Will Utah pursue autonomous transit? Here's what UTA says could be in the future

Utah Transit Authority responds to the trend of autonomous transit in major cities.

Study projects health impacts from proposed data center; O'Leary's team disputes findings

Researchers estimate emissions from the planned Stratos project could contribute to deaths and illnesses, while project reps say the study relies on unsupported assumptions.

Utah leads the nation in dropped homeowners insurance policies. Here's why

Insurance companies are refusing to renew homeowners policies at a higher rate in Utah than in any other state. But Utah's insurance commissioner says there's more to that number than meets the eye.

Halloween competition gives students a chance to showcase creativity, career skills

Halloween came a little early for students in the hair design and nails program at the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers in Riverton.

Utah's aerospace, defense industry poised to help Team USA bobsled athletes 'go faster'

47G and Utah-based companies Albany Engineered Composites, Hexcel and Nammo Composite Solutions have partnered to put aerospace-grade composites in the next generation of bobsleds for Team USA athletes.

Apple expected to show first touchscreen laptops amid product blitz

Apple is expected to unveil its first touchscreen MacBooks on Wednesday, abandoning ​a long-held aversion to the technology as it caps its product launches ahead of the holiday season.

Goods trade deficit widens as AI-related demand pushes imports to record high

The trade deficit in goods unexpectedly widened in September as imports surged to a record high, driven by strong demand ​for capital goods linked to the AI infrastructure buildout.

Supplements brand Rho Nutrition explores sale, sources say

Rho Nutrition, a maker of ​liquid supplements and vitamins, is exploring a sale that could value the company at over $500 million, ‌according to people familiar with the matter.

Amazon cuts more jobs, in devices unit, after flurry of product rollouts

Amazon cut about ​250 jobs on Wednesday in its devices and services unit after weeks of product rollouts ‌including new Kindle e-readers and tablet computers.

Wendy's gets $1.4B buyout offer from Peltz's Trian

Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management has offered to take Wendy's private in a deal valuing ​the burger chain at about $1.4 billion, a regulatory filing showed on Wednesday.

A US cruise ship suspends a global voyage in Asia due to fuel costs, stranding 200 passengers

A U.S. cruise ship on a global voyage that touted its cabins as floating homes suspended its three-year voyage in Cambodia due to fuel costs, forcing hundreds of passengers to disembark.

Bank of America plans new branches in Wisconsin, Alabama, New Orleans

Bank of America plans ​to open 19 branches in Wisconsin by 2030, creating 130 ‌jobs, it said on Wednesday, and is on ⁠course to open ​50 branches a ⁠year across the US.

Wendy's gets $1.4 billion take-private offer from Peltz-led group

Billionaire Nelson Peltz and several partners on Wednesday offered to buy burger chain Wendy's for $1.4 billion, arguing that the ​struggling fast-food chain needs a turnaround that would be best achieved out of the public eye.

Fed leaves rates unchanged as it awaits 'accumulation of more information'

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, as expected, opting to delay any changes to borrowing costs until after next week's midterm elections.

Robinhood shares fall as crypto markets chill drives profit miss

Robinhood's shares fell 8% in premarket trading on Wednesday after ​a prolonged chill in crypto markets dragged the trading platform's third-quarter profit below Wall Street expectations.

Volkswagen, in strategy shift, plans to globalise China-developed technology

Volkswagen is bringing China-developed technologies to overseas markets including South America and South Africa, as the German automaker seeks to bolster its global competitiveness by banking ​on China as a key innovation hub.

Unilever flags price hikes as Iran war costs stack up

Unilever expects price rises to increase in the fourth quarter and next year, it said on Wednesday as it aligns ​with other consumer goods makers that have said they will pass on to customers a surge in costs linked to the war with Iran.

GSK pipeline doubts, vaccine underperformance overshadow sales beat

GSK investors punished the British drugmaker on Wednesday despite a third-quarter sales and profit beat, focusing instead on questions over its ​drug pipeline and weak sales of vaccines, including its shingles shot Shingrix.

New CEO says Heineken must do better even as Q3 sales top forecast

Heineken needs greater accountability and a stronger performance ​culture to deliver consistent growth, CEO Rafael Oliveira said on Wednesday in his first statement since taking charge at ‌the Dutch beer company this month.