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Eli Lilly on track to launch oral obesity drug in second quarter, pending US approval

Eli Lilly on track to launch oral obesity drug in second quarter, pending US approval

Reuters  |  Posted March 4 - 4:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eli Lilly CFO Lucas ‌Montarce said on Monday it is preparing to launch its new ⁠oral obesity drug, orforglipron, ​in the United States ⁠as early as the second quarter of this ‌year.
What changes is the Utah Legislature making to state employees' benefits?

What changes is the Utah Legislature making to state employees' benefits?

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted March 4 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill to make significant changes to the benefits each state employee receives, including what leave they receive and how their 401(k) plans are matched.
American Red Cross of Utah offers A1C testing for blood donors

American Red Cross of Utah offers A1C testing for blood donors

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted March 3 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rolling up a sleeve to donate blood in March could benefit you while you're helping someone else.
30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all

30 years after Pokémon's release, fans are still trying to catch 'em all

Jaimie Ding And Liam Mcewan, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 10:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

In the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, its popularity continues with fans young and old.
AARP Utah offering free tax help

AARP Utah offering free tax help

Tamara Vaifanua, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 27 - 7:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Volunteers with AARP Tax-Aide Service are ready to help Utah seniors, and anybody else, that may be wary of how new federal rules will impact tax season.
SLC Padel Club builds community as it launches Utah's first padel facility

SLC Padel Club builds community as it launches Utah's first padel facility

Hayden Madson, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Even as a newcomer, the SLC Padel Club is seeking to build community and belonging as it introduces Utah to padel.
He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here's what he learned about your finances

He worked on Wall Street for nearly 50 years. Here's what he learned about your finances

John Towfighi, CNN  |  Posted Feb. 16 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A longtime Wall Street analyst share the lessons he's learned from a career stretching across booms, busts, and a transformation in investing
Unplugged for 48 hours: Inside the viral Analog Bag Challenge

Unplugged for 48 hours: Inside the viral Analog Bag Challenge

Mindy Dunyon, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 15 - 7:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

KSL took on the viral Analog Bag Challenge and spoke with an expert about how social media scrolling affects our brains.
Utah students, seniors talk about America 250

Utah students, seniors talk about America 250

Carole Mikita, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 11 - 9:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Churchill Junior High and seniors at Friendship Manor talked about how they feel about being Americans as the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Caffeinated beverages may help protect the brain, study says

Caffeinated beverages may help protect the brain, study says

Nancy Lapid, Reuters  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:38 a.m.  |  Save Story

Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in ​a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday.
For many aging adults in Salt Lake County, affording groceries is a daily challenge, study finds

For many aging adults in Salt Lake County, affording groceries is a daily challenge, study finds

Curtis Booker, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 11:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Preliminary findings from new research highlights struggles Salt Lake County seniors face affording groceries.
Analysis of health data places Utah 10th, Idaho first in overall health

Analysis of health data places Utah 10th, Idaho first in overall health

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 9 - 6:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah residents report they are more active than most other states, and they're ranked lowest on alcohol consumption. But Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data shows the state's obesity rate is increasing at a higher rate than many other states.
After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

After 80 years, Minute Maid's frozen canned juices are getting put on ice

Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Minute Maid helped make orange juice a year-round morning staple when it started shipping cans of frozen juice around the U.S. Now it's being phased out, Coca-Cola announced Wednesday.
Pet owners run in memory of loved ones lost at unique St. George event

Pet owners run in memory of loved ones lost at unique St. George event

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 6:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

St. George created a 5K/10K race for pet owners to show their love for their pets, present and past.
The biggest financial concern for Utahns may surprise you

The biggest financial concern for Utahns may surprise you

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted Feb. 4 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A new statewide survey not only revealed deep concerns among Utahns when it comes to the state of the economy and inflation, but also identified their biggest single worry — groceries.
Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining

Gone are the days of the $1 buffet in Las Vegas. Now $175 buffets offer luxury dining

Jessica Hill, Associated Press  |  Posted Feb. 1 - 10:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Eighty years ago, the first Las Vegas buffet opened with the $1 Western-themed Buckaroo Buffet that offered cold cuts and cheese. Today, visitors can drop $175 on luxury buffets with lobster tail, prime rib and limitless drinks.
We tested 4 popular scam-detection apps. Here's what actually worked

We tested 4 popular scam-detection apps. Here's what actually worked

Courtney Johns, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 30 - 11:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Artificial intelligence is creating more convincing scams, with fake emails, cloned voices and spoofed caller IDs. KSL tested four scam-detection applications, and here's what worked.
Team KSL learns what makes an authentic Italian meal ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Team KSL learns what makes an authentic Italian meal ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics

Deanie Wimmer, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 30 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Team KSL prepares to head to Italy for the Winter Olympics, the group learned the five rules for an authentic experience at a restaurant from one in their own backyard.
Walmart boosts pharmacy pay, elevates 3,000 roles in health care push

Walmart boosts pharmacy pay, elevates 3,000 roles in health care push

Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 28 - 12:23 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. retailer Walmart on Wednesday said it has ​elevated 3,000 pharmacy technician roles to operations team lead positions, lifting their average hourly ⁠wages to $28 from $22.