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'Positive Coaching' boosting high school sports experience for Jordan District student-athletes
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 3 - 8:04 a.m. | Save Story
Girls wrestling team co-captains say their capacity to lift their teammates and themselves has sharpened after participating in a workshop last month.
Giving Tuesday important for lesser-known nonprofits, too
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 2 - 4:18 p.m. | Save Story
Giving Tuesday is on Dec. 3, and local nonprofits need donations more than ever. They also have been hit badly by inflation, and that has impacted how they do what they do.
Can AI chatbots make your holiday shopping easier?
Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 2 - 12:32 p.m. | Save Story
Tired of thinking about what gifts to get everyone this year? Artificial intelligence chatbots might help, but don't expect them to always give you the right answers.
'Wicked' star speaks out against 'harmful' ableist comments made about her character
Alli Rosenbloom, CNN | Updated Dec. 2 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
"Wicked" actress Marissa Bode is asking for kindness after receiving ableist comments on social media.
Why Utah leads the way in 'golden gigs'
Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV | Posted Dec. 1 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
A recent study, which looked at retirees who have side hustles, found Utah leads the way in earnings from those jobs at $825 a month.
Good news for shelter cats, dogs as holidays approach
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 29 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Best Friends Animal Society is reporting fewer kills for the first time since the pandemic. Utah is a no-kill state, but it appears more states are getting on board. Adoptions are up, too, a win-win.
What level of income marks financial success? Here's what Americans had to say
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 29 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Even though most Americans rank "happiness" as the most important benchmark to feeling successful, they have a number in mind when it comes to gauging how much income it takes to feel like they've made it.
Antibiotics cost-effective, safe surgery alternative for kids with appendicitis
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 28 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
Treating children who have uncomplicated acute appendicitis only with antibiotics is both cost-effective and safe compared to having surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.
Thanksgiving leftovers: What to keep, when to toss and how to stay healthy
Leah Ingram, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 28 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Ask most Americans about Thanksgiving and they'll likely tell you that one of the best parts of the holiday isn't so much the original meal but enjoying the leftovers afterward. However, food isn't meant to last forever.
Temple Square's Christmas lights are back. Here's what to expect this season
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:32 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors will have more room to roam around Temple Square this season as its iconic Christmas lights return this weekend.
Benefits of gratitude: The healthiest side dish
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 27 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
It's the season of thanks, and research shows being grateful can have many health benefits.
China's hottest new tourist attraction is 5,000 feet in the air
Hassan Tayir, CNN | Posted Nov. 27 - 9:19 a.m. | Save Story
China has 3.7 million square miles of land to explore, but more and more young Chinese travelers are opting to see their country from the sky.
Italian village offers $1 homes to those upset by election results
Silvia Marchetti, CNN | Updated Nov. 24 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
A rural town in Italy is using the outcome of the U.S. election as a springboard to help revive its fortunes.
Fluctuations in blood pressure over time may be linked to higher sudden cardiac death risk
Laura Williamson, American Heart Association News, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 24 - 7:41 a.m. | Save Story
A new study suggests those with long-term fluctuations in blood pressure may face a higher risk for sudden cardiac death.
Weight-loss drug coverage rises among largest US employers, Mercer survey finds
Amina Niasse, Reuters | Posted Nov. 20 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
About 44% of U.S. employers with 500 or more employees cover drugs for weight loss in 2024, up from 41% in 2023, according to a survey from consulting firm Mercer released on Wednesday.
What makes walking so great for your health and what else you need to do
Laura Ungar, Associated Press | Posted Nov. 19 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
Does 10,000 steps a day really matter? Doctors say it does, in addition to other exercises you need to add to your repertoire.
Sitting too much linked to heart disease –– even if you work out, according to new study
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted Nov. 18 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Sitting at your desk all day may put you at greater risk for heart disease — even if you work out in your spare time, according to new research.
50 years on, Salt Lake County's Whitmore Library endures as a community staple
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 17 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Whitmore Library was constructed in Cottonwood Heights in 1974 as a response to increased demand for library space in a growing Salt Lake County. The county library system recently celebrated 50 years of the Whitmore branch.
Utah ranks 2nd among most charitable states in 2024
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 16 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
In 2023, 73% of the world's adult population acted charitably to a stranger through donations, service, or some other form, according to the 2024 World Giving Index.
Look up this weekend for a celestial double feature
Taylor Nicioli, CNN | Posted Nov. 16 - 1:56 p.m. | Save Story
The Beaver Moon won't be the only sight to look out for in the skies this weekend.
