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Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Immigrant advocates protested outside Salt Lake City's main immigration facility Monday amid talk of heightened enforcement action targeting immigrants.

Are your online purchases legitimate? How to avoid buying counterfeit gifts
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:52 a.m. | Save Story
Counterfeit goods use a company's brand to make people think they're the real deal. Knockoffs hurt companies, but they also pose real safety risks
Paramount makes $108.4 billion hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Harshita Mary Varghese, Aditya Soni and Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile bid worth $108.4 billion for Warner Bros Discovery, in a last-ditch effort to outbid Netflix and create a media powerhouse that would challenge the dominance of the streaming giant.

Is the new Utah 2034 logo for the Olympics hard to read?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The man whose family foundation paid for the new Utah 2034 installation at the Salt Lake City International Airport had to get used to the controversial design, too.
Thailand launches air strikes at Cambodia as border tensions reignite
Panarat Thepgumpanat, Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:20 a.m. | Save Story
Thailand has launched air strikes along its disputed border with Cambodia, the Thai military said on Monday, after both countries accused the other of breaching a ceasefire agreement brokered by President Donald Trump.

Patrick Kinahan: Commissioner's plea aside, CFP committee never favored BYU
Patrick Kinahan for KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
Brett Yormark miscalculated on multiple fronts by repeatedly comparing BYU's football credentials this season with Notre Dame.

Millcreek man stabbed father multiple times for 'revenge,' police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
A Millcreek man was arrested Sunday for investigation of attempted murder and accused of stabbing his father multiple times.

Utah family donates $10 million to support youth mental health
Emma Benson, KSL | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
A Utah family is making a major investment in youth mental health. The Huntsman Mental Health Foundation announced a $10 million gift made in honor of their parents.

Tsunami warning issued for Japan's east coast after 7.6-magnitude earthquake
Billy Stockwell, CNN | Posted Dec. 8 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
A tsunami warning has been issued for parts of Japan's east coast after a magnitude-7.6 earthquake struck off the coastline Monday, according to Japan's Meteorological Agency.
Water leak at Paris Louvre Museum damages books at Egyptian antiquities department
Dominique Vidalon, Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:38 a.m. | Save Story
A water leak last month damaged hundreds of books in the Egyptian antiquities department at the Louvre, underscoring the deteriorating state of the world's most visited museum just weeks after a daring jewel heist exposed security flaws.

Keeping Team USA healthy at Italy's 2026 Winter Games
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
"Don't let a cold keep you from gold," Olympic and Paralympic athletes advised.
Kennedy Center Honors fete performers, but Trump takes spotlight
Jeff Mason and Steve Holland, Reuters | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:41 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump solidified his takeover of Washington's John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday by hosting its flagship awards program, mixing politics with a celebration of stars from music and film.

Tired of scam calls? Bill from Utah and Connecticut senators would put new rules on AI robocalls
Eastin Hartzell, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 8 - 6:20 a.m. | Save Story
Sens. John Curtis and Richard Blumenthal introduced a bipartisan bill Thursday to expose AI robocalls and toughen penalties for impersonation scams.

Thunder improve to 23-1 with 15th straight victory, routing Jazz 131-101
John Coon, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 7 - 11:54 p.m. | Save Story
Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each scored 25 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 23-1 with their 15th straight victory, routing the Utah Jazz 131-101 on Sunday night.

Locals in the NFL: Nacua, Rams bounce back in big way with 530 yards vs. Cardinals
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:42 p.m. | Save Story
In just three years in the league, Puka Nacua has already risen his own standards a few times.

More transportation money ahead of the Utah Olympics? What a new bill in Congress would do
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
A new fund would make $50 million available annually for cities hosting the Olympics and World Cup soccer matches under a bipartisan bill in Congress from Utah Rep. Burgess Owens.

Live Nativity scene in Lehi raises funds for humanitarian aid
Sarah Martin, KSL | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteers in Lehi brought a slice of Bethlehem to life this week, complete with donkeys, sheep and a baby in a manger.

Schools' approach to parental rights spark congressional debate
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
During a House committee meeting Thursday, lawmakers debated whether schools should be able to conceal a student's chosen name and gender from their parents.

How an Olympic snowboarder became one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives
Eric Levenson, CNN | Updated Dec. 7 - 8:02 p.m. | Save Story
CNN sifted through court documents, FBI announcements and Olympic history to better understand the allegations against Ryan Wedding, 44, and his fall from national hero to the elusive alleged drug kingpin known by the aliases "El Jefe" and "Giant."

Gov. Spencer Cox calls special session as Legislature looks to repeal collective bargaining ban
Payton Davis, KSL | Updated Dec. 7 - 7:36 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox announced a special Utah Legislature session scheduled for Tuesday.

From Springville to Wendover: WWII buildings are going back where they came from
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah company is making a donation to preserve a piece of the state's and World War II's history.

Here's what Olympic organizers say about the reaction to the new Utah 2034 logo
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
A week after launching the new name and logo for Utah's 2034 Winter Games to mixed reviews, the state's Olympic organizers said the public will come around to the unusual design.

Crispy Cones is bringing a European-style dessert experience to Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 7 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
Crispy Cones started in a tent in Rexburg, and in a few short years, it now has more than 20 locations across the U.S. — including Utah, and it's continuing to grow.
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Immigrant advocates protest at Salt Lake immigration facility amid talk of heightened enforcement
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