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Apple expected to show first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz

Stephen Nellis, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning ​a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps its product launches ahead of the holiday season.

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Dolores Huerta, influential labor leader, feminist and civil rights icon, dies at 96

Susan Montoya Bryan, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in the nation's fruit and vegetable fields, has died. She was 96.

Most of Kilby Block Party's 2027 lineup has been released. Here's who is coming to Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 9:56 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year's Kilby Block Party brought in 90,000 attendees over three days, while also garnering national buzz, and event organizers hope to maintain that momentum with another large lineup for 2027.

Fed likely to go into wait-and-see mode on rates

VideoHoward Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, less than a week ahead of critical midterm elections centered on the cost of living.

Defeated presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami after fleeing Brazil

Daniel Kozin and Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil.

New pediatric unit to help Davis County families stay close to home

Britt Johnson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Davis County now has its a new specialized health care unit for kids, and it's the first of its kind in the county.

Russell Brand denies all charges as he takes the stand at his rape and sex assault trial

Jill Lawless, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 8:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Actor-comedian Russell Brand said allegations of sexual misconduct have had a "devastating" impact on his life, as he testified in court Wednesday on charges of rape and sexual assault.

A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers

Sopheng Cheang, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 8:23 a.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. cruise ship on a global voyage that touted its cabins as floating homes suspended its three-year voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.

Fed expected to hold rates steady as Utahns continue to feel economic pressure

VideoDebbie Worthen, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 8:06 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the Federal Reserve concludes its latest policy meeting, economists expect no immediate change to interest rates, though another increase remains possible before year's end.

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New guide to file for Social Security in 2026 now available

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

New free guide for Utah residents that could help decide the best time to file for Social Security in 2026.

At least 64 dead in high-speed train crash in central Spain

Iain Sullivan and Joseph Wilson, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 7:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 64 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said.

Utah couple stranded in Eastern Europe asks for those back home to help

VideoPaige Zamora, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 7:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

Valentin and Anastasia Sergeif are asking for help pushing their immigration case to review after three years of waiting for the immigration freeze to let up.

Israelis await final election results as Netanyahu remains far from defeated

Cara Anna and Sam Mednick, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israelis are closely awaiting final election results and what they mean for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right government as vote counting indicates no clear winner.

Halloween candy sales off to slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Dee-Ann Durbin Business writer, AP, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 28 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices.

Controlling use of license-plate readers may be more feasible than eliminating them, official says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Controlling the use of license-plate readers may be more feasible than eliminating them, said a representative from a group that monitors the controversial devices.

Person shot by police after charging Layton officer with a knife, department says

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 28 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

A person was shot by Layton police after allegedly charging an officer with a knife, the Layton police department says.

Endless penalties cost Utah Mammoth in loss to Minnesota Wild

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 11:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Amid a heated divisional matchup between the top two teams in the Central Division, the Utah Mammoth were their own worst enemy, struggling to stay out of the penalty box against the Minnesota Wild.

Hurricane residents call for flood prevention amid new storm warnings

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

With another round of storms projected for southern Utah this weekend, Hurricane residents are bracing for impact, with the hope that officials will take measures to prevent yet another round of floods from entering homes.

Across Utah's biggest congressional district, 'rural' means different things

Annie Knox, Utah News Dispatch  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 10:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Representing Utahns in the state's most sprawling new congressional district is a job that's hard to imagine even for veteran political scientists, and not because of all the driving involved.

King Charles says Commonwealth to confront slavery's injustices, as calls for reparations grow

Michael Holden and Isabel Infantes, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 9:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

King Charles acknowledged the injustices of slavery, saying ​Commonwealth leaders would discuss the issue at their summit next week, amid calls from the Caribbean for reparations.

Woman loses $160 loaded onto Walmart Green Dot prepaid debit card

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 9:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden woman says nearly all of the $160 she loaded onto a Walmart prepaid debit card disappeared within minutes. The KSL Investigators examine what happened.

Ski lift giant Doppelmayr expands US operations through new Salt Lake City headquarters

Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 27 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doppelmayr last week took a major step in expanding its U.S. footprint by opening a new, 160,000-square-foot "state-of-the-art" headquarters, manufacturing and training facility in Salt Lake City.

Judge hears arguments whether California should count 20,000 ballots disputed by feds

Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press  |  Updated Oct. 27 - 8:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

An appeals court has declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges likely belong to noncitizen voters.