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Saving Siri: After two years of stumbles, is Apple's AI moment here?

Stephen Nellis, Reuters  |  Updated June 8 - 9:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Apple holds its developer conference at its California headquarters on Monday, the big draw will be a widely expected overhaul to Siri.

Former BYU, NFL greats have their brains examined, results positive

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted June 8 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tom Holmoe and Jim Herrmann participated in a clinical trial testing the effect of infrared light treatment on brain health.

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4 reasons to build a backyard office

Backyard Office Utah  |  Posted June 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you work from home and have a backyard, you have the opportunity to be home, local company Backyard Office Utah is bringing a solution right to your backyard.

7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, sparks tsunami

Jim Gomez and Joeal Calupitan, Associated Press  |  Updated June 8 - 7:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake has rocked the southern Philippines, killing at least 32 people. Most of the deaths occurred in Sarangani province due to a landslide.

BYU student builds AI-powered resale app

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Updated June 8 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Brigham Young University student built and launched an app called ResalePal, designed to help users quickly figure out how much their items are worth and take the guesswork out of pricing.

Judge strikes down Trump policies targeting immigrants from 39 countries

Nate Raymond, Reuters  |  Updated June 8 - 6:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal judge on Friday ruled the Trump administration had adopted unlawful policies for immigrants receiving application decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards and citizenship.

Layton officials may explore alternative sites as dog park debacle continues

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Layton residents bark back at a proposed off-leash dog park; other options may be explored.

Female Navy officers say they fear a career cap after Hegseth cuts women from promotions list

Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press  |  Updated June 7 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several female Navy officers say they see Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's recent intervention in a promotions list as a sign their careers now have a ceiling.

Lindon community supports man after heart transplant

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A yard sale stretching across four front yards in Lindon is drawing shoppers from across Utah Valley. Behind it is a community rallying around one family facing a major medical journey.

Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

Alexander Cornwell, Parisa Hafezi and Bo Erickson, Reuters  |  Updated June 7 - 7:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would tell Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to strike back after Iran fired a salvo of missiles at Israeli targets.

St. George apartment building destroyed in fire

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Updated June 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Multiple households are displaced after an apartment building caught fire in St. George.

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Why collaboration has become Utah's secret economic advantage

Salt Lake Chamber  |  Posted June 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

'My roots are Peruvian': Peruvians in Utah cast ballots in nation's presidential contest

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Peruvians living abroad may vote in the nation's presidential elections, and many in Utah flocked to a polling place in Salt Lake City to cast ballots.

'Not as different as you think': LGBTQ community, allies gather for annual Utah Pride Parade

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 6:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Tens of thousands of LGBTQ community members and their allies gathered for the annual Utah Pride Parade through downtown Salt Lake City.

Rexburg native works to preserve stories of the Teton Dam disaster

Mike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fifty years after the failure of the Teton Dam, Richard Robison is working to preserve as many stories from the disaster as possible, including a deep personal one.

How one undercover operation turned into award-winning archeology

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 4:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two decades ago, a federal sting operation discovered more than 100,000 Indigenous artifacts stolen from public and tribal lands across the Four Corners region of the West.

They vowed to love each other forever. A few hours later, they fell out of the sky

Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN  |  Updated June 7 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The newlyweds' tragedy quickly captured attention across the greater Atlanta area – where so many wanted to pay their respects.

Utah's startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?

Aleigha McDonough, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Entrepreneurship in Utah and across the United States has remained strong in recent years, but the latest statistics show a slight decrease in participation in Utah's collegiate entrepreneurial programs.

Dexcom's glucose monitor use shows benefit in non-insulin diabetic patients in study

Sneha S K, Reuters  |  Posted June 7 - 2:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Medical device maker Dexcom said the use of its continuous glucose monitor, G7, led ​to improved blood sugar control in patients with Type 2 diabetes not using insulin.

Report: Immigrant women 'vital' to Utah's economy, communities despite facing challenges

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 1:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new report from the Utah Women and Leadership Project at Utah State University outlines both the challenges immigrant and refugee women face in Utah, along with "vital" contributions they make to the state's economy and communities.

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How Tij Iginla grew from hometown hero to prospective pro

Brogan Houston, Deseret News  |  Posted June 7 - 12:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

After starring for his hometown team for three seasons, Utah Mammoth prospect Tij Iginla is ready to turn pro.

Majority of Utah law enforcement agencies still not following sexual assault data law

Daniella Rivera, KSL  |  Posted June 7 - 12:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than half of Utah's law enforcement agencies have failed to comply with a state law requiring them to report sexual assault case data for the second consecutive year.

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10 of the most popular Wasatch Front waterfall hikes

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted June 7 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here are 10 popular waterfall hikes along the Wasatch Front to explore this summer, along with a few tips to make the journey easier.