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Why did Utah leaders go to Israel?

04/30/2023 10:36pm
One of the driest countries in the world, Israel once struggled to find enough freshwater to sustain its growing population in the midst of record droughts. Its largest body of freshwater, the Sea of Galilee, has suffered record low levels. Its saline lake, the Dead Sea, is dying from diversions upstream.

Twitter to allow publishers to charge users on a per article basis starting May

04/30/2023 10:03pm
Twitter CEO Elon Musk said on Saturday that the social media platform will allow media publishers to charge users on a per article basis with one click, calling it a win for both the public and media organizations.

The challenge of consent: Utah's rape law and low prosecution rate

04/30/2023 9:21pm
"Listen up," Rayley Wadsworth pleaded with social media users in a video filmed in her car. "If you're in Utah, or a woman in Utah, please listen for just a second."

Energizer, Walmart sued for conspiring to raise battery prices

04/30/2023 8:49pm
Energizer and Walmart have been sued by consumers and retailers in three proposed class actions accusing them of conspiring to raise the prices of disposable batteries.

Wrongfully convicted Kansas man to get $7.5M payment

04/30/2023 8:06pm
A Kansas county will pay $7.5 million to a man who spent 16 years in prison for a rape and murder he didn't commit.

How much did donors give the University of Utah during its just-completed giving campaign? A record $3B

04/30/2023 7:03pm
The University of Utah's giving campaign raised $3 billion, far exceeding what was designed as an eight-year, $2 billion campaign.

Landmark report shows troubling trend in Utah's metabolic health. What can you do?

04/30/2023 7:00pm - SPONSORED
A recent human clinical study showed that 88% of adult Americans are metabolically "unfit."

Sanders dismisses concerns about Biden's age: 'Age is one thing. I think experience is another'

04/30/2023 6:24pm
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Sunday brushed aside concerns about President Joe Biden's age following the president's reelection bid announcement, saying "Age is one thing. I think experience is another."

Congress eyes work rules for millions covered by Medicaid

04/30/2023 5:26pm
More than half a million of the poorest Americans would be left without health insurance under legislation passed by House Republicans that would require people to work in exchange for health care coverage through Medicaid.

Channel opened on Weber River as flood watch begins

04/30/2023 4:46pm
Weber County officials are keeping a close eye on the Weber River after the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for it and two others.

Utah golf: Tony Finau win No. 6 comes in Mexico; BYU clinches final WCC title

04/30/2023 4:27pm
There was no green jacket at stake, but Tony Finau fended off the current Masters champion for his sixth career victory Sunday afternoon.

Could AI change how Utah governments interact with non-English speakers?

04/30/2023 4:11pm
As Utah becomes increasingly more diverse, state and local governments are faced with how to best serve residents with little to no English skills.

'Bright' debut week for RSL's first French draft pick

04/30/2023 4:08pm
Dozens of nationalities have been part of the club's 18-year history, and, thanks to newcomer Bertin Jacquesson, France is now part of that history.

What's behind shortages of Adderall, Ozempic and other meds?

04/30/2023 3:34pm
Drug shortages are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. For patients, that could mean more treatment delays, medication switches and other hassles filling a prescription.

Have You Seen This? Freeing a baby deer with a car jack

04/30/2023 3:01pm
There are lots of videos of humans rescuing animals. But have you ever seen a car jack save the day?

Give your mom or wife the gift of a home that smells wonderful

04/30/2023 3:00pm - SPONSORED
Whatever you do, don't get her another robe.

Texas mass shooting suspect could be anywhere, sheriff says

04/30/2023 2:04pm
A Texas sheriff says a fugitive accused of opening fire on his neighbors after they asked him to stop shooting in his yard could be anywhere by the now. Authorities have widened the search area for a man suspected of killing five of his neighbors near Houston.

Biden attacks news outlets for 'lies of conspiracy and malice'

04/30/2023 1:21pm
President Joe Biden on Saturday, in a possible preview of a 2024 presidential campaign theme, attacked news outlets he said used "lies told for profit and power" to stir up hatred in the United States, as he coupled his remarks with pointed jokes about Fox News.

Retiring coal-fired power plants need a replacement. These Western states may have the answer

04/30/2023 12:31pm
Facing political pressure and stringent new regulations for aging coal-fired power plants, many utility companies around the country are looking for reliable energy alternatives.

What's coming and going on Netflix in May

04/30/2023 11:41am
Here's a look at what's coming to Netflix in May.

NYC partly shutters 4 parking garages after deadly collapse

04/30/2023 11:10am
Four New York City parking garages are being shuttered because they may be unsafe. Following a deadly collapse of a parking structure in downtown Manhattan earlier this month, the city launched a sweep of dozens of parking structures throughout its five boroughs.

The positive impacts of adopting — not buying — your next pet

04/30/2023 11:08am - PARTNER
As Utah and other states grapple with overcrowded shelters, adopting a pet from a shelter or rescue can save multiple lives.

Salt Lake police seeks public's help in downtown shooting, stabbing

04/30/2023 10:53am
The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking the public's help in the investigation of a stabbing and an unrelated shooting in downtown Salt Lake City, Sunday.

Details revealed about King Charles III's coronation service

04/30/2023 9:46am
The coronation service for King Charles III will be one of many faiths and many languages. Charles is keen to show that he can be a unifying figure for everyone in the United Kingdom.

Bride says her wedding dress held 'hostage' in billing dispute involving Bed Bath & Beyond

04/30/2023 9:07am
It's what every bride has nightmares about: A wedding dress disappeared, stained, or — in New Hampshire resident Jesse Moltenbrey's case — held "hostage."

Man accused of setting trap which injured door-to-door salesman skips court

04/30/2023 8:45am
A Colorado judge recently issued a warrant for a resident accused of constructing a "booby trap" on his home's front steps which injured a door-to-door salesman.

General Mills issues flour recall after salmonella discovery

04/30/2023 8:03am
General Mills has issued a nationwide recall of its bleached and unbleached flour after discovering salmonella while sampling a 5-pound bag.

Maximizing wealth: A guide to selecting a high-net-worth financial advisor

04/30/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
As your net worth increases, the complexity of your financial situation increases as well, making a capable financial advisor crucial to your financial success.

Generate income with these lucrative app ideas

04/30/2023 8:00am - SPONSORED
Whether you're a small business owner, you're working on building the world's next greatest idea or you want to improve what you've already got, building an app is a worthwhile cause.

Canoemobile program gives students a new way of looking at the Jordan River

04/30/2023 7:15am
Wilderness Inquiry's Canoemobile made a stop in Salt Lake City this week to give students from fourth graders to seniors an up-close and personal learning experience on the Jordan River.