'The Disneyland of grocery stores': How Trader Joe's became a tourist hot spot
Lilit Marcus, CNN | Posted Nov. 16 - 11:53 a.m. | Save Story
How did a small marketplace for unusual groceries turn into a worldwide landmark? Read more here.
Everything is under $20 at Amazon's newest store
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted Nov. 14 - 6:54 a.m. | Save Story
Amazon is launching a new storefront with major discounts on electronics, clothing and more in response to its competitors opening marketplaces of their own.
Americans are feeling anxious — so they're 'doom spending'
Erika Tulfo, CNN | Posted Nov. 10 - 9:40 p.m. | Save Story
Kelsea Palm was feeling out of sorts as the presidential election was approaching. So, she did what many Americans do when they're feeling anxious: She went shopping.
FDA proposes ending use of popular decongestant present in cold medicines
Reuters | Posted Nov. 7 - 11:25 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed to remove oral phenylephrine, widely used in cold and cough syrups, as an active ingredient in over-the-counter drugs for nasal congestion, stating it is not effective, the health regulator said on Thursday.
Limiting babies' exposure to sugar may protect from disease later
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 4 - 6:55 p.m. | Save Story
Parents who want to reduce the risk their child will grow up to have diabetes or heart disease should consider restricting sugar consumption for their first 1,000 days.
Utahns celebrate Dia de Los Muertos
Brianna Chavez, KSL-TV | Posted Nov. 3 - 9:41 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of Utahns celebrated Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos on Saturday at different events across the Salt Lake Valley.
Are you ready for daylight saving time to end?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Nov. 2 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
Get ready for an extra hour of sleep Sunday. That's when most of the U.S. will help their clocks "fall back" an hour to mark the end of daylight saving time at 2 a.m.
Trick or treat? Here's a look at Utah's Halloween evening forecast
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 31 - 11:03 a.m. | Save Story
Utahns planning to take their children trick-or-treating or to attend any Halloween-related events Thursday evening may want to bring more than a jacket.
Daylight saving time ends this weekend. Here's how to prepare for the potential health effects
Associated Press | Updated Oct. 28 - 7:32 p.m. | Save Story
Next Sunday is the time to move clocks back in the U.S. Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time on Nov. 3, which means setting your clock back an hour.
Target releases its cheapest-ever Thanksgiving meal deal
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted Oct. 28 - 7:48 a.m. | Save Story
Target is lowering the price of its Thanksgiving meal bundle, adding to the roughly 8,000 products that have been discounted as it attempts to attract inflation-weary shoppers during the holiday season.
Eagle Mountain's 'Headless Horseman' says she does it for the smiles
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 26 - 9:02 p.m. | Save Story
For the past seven years, Tiffany Ulmer has been dressing as the Headless Horseman and other characters to bring joy to Eagle Mountain residents — and it's working.
Map: Your guide to Halloween decorations, haunted houses and pumpkin patches in Utah 👻
Yvette Cruz, KSL.com | Updated Oct. 25 - 4:59 p.m. | Save Story
Make your way to any of the locations on our map to see how Utahns have decorated their homes this year, or visit a local haunted house or pumpkin patch for some fall fun.
What Navy defensive line coach Va'a Niumatalolo learned from his dad, Ken — and BYU's Kalani Sitake
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 20 - 9:44 p.m. | Save Story
Long before Va'a Niumatalolo was coaching-up Navy's defensive lineman, he was locking-in on a couple of other college football coaches.
These are Gen Z's priorities when picking a new city to live in
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 20 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
While coming of age, Generation Z experienced a worldwide pandemic and nationwide political unrest and is now entering the economy during record inflation and high cost of living.
Butterball is making the worst part of cooking a Thanksgiving turkey much easier
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Updated Oct. 18 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
Cooking a Thanksgiving turkey presents a host of unique challenges, including making sure it's not dry and making sure it's delicious. But thawing out a multi-pound frozen bird is the first big one.
Red Butte Garden welcomes the public to BOOtanical event
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 17 - 8:19 a.m. | Save Story
Red Butte Garden holds its annual Halloween celebration — BOOtanical — for residents of all ages.
Price postal workers deliver love and hope for co-worker
Brittnie Anderson, ETV News | Posted Oct. 16 - 9:50 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. postal workers for the post office in Price joined together to show love and support to their fellow mail courier who was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds wins 51st World Championship
The Associated Press | Posted Oct. 14 - 5:25 p.m. | Save Story
A Minnesota horticulture teacher has remained the reigning champion of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. Travis Gienger's massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.
Man runs a book club at Utah State Prison
Arianne Brown for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 13 - 8:54 p.m. | Save Story
Elliot Morris has been running a book club for the past five years at the Utah State Correctional Facility. This semester, the focus is on Utah authors, many of which are slated to visit the club to discuss their books.
