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Utah Royals unlock offense in 4-1 win over North Carolina for back-to-back wins

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

Nuria Rábano had two assists, and Mina Tanaka scored her fifth goal of the season on Cloé Lacasse's team-high fourth assist to help Utah Royals FC to a 4-1 win over the North Carolina Courage at WakeMed Soccer Park.

Once enemies in war, Idaho Falls marks 45 years of friendship with Japanese sister city

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted July 25 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

More than 80 years after World War II, teenagers from a small Japanese village are spending the next 10 days in Idaho Falls in a living reminder of how friendship can outlast history.

Van slams into crowd at Berlin Pride festival, killing 1 and injuring 16, as police identify suspect

Kirsten Grieshaber and Fanny Brodersen, Associated Press  |  Updated July 25 - 8:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

A suspect in the van attack at Berlin's famed LGBTQ+ event that killed one and injured at least 16 people was identified, though he has not been arrested and has ties to Islamic groups.

Israel kills senior Hamas-led police official in Gaza, medics say

Nidal al-Mughrabi, Reuters  |  Updated July 25 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Israeli airstrike on Saturday killed the head of the Hamas-led police force in the northern Gaza Strip, Brigadier-General Abdel-Nasser Al-Maqadma, ​the Hamas-run interior ministry and medics said.

How an Ogden company built a colossal star-spangled nutcracker

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

When a small Minnesota town recently unveiled what is thought to be the world's tallest nutcracker, it had an Ogden-based company to thank for building it.

Less booze, more moves: Inside Gen Z's new social scene

Mustafa Qadri, CNN  |  Updated July 25 - 6:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Gen Z in Britain is shifting away from traditional pub culture toward alcohol-free social activities like running clubs, padel and coffee raves, contributing to changes in the country's nightlife scene.

Man unconscious, hospitalized after being pulled from Sand Hollow Reservoir

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 5:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man was flown to the hospital on Saturday after he was pulled unconscious from the water at Sand Hollow Reservoir at Sand Hollow State Park in St. George.

How a former youth hostel was flipped into a key housing need in Salt Lake County

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 29-bed facility for women recovering from severe mental illness is now open, with state, county and philanthropic help, and a little luck in the building market.

Fireworks at Utah Lake show delayed, partially cancelled due to storm

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 4:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah County fireworks show that was nearly a month in the making was delayed and then partially canceled after inclement weather on Pioneer Day.

Have You Seen This? Impatient bulldog lays on the horn

Grant Olsen for KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

First off, that seems like a really smart dog. Second, I don't want to ever drive on the freeway in front of its owner.

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva and John Leicester, Associated Press  |  Posted July 25 - 2:48 p.m.  |  Save Story

France is using a massive cargo aircraft to dump flame retardants on a wildfire near the wine country city of Bordeaux. The fire has forced tens of thousands to evacuate, with winds threatening to push it closer to the city.

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Pioneering innovation drives the Relief Society's $100M humanitarian campaign

Tad Walch, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 2:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

Drawing on a history of women's leadership, President Camille N. Johnson is part of helping charities work differently

A girl 'on a mission': St. George woman serving mission competes on 'American Ninja Warrior'

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 2:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

For the past four seasons, Anna McArthur has competed on "American Ninja Warrior." This year, however, she was on a mission. Literally.

What a $15 pint of ice cream says about the economy

Alicia Wallace, CNN  |  Posted July 25 - 12:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artisanal ice cream businesses are drawing customers willing to pay premium prices, reflecting broader trends in consumer spending on small indulgences, local products and unique experiences.

'A moment I'll never forget': Orem woman becomes Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader

Cassidy Wixom, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Orem native Savanna Dastrup has dreamed for years of becoming a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader. After getting cut during training camp last year, she can't believe she is officially a member of the team.

How arsonists used cats to spread Italy's wildfires

Max Saltman, Sharon Braithwaite, CNN  |  Posted July 25 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As wildfires blazed in southern Italy this week, authorities probing for arson found a grisly clue: cats "with flammable-soaked rags tied to their tails."

Super Bowl champion Jordan Devey remembered for legacy on and off the field

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 10:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

Friends, family and the football community are mourning the loss of former NFL offensive lineman Jordan Devey, a Utah native whose journey from American Fork to the Super Bowl inspired many.

Utah tech leader who coined 'Silicon Slopes' selling his company for $400M

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 25 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah business analytics firm Domo will be acquired by Progress Software Corporation for $400 million, far below its former $2 billion valuation.

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

David Lawder and Andrea Shalal, Reuters  |  Posted July 25 - 9:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

After a court setback, President Donald Trump is rebuilding his tariff agenda through more established trade laws, imposing new duties and launching investigations aimed at strengthening long-term U.S. trade protections.

Beat the heat: Expert shares tips for staying hydrated during extreme temperatures

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

From drinking water to eating water-rich foods, a dietitian explains how to stay hydrated and healthy during Utah's summer heat.

9/11 steel beam stops at Utah Capitol ahead of 25th anniversary

Madi Vollmer, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 8:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A steel beam from the World Trade Center is on display at the Utah State Capitol as part of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America Tour, honoring the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and the first responders who served.

Scientists spot evidence of 2 huge companion stars that blew up

Will Dunham, Reuters  |  Posted July 25 - 7:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists now for the first time have discovered evidence of two such massive stars from a binary system that both ran out of fuel and exploded ‌violently within a relatively short time.

Firefighters, police watching for illegal firework use over Pioneer Day weekend

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted July 25 - 7:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

Firefighters and police in multiple cities were dedicating extra patrols this weekend to watch for problems involving illegally set fireworks as they hoped to avoid new fire starts amid triple-digit heat and bone-dry conditions.