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Princess power: 'Tuacahn's Tiara Takeover' breaks world record, official says

Bridger Palmer, St. George News  |  Posted June 3 - 4:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds gathered in southern Utah in hopes of breaking the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as princesses during "Tuacahn's Tiara Takeover" on Saturday.

Have You Seen This? Volcanic eruption in Iceland causes lava to shoot into the sky

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted June 3 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A volcano in southwestern Iceland has been erupting since Wednesday, threatening the coastal town of Grindavik and causing the evacuation of the popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.

Spotify raises prices of its premium plans

Reuters  |  Posted June 3 - 3:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Spotify raised prices for its premium plans on Monday, the latest step by the Swedish music-streaming service in its push to increase margins.

California man accused of threatening bus driver, passengers in Provo

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 3 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Criminal charges have been filed against a Los Angeles man who police say threatened a UTA bus driver and passengers in Provo.

Minn. fraud trial juror reports getting bag of $120K and promise of more if she'll acquit

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A juror was dismissed from a multimillion-dollar pandemic fraud trial in Minneapolis on Monday after reporting that a woman dropped a bag of $120,000 cash at her home over the weekend.

New York Stock Exchange says bizarre glitch has been resolved

Matt Egan, CNN  |  Updated June 3 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

The New York Stock Exchange is investigating a technical issue on Monday as Berkshire Hathaway and dozens of other stocks were halted.

Man charged in Sandy purse snatching and shooting investigation

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated June 3 - 1:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

Prosecutors on Monday charged one of three people suspected of stealing a teen girl's purse and then firing nearly a dozen rounds at the girl and her boyfriend when they tried to follow them.

1 person, 2 cows killed in Cache County semitruck collision

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated June 3 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person and two cows were killed Friday morning when a car crashed into a semitruck hauling cattle in Cache County.

Motorcyclist killed Sunday in crash in Provo Canyon

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 3 - 12:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on U.S. 189 near Deer Creek Reservoir on Sunday afternoon, troopers said.

Woman used can to beat roommate to death in Sandy, charges say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 3 - 12:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman found dead at a Sandy homeless shelter suffered blunt force trauma to her head. A roommate has been charged with murder and accused of beating her with a can.

Utah NHL brand revealed? Applications for trademarks filed for logos

Ryan Miller, KSL.com  |  Posted June 3 - 12:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

The branding for Utah's NHL team may be coming into focus. At least the branding for its inaugural season.

Salt Lake woman pleads guilty in murder-for-hire scheme

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted June 3 - 11:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah woman accused in federal court of trying to hire a hit man on the dark web has pleaded guilty.

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Low cost MRI for $399 doesn't require a doctor's order and without insurance

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted June 3 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Getting an MRI can be costly and take weeks to get after visiting a doctor. One walk-in MRI clinic is hoping to disrupt this tedious process.

Prospective jurors in Hunter Biden's firearms case questioned on gun rights, addiction

Randall Chase, Claudia Lauer, Michael Kunzelman and Colleen Long, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 11:11 a.m.  |  Save Story

A federal gun case against President Joe Biden's son Hunter opened Monday with jury selection, following the collapse of a plea deal that would have avoided the spectacle of a trial so close the 2024 election.

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The gift President Russell M. Nelson wants for his 100th birthday

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 11:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

"I have no need of physical gifts," says the prophet-leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Instead, he suggested one built around love and service.

Utah sues TikTok, saying it operates as 'virtual strip club,' exploits children

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Posted June 3 - 11:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has filed a second lawsuit against TikTok, alleging that the platform knowingly "operates in part like a virtual strip club" and allows for the sexual exploitation of young users.

Fauci testifies publicly before House panel on COVID origins, controversies

Lauran Neergaard, Associated Press  |  Updated June 3 - 10:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dr. Anthony Fauci is facing heated questioning from Republican lawmakers about the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The top U.S. infectious disease expert until 2022, Fauci was grilled by the House panel behind closed doors in January.

Utah Rep. John Curtis seeks to quell salinity in Colorado River

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 10:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Salinity in the Colorado River is a huge problem and threatens the water supply for 40 million people and 5 million acres of farmland. Rep. John Curtis introduced a bill to address the issue.

Utah public charter school that has welcomed students the world over celebrates its 10th anniversary

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted June 3 - 8:58 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah International Charter School in Salt Lake City is open to all Utah students, but its student body is largely comprised of refugees and other new Americans.