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Inside Utah Sen. Curtis' trip to Ukraine amid the war with Russia

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 7:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Senate just returned this week from its five-week recess. Sen. John Curtis spent his recess break far from home — all the way in Ukraine.

Italy to ban veils in schools, limit foreign students per class, Meloni says

Gianluca Semeraro, Reuters  |  Updated Sept. 20 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Italy is preparing to ban face coverings in schools and to cap ​the number of foreign students per class, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Sunday as she played up her right-wing credentials at ‌a youth event organized by her party.

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The hidden problem that might be driving your hunger, cravings and energy crashes

HLTH Code  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're constantly hungry, battling afternoon energy crashes, craving sweets, or struggling to manage your weight despite trying to eat better, the problem is likely your metabolism.

National Toy Hall of Fame announces 2026 finalists

Kalei Fink, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 6:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Toy Hall of Fame has chosen Tickle Me Elmo, Pokémon trading cards, and 10 other classic toys as finalists for the class of 2026. Three winners will eventually be chosen.

Local 12-year-old girl shows relentless strength during RZR crash that nearly severed her hand

Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 6:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you're looking for an example of perseverance, look no further than 12-year-old Chloe Hanish.

A truck driver built a model of NYC with over 800,000 structures. Now it's a museum exhibit

Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Updated Sept. 20 - 4:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok. The creation is on display in New York.

The Utah Michelin Bib Gourmands can feed a family without breaking the bank

Meg Walter, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 3:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A few weeks ago, the Michelin Guide announced the restaurants in the American Southwest that are now recognized in the guide. Nine of those restaurants are in Utah.

Satellites show Earth lost more than 12 trillion tons of ice from Greenland, Antarctica in 47 years

Seth Borenstein, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

About 12.5 trillion tons of ice from glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica have melted since 1979, which is enough frozen water to stack ice 5 feet deep across the continental United States, according to a report.

How will 3 Utah universities respond to low grades on annual campus free speech survey?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The "grades" assigned to three Utah universities by a group dedicated to defending free speech on American campuses would likely earn each school a spot on its own academic probation list.

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Mountains, faith and goat polo: The unlikely diplomacy drawing Kyrgyzstan to Utah

  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 11:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

When Kyrgyzstan President Sadyr Japarov touched down in Salt Lake City on Friday, he was greeted by high-ranking officials in government, religion and philanthropy — and a cowboy.

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New guide reveals a retirement planning mistake that often costs Utah retirees 6 figures

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Roughly half of all American retirees don't take any systematic approach to withdrawing their retirement savings.

Tremonton under a boil water advisory following rainfall and floods

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 11:24 a.m.  |  Save Story

The city of Tremonton is under a boil water advisory Sunday after rainfall and flooding washed sediment and mud into a pumphouse, potentially contaminating the water with E. coli.

'It just stinks': Utah senator calls out Russian oligarch who paid for Trump Jr's wedding party

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:44 a.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis said a wedding after-party for President Donald Trump's son that was financed by a Russian oligarch was "corruption."

Olympic-inspired education program launches in Utah elementary schools

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Three Peaks Elementary in Cedar City are among 72 schools across the state that are piloting a pram called Utah 2034 Champion Schools.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: Ole Miss makes a statement, and BYU appears in top 10

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

The build up to Saturday reached a fever pitch this week as Lane Kiffin returned to Oxford, Mississippi, a year after he moved to LSU for greener pastures.

Scientists hope deeper-rooted soybeans can withstand climate extremes and store more carbon

Joshua A. Bickel and Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Scientists have explored ways to remove carbon from the atmosphere, including through air capture, changes to ocean chemistry and reforestation. Now, researchers are testing deeper-rooted soybeans.

Provo police fatally shot man while responding to a domestic violence call

Sicily Stanton, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 9:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two Provo police officers shot and killed a man Saturday night after responding to a report of a domestic violence assault in public, according to the Provo Police Department.

First United Methodist Church serves community for more than 120 years

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The First United Methodist Church celebrated the 120th anniversary of their building in May. The historical building continues to be a place of service, both spiritually and physically.

Cities won't survive on the moon as there isn't enough water, scientists say

Amarachi Orie, CNN  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

There could be trillions of pounds of water trapped inside tiny glass beads spread across the lunar surface, but scientists estimate that this won't be enough to sustain a big city for very long

Super El Niño: Coming this winter to a climate near you

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 8:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

The National Weather Service announced last week that El Niño has "strengthened" and there is a more than 90% chance of a "very strong event" in the Northern Hemisphere this winter.

SLC hotel manager sentenced for prostitution, money laundering after jury returns mixed verdict

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Sept. 20 - 7:12 a.m.  |  Save Story

A manager of a Salt Lake motel is spending time in jail after being accused along with the motel's owner of encouraging prostitutes to use their rooms for business.

No. 11 BYU makes easy work of Colorado State in blowout road victory

Jaxon Wynder, KSL  |  Updated Sept. 19 - 11:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

No. 11 BYU faced little opposition on its way to a 41-23 victory over Colorado State Saturday night.

IOC president coming to Utah

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Sept. 19 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry is set to spend a day in Utah next week with organizers of the 2034 Winter Games .