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Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say

Musk's SpaceX is building spy satellite network for US intelligence agency, sources say

Joey Roulette and Marisa Taylor, Reuters  |  Posted March 18 - 11:37 a.m.  |  Save Story

SpaceX is building a network of hundreds of spy satellites under a classified contract with a U.S. intelligence agency, five sources familiar with the program said, demonstrating deepening ties between billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk's space company and national security agencies.
Supreme Court examines social media case over standards for free speech

Supreme Court examines social media case over standards for free speech

Mark Sherman, Associated Press  |  Updated March 18 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Supreme Court is taking up a dispute between Republican-led states and the Biden administration over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics including COVID-19 and election security.
United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents

United Airlines CEO tries to reassure customers that the airline is safe despite recent incidents

David Koenig, Associated Press  |  Posted March 18 - 7:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The CEO of United Airlines is trying to reassure travelers that the airline is safe despite a series of recent incidents ranging from a panel falling off a plane to an engine fire.
Navajo Nation to inject $74M into manufactured home facility for new housing, to spur economy

Navajo Nation to inject $74M into manufactured home facility for new housing, to spur economy

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted March 17 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

ZenniHome plans to build a new plant within the Navajo Nation, which is expected to create hundreds of jobs and bolster the reservation's economic fortunes.
Utah small business worries that TikTok ban could hurt growth

Utah small business worries that TikTok ban could hurt growth

Mike Anderson, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 17 - 8:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

A small Utah pharmacy is worried the proposed federal ban on TikTok could hurt other small businesses' growth.
Utah health department warns that dangerous, counterfeit car seats becoming more common

Utah health department warns that dangerous, counterfeit car seats becoming more common

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 17 - 7:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Tooele County Health Department is warning parents to be aware of the prevalence of counterfeit car seats on the market that endanger children.
Utah business works to catch the attention of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce

Utah business works to catch the attention of Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce

Karah Brackin, KSL-TV  |  Posted March 17 - 5:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah brand is hoping to catch the attention of one of America's most popular couples — Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Now you can spend a night behind bars — in comfort

Now you can spend a night behind bars — in comfort

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted March 17 - 12:26 p.m.  |  Save Story

Ephraim began as a military fort long before it became best known as the home of Snow College.
Citing alleged abuses on OnlyFans, lawmakers call for stronger safeguards

Citing alleged abuses on OnlyFans, lawmakers call for stronger safeguards

Linda So and Andrew R.C. Marshall, Reuters  |  Posted March 17 - 11:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Three U.S. lawmakers and two in Britain called for tougher safeguards against online sexual exploitation after a Reuters investigation identified more than 140 police complaints of nonconsensual pornography on OnlyFans, the popular adults-only website.
Tuition likely going up at Utah's public colleges and universities next fall

Tuition likely going up at Utah's public colleges and universities next fall

Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News  |  Posted March 17 - 11:16 a.m.  |  Save Story

With a year of tuition freezes in their rearview mirror, tuition will likely go up at Utah's public colleges and universities next fall.
Zion Guru's new Springdale location coaching national park visitors to care

Zion Guru's new Springdale location coaching national park visitors to care

Stephanie DeGraw, St. George News  |  Posted March 17 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new building for a Springdale, Washington County, business symbolizes its philosophy of connecting with nature and leaving a visited place better than when found.
Utah Sens. Lee and Romney have different takes on the TikTok bill

Utah Sens. Lee and Romney have different takes on the TikTok bill

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted March 16 - 7:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sens. Mike Lee and Mitt Romney, both Republicans, have different views on the TikTok bill that sailed through the House earlier this week.
Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers

Libraries struggle to afford the demand for e-books, seek new state laws in fight with publishers

Susan Haigh, Associated Press  |  Posted March 16 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Libraries across the U.S. are struggling to cover the cost of e-books, which have grown in popularity. Digital copies of books often cost libraries four or more times the price consumers pay. And unlike paper books, an e-book doesn't last.
The plight of bees and efforts to protect them

The plight of bees and efforts to protect them

Beth Neels, Wealth of Geeks via Associated Press  |  Posted March 16 - 9:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bees have become so valuable that beekeepers are having their hives stolen. In late January, the Fresno County, California, sheriff reported nearly 100 beehives, valued at $34,000, were stolen from an almond grove.
Many voters frustrated by the US economy due to home prices

Many voters frustrated by the US economy due to home prices

Josh Boak, Associated Press  |  Posted March 16 - 8:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Going into this election year, the United States is slogging through a housing affordability crisis. At the root of this problem: America failed to build enough homes for its growing population.
Delete a background or smooth out a face? Easy. Digital photo manipulation is mainstream

Delete a background or smooth out a face? Easy. Digital photo manipulation is mainstream

Deepti Hajela, Associated Press  |  Posted March 16 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

The idea that a visual image is an absolute truth is outdated. That was seen in recent days when controversy swirled around an image of Kate, Princess of Wales, and her three children.
Best Buy recalls over 287,000 air fryers due to overheating issue that can melt or shatter parts

Best Buy recalls over 287,000 air fryers due to overheating issue that can melt or shatter parts

Associated Press  |  Updated March 15 - 9:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Best Buy is recalling more than 287,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens due to an overheating issue that can cause the products' parts to melt or shatter, posing fire and injury risks.
Here's how Utah is approaching an energy transition now that 'the easy coal is gone'

Here's how Utah is approaching an energy transition now that 'the easy coal is gone'

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted March 15 - 8:24 p.m.  |  Save Story

Coal has dominated Utah's energy landscape for years, but now the state is looking to pursue other avenues to get its power.
Millions have played Wordle, but there's more to the game than you'd expect

Millions have played Wordle, but there's more to the game than you'd expect

Saira Mueller, CNN  |  Posted March 15 - 12:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Wordle — the daily word game that became a cultural phenomenon during the pandemic — released its 1,000th puzzle on Friday.