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NASA reveals Artemis III crew that will take the next big step on its journey back to the moon
Jackie Wattles, CNN | Updated June 9 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
NASA on Tuesday revealed the four astronauts who will join the next Artemis mission — a key, two-week flight that will aim to test out various technologies.
US Social Security trust fund set for 2032 insolvency, report finds
Reuters | Posted June 9 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Social Security trust fund relied on by millions of American retirees will run out of money in late 2032 - earlier than previously forecast.
Rancher offers reward as Utah County deputies work to solve cattle theft
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 9 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sheriff's deputies on Monday said they were hoping to get to the bottom of a cattle theft that took place on land near the Goshen Bay and White Lake area.
FDA expands sunscreen options with first new ingredient since 1990s
Reuters | Posted June 9 - 10:14 a.m. | Save Story
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday said it added bemotrizinol to its list of permitted active ingredients, marking the first new UV filter to be cleared for over-the-counter sunscreens since the late 1990s.
Stellantis tells owners of 1.3 million Jeeps to park outside over fire concerns
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated June 9 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Stellantis is recalling more than 1.3 million Jeep SUVs and trucks worldwide over fire concerns and is urging owners to park outside and away from structures or other vehicles until a fix is completed.
Fruit Highway opens without Utah peaches
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted June 9 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
During what would normally be a very busy time at his farm, Steve Pettingill is having to cut back his workforce. In 70 acres of peach trees, he will have no peaches to harvest this season, thanks to a freeze in late May.
A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Jeffrey Collins, Associated Press | Posted June 8 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Three more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside the main cluster in Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a resurgent pest that could devastate the nation's cattle industry.
16 Utah locales opt to take part in program meant to bolster renewable energy use
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 8 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sixteen Utah cities and counties have opted to take part in a program to bolster renewable energy use while three others opted not to participate.
Apple bets on overdue Siri fix to close AI gap
Stephen Nellis, Kenrick Cai, Deborah Mary Sophia and Harshita Mary Varghese, Reuters | Updated June 8 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Apple on Monday rolled out a long-delayed overhaul of Siri, betting the upgraded assistant can help close the gap with Big Tech rivals and new-age startups in the crucial AI race.
Utah's startup culture is thriving. So why are some college programs showing decline?
Aleigha Marie 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.
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.
Iron County Planning Commission approves conditional use permit for Antelope Data Campus
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted June 7 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
The Iron County Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for the Antelope Data Campus Thursday. The development is proposed by Pronghorn Development LLC, and is set to be built on 640 acres, 8 miles west of Cedar City.
Fuel prices are shaping summer plans as US boaters get ready to hit the water
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted June 6 - 6:40 p.m. | Save Story
Recreational boaters, like motorists, are feeling a pinch from the Iran war, even with U.S. gas prices coming down in recent weeks.
Tech meets travel with this new Utah-based startup
Emily Walker, Deseret News | Posted June 6 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
Innovation is adding convenience to many parts of daily life. In Salt Lake City, travel is becoming one of them, and Bringit is one of the companies seeking to create said convenience.
Utah officials 'a little bit concerned' after screwworm found in US for first time in decades
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted June 6 - 2:02 p.m. | Save Story
Utah agricultural officials say they're closely monitoring the U.S. screwworm situation after the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed an infestation of the parasite with flesh-eating larvae in Texas.
What it takes to keep 'The World's Most Famous Arena' secure during NBA Finals
Mark Morales, CNN | Updated June 6 - 8:49 a.m. | Save Story
Law enforcement officials in New York are ramping up security with the NBA Finals coming to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1999.
Second lawsuit takes aim at Box Elder County data center project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted June 5 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
A second lawsuit has been filed in Salt Lake County targeting the controversial Box Elder County data center project, already focus of legal action in Box Elder County.
Celebrate National Doughnut Day with these sweet deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 5 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
From Dunkin' to Sidecar Doughnuts, Pinkbox and Crumbl, here are the deals you "donut" want to miss.
