Twitter, under shareholder pressure, begins deal talks with Musk, sources say

Twitter kicked off deal negotiations with Elon Musk on Sunday after he wooed many of the social media company's shareholders with financing details on his $43 billion acquisition offer, people familiar with the matter said.

Retrial to begin in Texas for man charged with killing 18

The retrial of a man charged with killing 18 older women in the Dallas area over a two-year span is set to begin Monday, after the first jury to hear a case against him deadlocked.

'Bad Guys' bests 'The Northman,' Nick Cage at the box office

On an unusually crowded weekend at movie theaters that featured a pricey Viking epic and Nicolas Cage playing himself, DreamWorks Animation's "The Bad Guys" bested the field.

First all-private astronaut team aboard space station undocks for flight home

The first all-private astronaut team ever to fly aboard the International Space Station departed the orbiting outpost on Sunday to begin a descent back to Earth, capping a two-week science mission hailed as a milestone in commercial spaceflight.

'We've had enough': The rise of inclusive sizing in Utah fashion industry

The average American woman is a size 16, according to a study, but most retailers start plus-sizing at size 12 or 14. That's rapidly changing, even here in Utah.

Supreme Court weighs policy for migrants to wait in Mexico

A Trump-era policy that forces asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico for hearings in U.S. immigration court will be argued Tuesday before the U.S. Supreme Court. President Joe Biden halted the "Remain in Mexico" policy on his first day in office.

These 4 harmful diet and health myths actually make us fatter and sicker

The truth is that becoming metabolically fit boils down to just three simple, but elusive steps: sufficient sleep, regular exercise, and a healthy diet.

From the comments: Will Game 4's thrilling win have a lasting impact on the Jazz?

The Jazz spoiled Luka Doncic's return and sparked some hope in the process. Let's head to the comments.

COVID shots still work but researchers hunt new improvements

COVID-19 vaccinations are at a critical juncture as companies test whether new approaches like combination shots or nasal drops can keep up with a mutating coronavirus — even though it's not clear if changes are needed.

Emergency declaration for multiple wildfires in New Mexico

New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed emergency declarations as 20 wildfires continued to burn Sunday in nearly half of the state's drought-stricken 33 counties.

How a University of Utah student became a 'game changer' for elementary school coding class

Some elementary students are in the process of creating math-based computer games based on district math objectives with the help of a University of Utah video game design student.

Biden marks 'Armenian genocide,' aims to stop 'atrocities'

President Joe Biden is commemorating the 107th anniversary of the start of what he calls "the Armenian genocide." He's issued a statement in memory of the 1.5 million Armenians who, he says, "were deported, massacred, or marched to their deaths in a campaign of extermination."

Five black bears were hibernating under a home for months. The home's occupant had no idea

One South Lake Tahoe, California, renter had some unknown guests living underneath their house.

Utah author shares his emotional journey of coming to know Christ in a new book

A new book offers a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint perspective on the journey to God through spiritual rebirth. "Putting on Christ" by author Steven Anthony Bishop seeks to inspire those who are diligent truth seekers.

Ukraine official: Zelenskyy meets top-level US delegation

The U.S. secretaries of state and defense met Sunday night with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the highest-level visit to the country's capital by an American delegation since the start of Russia's invasion.

Lehi-based augmented reality tech company brings businesses into the metaverse

SeekXR, an augmented reality company based in Lehi, is aiming to use its 3D imaging company to bring companies into the metaverse using its tech.

Amazon union could face a tough road ahead after victory

In the aftermath of their hard-won labor victory, Amazon workers in the New York City borough of Staten Island popped Champagne, cheered their victory and danced in celebration. But their jovial attitude will be tested by a company that seems likely to drag its feet to the bargaining table.

1 death, 17 liver transplants in multi-country outbreak of hepatitis in children, WHO says

At least 169 cases of acute hepatitis in children aged one month to 16 years old have been identified in an outbreak that now involves 11 countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday.

Why these animal antlers and furs, confiscated in Utah, are going up for auction

An auction taking place Monday and Tuesday helps protect animals in an interesting way.

4 dead in plane crash outside of Cedar City, officials say

Four people in a small plane died after it crashed Saturday evening near Cedar City, according to Iron County Sheriff's Office.

Synthetic identity fraud – the bad guys are now creating identities instead of stealing them

Identity theft remains one of the top financial crimes in the world, but now, crooks have figured out a new fraud by combining both real and fake personal information to create a new identity.

8 things many Utah people do that might seem strange to others

From church basketball (the brawl that begins with prayer) to fry sauce, here are some of the strange things Utah people do.

Poll: 54% of Utahns back ban on transgender girls competing in female school sports

More than half of Utahns support a new law passed by the Utah Legislature that prohibits transgender girls from competing in female school sports, according to a new Deseret News/Hinckley Institute of Politics poll.