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Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs and says the public can draw its own conclusions

Collin Binkley and Seung Min Kim, Associated Press  |  Updated May 8 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Pentagon released 162 files Friday, which detail FBI interviews, documents and NASA transcripts and photographs that could reference UFOs.

Renowned political scientist on the state of the world: 'Fraught, volatile, uncertain'

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Updated May 8 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Political scientist Ian Bremmer spoke on geopolitics at the Crossroads of the World summit in Utah on Wednesday, a world he characterized as "so fraught, so volatile and so uncertain."

Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amina Niasse, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy will stock Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill to ​treat type 2 diabetes at its kiosks and offer same-day delivery of the drug.

US expects Iranian response to peace proposal on Friday, fighting flares in Gulf

Idrees Ali and Hatem Maher, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. said it expects an Iranian response to its latest proposal to end the war in the Gulf, even as forces renewed attacks on Friday.

US employers add a surprisingly strong 115,000 jobs in April

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated May 8 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

America's employers delivered a surprising 115,000 new jobs last month despite an economic shock from the Iran war. The unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.

Here's what the IOC says about summer sports at the Winter Games

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Updated May 8 - 8:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

As expected, the International Olympic Committee on Thursday ruled out adding summer sports to the Winter Games — but only for 2030. What does that mean for 2034 in Utah?

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See the wonders of Japan in 2027 with a Utah tour group

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted May 8 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've ever considered visiting Japan, this might be the best year to make that dream a reality. In 2023, Conde Nast Traveler subscribers voted Japan as the "best country in the world."

Madeleine Choir School performs 'Noah's Flood'

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 7:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Madeleine Choir School students are singing, acting and dancing in a challenging production this weekend, a story from the Old Testament as you've never imagined it.

Southern Utah woman, 66, dies after being hit in crosswalk, police say

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated May 8 - 7:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 66-year-old woman has died after being struck in a Hurricane, Washington County, crosswalk on Tuesday, police said.

CBS to sell late-night hours to Byron Allen as Colbert show ends

Juby Babu, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 6:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

CBS said on Monday it was turning its 11:35 p.m. ET ​post-local news time slot into a time buy, selling it to Byron Allen, after the end of Stephen Colbert's late-night program ‌in May.

Advocates call for change on Redwood Road after man hit by car

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted May 8 - 6:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a man and his dog were hit in a crosswalk on Redwood Road, that man and advocates called for improvements at that intersection, as well as the entire Redwood corridor.

National Day of Prayer brings Utahns together for hope and reflection in Provo

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Provo church hosted a National Day of Prayer event, offering song, reflection and hope.

Trial delayed again for Cottonwood Heights woman accused of killing husband

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 10:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Jennifer Gledhill was scheduled for a jury trial in June, but a hearing on Thursday delayed it until December. She is accused of killing her estranged husband.

Lake Powell projected to have worst snowmelt on record; Utah rivers not far behind

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 9:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal hydrologists now project that Lake Powell could receive its worst natural snowmelt inflows since it was established in the 1960s.

Utahns spot another fireball. Experts explain why

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you feel like you're seeing more fireballs in the sky, you're not wrong. Experts on Thursday explained why Utahns are seeing them more often.

March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season

Eddie Pells, Associated Press  |  Updated May 7 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA will expand its March Madness tournaments by eight teams each next season. It will add more early-round games in the first week without altering the overall format.

Salt Lake City mayor explored 2 different tax options before seeking property tax hike

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake City's mayor says she explored two unique options before ultimately introducing a 12.5% tax increase proposal this week. The other options are still on the table.

Police arrest man accused of scamming woman, then mocking her for falling for it

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was arrested Wednesday after police suspect he scammed three women out of thousands of dollars and then mocked at least two of them for falling for it.

US and Iran exchange fire, but Trump says ceasefire still in effect

Idrees Ali, Phil Stewart and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters  |  Posted May 7 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United States and Iran exchanged fire on Thursday in the most serious test yet of a monthlong ​ceasefire, but President Donald Trump sought to downplay the exchange.

Utah, Peruvian officials gather to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 7:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders and representatives from the Peruvian community gathered at the Capitol to mark 200 years of U.S.-Peruvian ties.

New search begins for missing 69-year-old woman in Carbon County

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 7:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new search effort is underway in Carbon County as family members and volunteers continue looking for a 69-year-old Utah woman who has been missing for over three months.

Utah-based tech company Instructure hacked, affecting millions of users globally

Cassidy Wixom and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 6:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Instructure, which operates the online learning platform Canvas used globally, shut down Thursday due to a major cybersecurity breach, affecting potentially millions of students.

Utah Archers honor West Field lacrosse player who 'just wants to be part of a team'

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted May 7 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brady, a 17-year-old lacrosse player who has Down syndrome, will be the Archers' honorary team captain when the Archers host the Denver Outlaws on Saturday.