluck, a nationwide gathering that encourages neighbors, friends and families to share a meal together.

Map released for Utah National Guard flyover to celebrate America's 250th

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Updated July 1 - 2:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utahns across the state will get to enjoy a patriotic military display on the Fourth of July as part of Hill Air Force Base's "Freedom 250 Celebration."

Convicted murderer Kouri Richins seeks a new trial

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kouri Richins, convicted of killing her husband in 2022, says the court was biased in favor of the state and is requesting a new trial.

Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump's trip to North Dakota

Julia Demaree Nikhinson and Josh Boak, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 2:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump is taking his maiden voyage on a new Air Force One, a retrofitted Boeing 747 worth $400 million gifted by Qatar.

Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online

Anzar Mehraj, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 1:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sony said on Wednesday it will stop producing physical ​discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution.

New housing coordination division launches in Utah governor's office

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Updated July 1 - 1:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

The governor's office launched Utah's new Division of Housing and Community Development to unify new and existing housing programs under a single banner.

'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.

It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 1:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's capital city added one last record to the rough winter that the state experienced.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding fascinates, flummoxes media

Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The romance between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce played out in public, but the pop icon and NFL star have so far succeeded ​in keeping plans for the wedding itself under wraps.

Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 12:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pineview Reservoir will be significantly drawn down towards the end of this summer as Ogden city prepares to replace part of an aging water pipeline.

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How this new presidential library became the least contentious America 250 celebration

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library deep in the North Dakota Badlands puts his civic and conservation legacy on full display.

Cox: America needs a new generation of electricity

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted July 1 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox has spent his political capital to persuade his constituents that America is on the cusp of a new era of energy production. But it is an opportunity, not a guarantee.

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The taste of summer: Why ice cream is one tradition we'll never outgrow

Dairy West  |  Posted July 1 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Before it becomes rocky road, mint chocolate chip or cookies and cream, every scoop starts the same way: with fresh milk and cream.

Widow of Granite Mountain Hotshot supports families after deadly border wildfire

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The deaths of three wildland firefighters make the anniversary of another fire tragedy even more somber this year.

US and Iran enter technical talks to secure peace deal, shipping restart

Andrew Mills, Ahmed Elimam and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Posted July 1 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha on Wednesday as they seek to agree on the flow of shipping and secure a lasting ceasefire, a source and an Iranian official said.

Los Angeles Lakers acquire Walker Kessler via sign-and-trade with Utah Jazz

Ben Anderson, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 9:48 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is headed to his next team.

Salt Lake Temple ready for seismic activity

Joe Wirthlin, KSL  |  Posted July 1 - 9:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced that the Salt Lake Temple was officially prepared for seismic activity after the removal of base isolator plates.

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote some of the disco group's biggest hits, including "Y.M.C.A." and "Macho Man," has died at age 74.