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US economic growth increased last quarter to a healthy 2.8% annual rate
Paul Wiseman, Associated Press | Updated July 26 - 4:06 p.m. | Save Story
The nation's economy accelerated last quarter at a strong 2.8% annual pace, with consumers and businesses helping drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates.
Disney, Warner Bros launch streaming bundle with ad-free plan for $30 per month
Deborah Sophia, Reuters | Posted July 26 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
A streaming bundle with Disney+, Hulu and Max services will be available in the United States from Thursday for a monthly price of $16.99 with ads, and $29.99 without ads, parent companies Walt Disney and Warner Bros Discovery said.
30-year fixed-rate mortgage edges up to 6.78%, Freddie Mac says
Makailah Gause, Reuters | Posted July 26 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
The average rate on the popular U.S. 30-year fixed-rate mortgage edged up to 6.78% for the week ending July 25, leaving it about half a percentage point below its peak earlier this year.
Kroger, Albertsons $25B deal halted until Colorado trial in September
Ananya Mariam Rajesh and Mike Scarcella, Reuters | Posted July 26 - 7:00 a.m. | Save Story
The proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger and Albertsons has been halted until the Colorado District Court rules on a lawsuit filed to block the deal that is expected to push up grocery prices, State Attorney General Phil Weiser said on Thursday.
Chicken wings advertised as 'boneless' can have bones, Ohio Supreme Court decides
Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press | Updated July 25 - 10:17 p.m. | Save Story
By a 4-3 vote, the Ohio Supreme court on Thursday has rejected claims by a restaurant patron who suffered serious medical complications from getting a bone stuck in his throat.
Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press | Posted July 25 - 11:46 a.m. | Save Story
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments.
Southwest breaks with 50-year tradition and will assign seats
Associated Press | Posted July 25 - 7:25 a.m. | Save Story
Southwest Airlines is doing away with a 50-year tradition and plans to start assigning seats. The airline is also looking to introduce redeye flights.
Rexburg drive-in permanently closing after 75 years. Here's what's happening with the property
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted July 24 - 7:40 p.m. | Save Story
A longtime drive-in theater is closing its doors after 75 years of operation.
A real water theme park is finally open in southern Utah with debut of Zion Jellystone Park
Chris Reed, St. George News | Posted July 24 - 4:30 p.m. | Save Story
Yogi Bear's Zion Utah Jellystone Park Camp-Resort opened its gates for the first time on May 26. The resort includes a water park, amusement zone, recreational vehicle park and "glampers" resort.
What will Utah look like when the Olympics come in 2034?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted July 24 - 9:15 a.m. | Save Story
A new report details the significant demographic and economic growth that has occurred in the state since Salt Lake City first hosted the Winter Olympic Games and projected growth through 2034.
Apple likely to release foldable iPhone as early as 2026, the Information reports
Jaspreet Singh, Reuters | Posted July 23 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
Apple is likely to introduce its foldable iPhone as early as 2026, the Information reported on Tuesday, which could mark the biggest hardware design revamp for the company's most popular product.
Why Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn wants the 2034 Winter Games in Utah
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 9:19 p.m. | Save Story
Lindsey Vonn, a gold medalist who made her Olympic debut in 2002, is part of Utah's final pitch for another Olympics.
US opens investigation into Delta after global tech meltdown leads to massive cancellations
Matt Ott, Associated Press | Posted July 23 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. airline regulators have opened an investigation into Delta Air Lines, which is still struggling to restore operations on Tuesday, more than four full days after a faulty software update caused technological havoc worldwide.
Utahns at Washington Square betting they'll live their Olympic dreams
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted July 23 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns wait for what they all hope — and expect — will be the announcement from Paris that Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Games.
Federal judge dismisses claim in lawsuit against Utah's social media laws
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted July 23 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge dismissed a claim from a lawsuit by a tech industry group over Utah's social media regulations, saying federal law doesn't preempt the state's prohibitions of certain features on minors' social media accounts.
US opens probe into Delta following widespread flight cancellations
David Shepardson and Rajesh Kumar Singh, Reuters | Updated July 23 - 6:56 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Transportation Department said on Tuesday it is opening an investigation into Delta Air Lines after the carrier canceled more than 5,000 flights since Friday as it struggles to recover from a global cyber outage that snarled airlines worldwide.
US agency looking into targeted pricing based on personal data
Jody Godoy, Reuters | Updated July 23 - 11:49 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched a study of products that could allow companies to set different prices for consumers based on their locations, past purchases, and other personal data.
Fed to cut rates twice this year, with first move in September, economists predict
Indradip Ghosh, Reuters | Updated July 23 - 11:14 a.m. | Save Story
The Federal Reserve will cut interest rates just twice this year, in September and December, according to a growing majority of economists in a Reuters poll.
