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Fed signals 'patience' on rate cuts as data disappoints

02/16/2024 10:12pm
A week of disappointing U.S. economic data, including stronger-than-expected inflation and weakening spending, has Federal Reserve policymakers doubling down on their wait-and-see approach to interest rate cuts this year, but not discouraged.

Sen. Mitt Romney on why he's sponsoring a bill to help curb harm from teen social media usage

02/16/2024 9:05pm
As state and national lawmakers reckon with the impact of social media on teens, Sen. Mitt Romney has co-sponsored a bill aimed at protecting children from online harm.

Tech companies sign accord to combat AI-generated election trickery

02/16/2024 5:03pm
Big tech companies such as Google and Meta are set to announce a new voluntary framework for how they will respond to AI-generated deepfakes that deliberately trick voters.

Don't look now but gas prices are rising fast

02/16/2024 4:08pm
Gasoline prices are moving swiftly higher across the country.

Headlights are blinding us. Here's why it's mostly an American problem

02/16/2024 1:54pm
Imagine if you could drive at night with your high beams on all the time, bathing the road ahead in bright light but without ever blinding other drivers.

Nike to cut about 2% of jobs to lower costs as demand weakens

02/16/2024 11:10am
Nike will cut about 2% of its total workforce, or more than 1,600 jobs, the sportswear giant said late on Thursday to lower expenses as demand for its shoes and sneakers comes under pressure.

Utah's lemon law: Why the rules could leave you in a financial squeeze

02/16/2024 10:02am
Golf carts, side-by-sides and other recreational vehicles can cost well over $10,000. But if you end up with a lemon, Utah's law may leave you with a sour taste in your mouth.

Utah revenue growth 'pretty flat' but tax cut may still be coming

02/16/2024 6:18am
It doesn't look like Utah lawmakers are going to have extra money to spend this session, but a tax cut is still a priority for Republican leaders.