Teens are feeling pressured and burned out, study shows. Here's how to help
Kara Alaimo, CNN | Updated Oct. 13 - 8:22 p.m. | Save Story
Some 81% of teens ages 13 through 17 feel pressure that leaves them feeling badly about their game plans, achievements, appearances, social lives, friendships and/or how informed they are about issues, the survey found.
Cities are using sheep to graze in urban landscapes, and people love it
Kristin M. Hall, Associated Press | Posted Oct. 13 - 12:26 p.m. | Save Story
Munching their way through green spaces in urban environments, sheep and goats are becoming a trendy sight in cities.
Hospice need not be a 'scary word' for those in need of help
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 12 - 10:17 a.m. | Save Story
To work in a field where death is the expected outcome might not seem enjoyable, but these hospice workers say it's fulfilling and an honor to be a part of.
Is healthy eating becoming out of reach for Utahns?
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 12 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
Millions of Americans still struggle to pay for groceries even if prices have eased from historic inflation.
More than 15 million US adults have ADHD, new study estimates
Puyaan Singh, Reuters | Updated Oct. 11 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Roughly 15.5 million U.S. adults have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, and most of them struggle with gaining access to treatment for the condition, according to data from a U.S. study released on Thursday.
Utah growth trend continues; state expected to surpass 4M mark by 2033
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's population is expected to expand by more than 500,000 in coming years and surpass the 4 million mark by 2033, spurred in part by economic growth.
Ogden man's low-rider paint job too good for what he paid
Brian Champagne for KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
The paint job on Andy Turrubiartez's pickup truck was so good that he paid the painter more than he was billed.
BYU study finds diesel exhaust can contribute to poor metabolism, weight gain
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 10 - 6:22 a.m. | Save Story
Most people understand diets full of fatty foods can affect people's health, but a new BYU study has found diesel exhaust can also contribute to metabolic diseases.
Skating event will honor young man killed in Salt Lake City last year
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 9 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Rory Swimm was killed on Oct. 13, 2023, near downtown Salt Lake City. Friends and family will gather on the 1-year anniversary of his death to celebrate his life with skateboarding fun.
Report says many Americans fear they're behind on retirement savings
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 9 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
For many Americans, the work they put into their jobs is motivated by a goal to retire comfortably. But with the economy as it is, many fear they're behind on retirement savings.
The success sequence boosts millennial mental health
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 6 - 3:07 p.m. | Save Story
Millennials can add better mental health to the list of reasons they should hit certain life milestones in a particular order, according to new research from the Institute for Family Studies.
When life threw punches, this new mom chose to fight like a girl
Karah Brackin, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 10:44 p.m. | Save Story
Four years ago, Shelby Osborne became a first-time, single mom. Dealing with postpartum rage, she found relief in boxing.
Local veterans take to the skies in open-cockpit World War II-era biplane
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted Oct. 4 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Dream Flights, a nonprofit out of Nevada, was in Utah on Friday morning to fly elderly veterans in a World War II-era trainer plane. The vets loved it.
What's impacting Salt Lake City's west side
Lindsay Aerts, KSL-TV | Posted Oct. 4 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
The neighborhoods that make up Salt Lake City's west side have historically been underserved, but residents hope that's starting to change through city investment and new housing stock.
'A sense of home': Effort to help Utahns experiencing homelessness becomes more permanent
Hanna Seariac, Deseret News | Posted Oct. 1 - 9:05 p.m. | Save Story
Microshelters are not the only solution to rising homelessness in Utah, but for some residents who live there, it has been a stepping stone to permanent housing.
Preston woman's homemade soap and candles are a major draw for customers
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Sept. 29 - 8:46 a.m. | Save Story
After being a stay-at-home mom for years, a Preston, Idaho, woman wanted a place to sell items she loved to shop for a little closer to home.
Stitching gratitude: 4 local veterans receive quilts from Iron County's Quilts of Valor
Jeff Richards, St. George News | Posted Sept. 28 - 8:20 p.m. | Save Story
Iron County's Quilts of Valor chapter recently honored four local military veterans with handcrafted patriotic quilts.
She bought a house at 10, and got started living the American dream.
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted Sept. 28 - 7:13 a.m. | Save Story
Amy Sunderland grew up very poor, with dirt floors, no electricity and no running water in Hunan province, China. Now she is living the American dream.
'Really dry': 3,600-year-old cheese buried with mummy
Katie Hunt, CNN | Updated Sept. 27 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Bronze Age desert dwellers unearthed from graves in what's now northwest China were buried with cheese scattered on their heads and necks — the oldest known cheese.
