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SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions 

02/02/2026 5:20pm
Elon Musk said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting ​deal that unifies Musk's AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot.

Tragedy off America's oldest seaport claims 7 lives as fishing boat sinks in frigid waters

02/02/2026 3:55pm
The seven victims of a marine tragedy that has devastated a storied Massachusetts fishing town included a fifth-generation fisherman, a young fisheries observer and a father-and-son crew duo.

Utah opens new state liquor store in Moab

02/02/2026 1:26pm
A new state liquor store in Moab opened its doors to customers for the first time Monday.

The pro-human pivot: Inside Utah's $100M bet on the future of work

02/02/2026 12:02pm
In the "Silicon Slopes," the conversation around artificial intelligence is shifting. It's no longer just about what the machines can do; it's about what they should do.

NHTSA expands probe into about 1.3 million Ford F-150 pickups over transmission issues

02/02/2026 11:00am
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Monday it had ​expanded a safety-related investigation into 1.27 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks following reports of unexpected downshifts with rear-wheel ⁠lockup.

Trevi Fountain fee goes into effect as Rome seeks to manage tourist flow

02/02/2026 8:56am
Tourists visiting Rome's Trevi Fountain now pay a $2.35 fee for close access. This new fee structure, which began Monday, aims to raise funds and manage crowds at the iconic site.

This veteran arts reporter on Sundance: 'I'm going to miss it'

02/02/2026 8:35am
After covering 30 straight Sundance Film Festivals, longtime arts reporter Scott Iwasaki reflects on the chaos, magic and cultural impact of the event as it takes its final bow in Utah before moving to Boulder, Colorado.