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A new app is bringing Vine back, with a very 2026 twist

Clare Duffy, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 1:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millennials, rejoice … the beloved video app Vine is being resurrected.

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The reason why most people unknowingly overpay their taxes in retirement

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Most people don't overpay their taxes because they saved too much money," Ryan says. "They overpay taxes because nobody ever taught them how to withdraw their money in retirement."

Trump caps summer of US 250th birthday with auto race through Washington

Jacob Bogage, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 11:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump will cap celebrations of the U.S. 250th anniversary with a first-of-its-kind auto race through the streets of Washington, closing a summer ​of sports and spectacle as drivers speed past the capital's iconic landmarks.

Buc-ee's chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo

Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 10:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A lip-licking alligator, a smiling moose and a hat-wearing bear are among the many cartoon animals to have found themselves in the crosshairs of Buc-ee's, the popular Texas convenience store chain that has a penchant for protecting its buck-toothed beaver.

The Full Circle Boys danced with Derek Hough. Now they're taking the stage at 'Dancing Under the Stars'

Margaret Darby, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 21st annual "Dancing Under the Stars" showcase will bring Utah performers to the SCERA stage this weekend, continuing a summer tradition that has nurtured generations of performers.

US Postal Service issues rules to tighten mail-in voting if court gives OK

David Shepardson, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Postal Service published a final rule late on Friday to tighten requirements for ​mail-in voting ahead of the November congressional elections, despite a court order blocking the changes from taking effect.

Brush fire in Nevada grows to over 10,500 acres

Gnaneshwar ‌Rajan and Sathvi ⁠G ​Bhat, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

A fast-moving brush fire on ​a hillside in Northern Nevada, just outside Reno, has grown ‌to over 10,500 acres as of Saturday ⁠evening.

The world's largest drinking chocolate library is coming to Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Knoops Chocolate, a drinking chocolate restaurant with 30 locations in the U.K. and Europe, opened its first store in the U.S. on Saturday in Salt Lake City.

Cedar Hills mom receiving double lung transplant after other cancer treatments fail

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 23 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Cedar Hills mom Kelsey Flake is receiving a double lung transplant to treat her Stage 4 cancer. She temporarily moved to Chicago for the treatment, which was her only option after other treatments failed.

Man sent to prison for Millcreek stabbing over drug dispute

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man is spending time in prison after admitting to stabbing a man in a Millcreek apartment. In a voicemail, the defendant said it was "about principle."

Utah's state parks recorded 12 million visits over past year. These parks are gaining popularity

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 9:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 12.1 million people visited Utah state parks over the past fiscal year, and some new parks are quickly gaining popularity over others.

Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint, high jump at Beijing robot games

Achmad Ibrahim And Chan Ho-him, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 22 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday.

What to know about Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods that just went into effect

Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 8:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in Saturday.

Too many kids 'on the sidelines': Utah 2034 pledges funds in youth sports donation effort

VideoJoe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 8:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Organizing Committee for the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games announced it would participate in Utah Youth Sports Giving Day, a community impact program to support youth sports.

As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways employers are watching

Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 7:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Employers have always monitored workers, but recent advances in artificial intelligence and data science have advanced these abilities. Here's how to outsmart the science — sort of.

Massive new art installation planned for Sugar House seeks to highlight its neighbors

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sugar House's growth has brought many residents to its core, and a new art installation aims to highlight all the different people who live in the Salt Lake City neighborhood.

Evacuations lifted after Harley Fire reaches 75% containment

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 6:50 p.m.  |  Save Story

The evacuations issued on Friday for residents in Box Elder County near the Harley Fire have been lifted. The Harley Fire reached 75% containment on Saturday.

President, CEO of Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation dies at 58

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 6:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Colin Hilton, President and CEO of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation died on Saturday after leading the organization for over two decades.

Utah barbershop chain helps with back-to-school through backpack donations

VideoAndrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Fellas Chop Shop barbershop is collecting donations to provide 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need as part of its effort to give back to local communities.

Near-total lunar eclipse is coming up with the Americas in prime position

Marcia Dunn, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 4:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Now it's the moon's turn to pull a disappearing act.

One last swing: Why All-SEC middle blocker chose to finish college career at BYU

VideoSean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

After debating whether she wanted to play a fifth year of college volleyball, former Lone Peak High and Oklahoma middle blocker KJ Burgess opted to spend her final season at BYU. Here's why.

'Getting worse': Riverton woman sounds call to aid Ukraine after 10th humanitarian trip to country

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 4:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton woman recently returned from her 10th humanitarian trip to Ukraine and is pressing for continued aid for the country in its war with Russia.

Have You Seen This? Grandma gets a case of the giggles watching daughter fall

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 22 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

A woman shares a video to her mother, who gets an uncontrollable case of the giggles.