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Powdered whole milk could be a culprit in the ByHeart botulism outbreak, tests show

Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Powdered whole milk used to make ByHeart infant formula could be a source of contamination that led to an outbreak of botulism that has sickened dozens of babies, U.S. health officials indicated Friday.

Will Congress rescind the Grand Staircase-Escalante land-use plan?

Kevin Lind, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office in July, requesting its opinion on whether the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument land-use plan could be classified as a "rule."

Musk's X investigated by EU over Grok sexualized images after public outcry

Foo Yun Chee and Sam Tabahriti, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Elon Musk's X faces investigation by the European Union into whether it disseminates illegal content, following public outcry ​over the spreading of manipulated sexualized images by its AI Grok chatbot.

Israel says remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered

Julia Frankel and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

Israel says the remains of the final hostage in Gaza have been recovered, clearing the way for the next phase of the ceasefire that stopped the Israel-Hamas war.

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How your income gets taxed in retirement: (It's more than you think)

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

You could owe far more in taxes on your retirement income than you think. Learn how you could avoid costly mistakes.

Unique Lehi retreat designed for new moms and their babies

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

The transition from a hospital to home with a new baby can be abrupt. One couple is hoping to bridge that gap with a retreat to give women the option of having more help postpartum.

Gold blasts past $5,000 to record high on safe-haven rush

Kavya Balaraman, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gold surged to a record high above $5,000 an ounce on Sunday, extending a historic rally as investors piled ​into the safe-haven asset amid rising geopolitical uncertainties.

Frigid weather stresses US electric grid

Tim McLaughlin, Reuters  |  Posted Jan. 26 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Electric grid operators on Saturday stepped up precautions to avoid rotating blackouts as frigid weather hitting half of the country's population stressed their operations.

Locals in the NFL: Patriots, Seahawks send 6 former Utah products to Super Bowl LX

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 11:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

Five players and one coach who played high school or college football in the state of Utah will play in Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.

Protecting animals and children from abuse through more communication and cross-reporting

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A commonly found link between animal and child abuse is what has inspired SB115, sponsored by Sen. Jen Plumb, D-Salt Lake City, this legislative session.

How Americans are using AI at work, according to a new Gallup poll

Matt O'brien and Linley Sanders, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

American workers adopted artificial intelligence into their work lives at a remarkable pace over the past few years, according to a new poll.

Utah urges water conservation preparations with outlook 'not looking great'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's snowpack remains well below average nearly four months into its normal snow collection season, and state water managers say it's concerning.

Deadly AI relationships with children? One Utah lawmaker wants to make it illegal

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 8:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are backing a bill to force AI chatbots to prioritize child safety — a move that could conflict with a Trump executive order aimed at limiting state AI regulations.

Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are

R.j. Rico And Emilie Megnien, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 7:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.

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7 critical things to know if you've been in an accident in Utah

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Remembering the important steps to take immediately after an accident can help make the process go much smoother.

Should University of Utah private equity deal for sports have state approval?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The University of Utah made a big splash last month with its intention to sign the first private equity deal in college sports.

Utah lawmakers divided over how to handle kratom

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 6:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah lawmakers are debating competing bills on kratom, with some pushing for a full ban and others favoring regulation amid ongoing safety concerns.

Family revives 1960s Yellowstone theater for a new era of live entertainment

Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 5:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A historic theater space with deep local roots is being brought back to life as a new generation prepares to reopen it this summer.

Too many cars don't stop on flashing reds, says school bus driver

Andrew Adams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bus driver said far too often cars fail to stop when his red lights are flashing while picking up and dropping off students, and on Wednesday he pleaded with other drivers to obey the law so that kids don't get hurt.

Protein is so last year. Why fiber is the next big thing

Jordan Valinsky, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Move over, protein. Fiber is on pace to be the next "it" nutrient of the year.

Man fatally shot during confrontation over vehicle burglaries in Roy

Sicily Stanton for KSL  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kenneth Keller, 58, died after being shot during a confrontation over reported vehicle burglaries in Roy, police said Sunday.

Feds reverse decision again, reapprove plan for Washington County highway

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Jan. 25 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Federal land managers have signed off on a controversial road project in southwest Utah in a move celebrated by local leaders and lambasted by conservation groups that have protested the project.

Latest shooting in Minnesota enforcement surge fuels more calls for immigration agents to leave

Sarah Raza, Jack Brook And Steve Karnowski, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 25 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Democratic officials and protesters on the streets are demanding that federal immigration officers leave Minnesota after a Border Patrol agent fatally shot a man in Minneapolis.