Flesh-eating screwworm may have been detected in South Texas, USDA says

An infestation of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite may have been detected in South ​Texas, and a sample is at a federal government laboratory for testing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.

Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project

As promised, foes of the proposed Box Elder County data center project have filed suit, seeking reversal of the decision stalling their efforts against the project.

FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event

The popular FanX Salt Lake Comic and Pop Culture Convention, which attracted over 100,000 attendees last year, will look very different as its usual home is remodeled.

Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says

A driver in Illinois says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a snack

Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving

Karen Huntsman, businesswoman, philanthropist and matriarch of one of Utah's most influential families, has died at age 88.

SpaghettiOs infested with worms or parasites, lawsuit claims

A Florida mother and her daughter sued Campbell's after eating SpaghettiOs ​that they claim were contaminated by worms or parasites, and therefore unfit to eat.

DOJ investigating ex-US lawmaker Santos for insider trading on Kalshi, source says

U.S. federal regulators are investigating whether former congressman ​George Santos engaged in potential insider trading on prediction markets platform Kalshi, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Oil prices climb back toward $100, and the record-breaking rally for US stocks stalls

Oil prices are rising following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks are stalling near their records. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday from its all-time high.

Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles

Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs.

AI to double data center power and water consumption by 2030, UN researchers say

Data centers are expected to consume twice as much power and water by 2030 ​as they expand to meet the surge in demand from artificial intelligence, U.N. researchers said on Wednesday.

Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater

Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.

Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away

A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.

Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators

Mole people? Crocodile catchers? Mario brothers? A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York City's vast subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on.