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Flesh-eating screwworm found within 31 miles of US border, says USDA

05/29/2026 10:02pm
A devastating parasitic fly that eats warm-blooded animals alive and could ​cause millions of dollars in economic damage to the U.S. economy has been found in a young sheep in Mexico within 31 miles of the U.S. border, the U.S. Department of Agriculture reported on Friday.

Tomatoes become latest symbol of America's affordability squeeze

05/29/2026 6:32pm
Tomatoes, ubiquitous in everything from fast-food burgers to haute cuisine, are taking on a new role beyond the plate: A nagging reminder of rising costs.

Erma's legacy to live on through Sugar House's newest housing development

05/29/2026 5:55pm
A new development coming to Sugar House aims to solve a growing challenge in housing, and it's named after a beloved resident who lived in the area for over a century.

Utahns warned of suspected fraud by cryptocurrency investment firm BG Wealth Sharing

05/29/2026 5:32pm
A Utah investor who said she gave thousands of dollars to BG Wealth Trading spoke out as the cryptocurrency investment firm draws warnings from around the world.

Humanoids dance and thread needles as Japanese robotics developers look to outdo Chinese

05/29/2026 5:12pm
Mechanical hands dexterous enough to thread a needle, childlike dancing robots and adult-sized ones to help with deliveries were on display Thursday as the Humanoids Summit Tokyo opened.