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Blanche says Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund to compensate president's allies

Eric Tucker And Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press  |  Posted June 2 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the president after widespread backlash.

US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty

Lucia Mutikani, Reuters  |  Updated June 2 - 2:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from the ​Iran war.

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Can this Arizona senator make Democrats manly again?

Ethan Bauer, Deseret News  |  Posted June 2 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Arizona senator wants to win over working-class men. Will his approach help Democrats reconnect with disillusioned voters, or become their latest dead end?

Rubio: US has not offered Iran sanctions relief to reopen strait

Patricia Zengerle, Simon Lewis and Doina Chiacu, Reuters  |  Updated June 2 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

27 apply for vacant Salt Lake City Council seat, including one of its previous holders

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 1:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than two dozen people applied to fill a vacant Salt Lake City Council seat that represents the core of the city, including downtown.

UN urges the world to ready for extreme heat risk from El Niño

Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters  |  Updated June 2 - 12:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The United Nations weather agency forecast on Tuesday a moderate or possibly a strong El Nino that could drive up ​global temperatures and increase the risk of extreme weather over the coming months.

New temporary venue emerges from rubble of old downtown Salt Lake theater

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The lot where the old Utah Pantages Theater once stood is now home to an event bringing more art and food to downtown Salt Lake City every Thursday and Friday this summer.

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Navigating uncertainty: Expert insights into Salt Lake City's 2026 summer homes market

The Stern Team  |  Posted June 2 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Heading into the busy summer season, here's why working with an experienced real estate team can give you a meaningful advantage.

How a teen with dyslexia found her voice at author Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel convention

Mindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Recently, a Utah teen with dyslexia had the opportunity to meet Brandon Sanderson and share her own story at his Dragonsteel convention.

Lien trap: Lehi couple says dispute with roofer leads to construction lien on home

Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 10:45 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Thomases say they've paid-in-full for their roof but cannot get a lien lifted. The roofing company the couple hired and paid is called RoofTek.

Cedar City parents speak out after teen daughter's killing

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Cedar City couple is sharing their story — a story of grief, disbelief and the long road through the criminal justice process.

These are the Real Salt Lake, Utah Royals players called up during international break

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's reliable center back Kate Del Fava was one of seven Royals players called up for international duty during the month-long international break.

Race against time for 2 trapped in Laos cave as rescuers search for new ways in

Rebecca Wright, Kocha Olarn, Angie Puranasamriddhi, June Jeong, Laura Sharman and Sana Noor Haq, CNN  |  Updated June 2 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rescuers in Laos are racing against time to find two men trapped in a flooded cave network for almost two weeks, with efforts turning to a search of dense jungle to find another way in.

Trump appoints ally and FHFA chief Pulte as acting US intelligence director

Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Updated June 2 - 8:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump appointed federal housing ​regulator Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday, elevating a political loyalist without ‌national security experience.

Utah's closed fire season arrives as above-normal fire risk rises statewide

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's closed fire season began on Monday, as most of the state now faces above-normal fire potential.

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New guide reveals a retirement planning mistake that often costs Utah retirees six figures

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted June 2 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

After fire sparks setback for Sandy Crown Burgers, loyal customer steps up to help

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fundraiser has been started to help owners with costs associated with damages after the Sandy location of Crown Burger caught fire last Thursday.

Police investigate Iowa man suspected of shooting 6 of his relatives and then himself

The Associated Press  |  Updated June 2 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Authorities in Iowa are investigating the fatal shootings of six people who they believe were killed by a relative who took his own life when confronted by police Monday.

Audience member steps in to rescue 'La La Land' concert after keyboard player falls ill

Jack Guy, CNN  |  Updated June 2 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 21-year-old university student stepped in to play piano during a performance of "La La Land in Concert" in Australia on Saturday, saving the show after the original pianist was taken ill.

Grown safe haven baby shares story as Utah law commemorates 25 years

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted June 2 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

It has now been 25 years since Utah became one of the first states to allow women to legally, anonymously give up custody of a baby. One of those first babies and his mom share their story.

Wildly popular Magnolia Bakery arrives in Utah with major debut

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted June 1 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The wildly popular New York City establishment Magnolia Bakery made its big debut in Holladay this week to a large crowd and a long line.

BYU's Kihei Akina caps standout freshman season in top 10 at NCAA Championship

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 1 - 10:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kihei Akina's freshman campaign with the BYU men's golf team finished with quite the bang Monday.

Body of missing man recovered at Willard Bay reservoir

Logan Stefanich and Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Updated June 1 - 10:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

The search for a missing jet skier came to an end Monday evening after the 27-year-old man's body was recovered at Willard Bay Reservoir.