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Schools are starting to teach AI literacy. For many, that means helping kids see chatbots' flaws

08/20/2026 10:05pm
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere. But a growing number of U.S. public schools are now encouraging a new strategy: Bringing AI into the classroom, partly so students can see its shortcomings. Over the summer, teachers in different parts of the U.S. traded time off to learn a new subject: AI Literacy. The term has become a buzzword of this back-to-school season. But there is no single, coherent definition of what AI literacy is, or how best to teach it. Experts say true AI literacy is about much more than learning how to use generative AI. It's also about learning when not to.

Ready to 'eat mor chikin'? Ammon Chick-fil-A announces opening date following remodel

08/20/2026 8:06pm
A new and improved Chick-fil-A is set to open in Ammon, Idaho, next week after closing for most of the summer.

US judge rejects Disney bid for quick hearing in FCC lawsuit

08/20/2026 5:25pm
A U.S. judge rejected a request by Disney for an urgent ​hearing on its lawsuit seeking to block the FCC's early review of licenses for the entertainment giant's eight company-owned ABC stations.

Alfalfa sprouts linked to food poisoning illnesses in Minnesota and Wisconsin

08/20/2026 3:20pm
Minnesota health officials are warning consumers not to eat certain brands of alfalfa sprouts that have been tied to an unusual outbreak involving different disease-causing bacteria.

California company awarded $100M to develop critical mineral facility on Great Salt Lake shore

08/20/2026 1:29pm
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Waterleaf P1 HoldCo was awarded a $100 million grant to build a commercial lithium extraction and refining facility on the Great Salt Lake's northeastern shore.

FACT FOCUS: Social media falsely claims heat wave threatens Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and bank

08/20/2026 11:16am
Social media reports have exaggerated the impact of extreme heat on Parmigiano Reggiano cheese production and storage. Claims of a "Great Parmesan Crisis" threatening both the cheese and Italy's cheese banks are unfounded. Credito Emiliano S.p.A, which uses cheese as loan collateral, reports increased energy costs to maintain storage conditions but says operations are unaffected. The Parmigiano Reggiano consortium acknowledges heat challenges but confirms production is not at risk. Measures like improved insulation and efficient cooling systems are in place.

Proposed Sugar House business district receives pushback from businesses

08/20/2026 7:32am
A proposed special assessment for improvements within the business district has created mixed feelings among business owners.

Sen. Curtis talks public transit expansion ahead of temple open house and Olympics

08/20/2026 6:36am
As Utah prepares to host millions of visitors for the Salt Lake Temple open house and the 2034 Winter Olympics, its railways are undergoing a major change.