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Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts

Matt O'brien and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press  |  Posted April 23 - 4:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended by 3 weeks, Trump says

⁠Jasper Ward and ‌Ryan ​Patrick ‌Jones, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 3:39 p.m.  |  Save Story

President ‌Donald Trump ⁠on ​Thursday ⁠said ‌in ‌a post ⁠on ⁠Truth Social the ceasefire between ‌Israel ​and Lebanon will be extended ​by ‌three ‌weeks.

Lionel Messi's Utah stop spurs proliferation of AI-generated photos

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 3:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Lionel Messi's stop in Utah to play against Real Salt Lake spurred a proliferation of fake photos of the soccer superstar on social media, along with amusement and annoyance.

2 brothers charged in connection with Salt Lake phone store robbery

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 2:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Two brothers are facing felony charges in connection with the armed robbery of an AT&T store in February.

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most-streamed artists list

Maria Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 1:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning.

Another Western city has entered the MLB expansion chat

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 1:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Another Western city is joining a crowded field of cities vying for an MLB expansion team, although it's unclear if that affects Utah's chances.

Utah man charged with illegally hunting bobcats

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 1:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A central Utah man with a history of poaching-related convictions has been charged with illegally hunting bobcats.

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What Messi means to fans like me

Ariel Harmer, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 12:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

I grew up idolizing Messi and have seen him compete in Argentina. Here's what it was like watching him play in my hometown.

EU approves a $106B loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto

Lorne Cook, Justin Spike And Karel Janicek, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 12:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

The European Union has approved a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for the next two years.

BYU professor charged with sending sexually explicit material to 'teen girl'

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

A BYU professor has been placed on leave after being charged with enticing a minor and accused of sending sexually explicit messages and pictures to a purported 17-year-old girl.

Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant

Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders' stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.

Annual Draper showcase empowers Salt Lake Valley student artists

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 10:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Draper Visual Arts Foundation's annual art scholar competition showcases the talents of high school seniors in a weeklong exhibit.

BYU star AJ Dybantsa makes it official and declares for 2026 NBA draft

Mitch Harper, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 10:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa is officially on his way to the NBA.

What Utah put in 'America's Time Capsule' for country's 250th birthday

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 9:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah is planning to send a slice of its history to be included in a U.S. time capsule that won't be opened until 250 years from now.

Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say

Phil Stewart, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 9:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said ​on Wednesday, in another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon.

Why are sailors being asked to hide their social media footprint?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 8:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Electronic communication propaganda, used to demoralize or exploit the enemy, is apparently taking form during the Iran war, and defensive tactics, say military leaders, should be taken.

Draper family honors daughter's memory by helping young performers follow their dreams

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Mallard family is turning heartbreak into hope after the loss of their daughter, Bailey, finding comfort in helping other children pursue the same passion she loved — performing.

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Hidden dangers of ants and spiders in Utah homes: Why prevention matters more than you think

Preventive Pest Control  |  Posted April 23 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reality is that many pests live quietly in walls, crawl spaces and around a home's foundation, lurking just beneath the surface.

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law

Sarah Raza, Associated Press  |  Updated April 23 - 7:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship, prompting a rush of people to explore their ancestry and file paperwork seeking dual citizenship.

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s

Sam Tabahriti, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in ​the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking.

Mike Lee vows revival of election bill after Senate pivots away

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted April 23 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate is moving away from Sen. Mike Lee's election bill until further notice as lawmakers scramble to meet a number of deadlines — but the senator is not ready to surrender.

Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on Latinos, gets $600K grant to expand services

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 6:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Suazo Business Center, traditionally focused on aiding the Latino community, received a $600,000 grant from KeyBank to help it expand its offerings.

Utah public lands issues take center stage during Democratic District 1 congressional debate

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated April 23 - 12:47 a.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic candidates for Utah's District 1 congressional seat shared mostly similar views when it comes to a variety of issues, especially Utah's outdoors, during a debate on Earth Day.