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What's streaming on Disney+ and Hulu in September

Payton Davis, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 7:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here's a look at what's coming to Hulu and Disney+ in September.

Prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government killed in Israeli strike

Enas Alashray and Ahmed Tolba, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 7:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

The prime minister of Yemen's Houthi government and several other ministers were killed in an Israeli strike, the head of the Houthi Supreme Political Council said on Saturday.

Once homeless and addicted, St. George man partners with police to help those in need

Jessi Bang, St. George News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 6:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

Once consumed entirely by his addiction to the point of becoming homeless, Jesse Soto, 28, said he wants to help others facing the same struggles he once knew too well.

World's first gene-edited horses are shaking up the genteel sport of polo

Leila Miller, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 5:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

They look like ordinary foals, docile with honey brown coats and white facial patches, content to spend their days munching alfalfa in a cordoned-off pasture in rural Buenos Aires province.

How much money do refineries contribute to Utah?

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 5:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The oil and gas extracted in Utah outpaces local consumption, and while some may complain about the refineries located along the Wasatch Front, all have made substantial financial investments.

16-year-old 'extremely critical' after being struck by car in Herriman

Alex Tumalip, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 16-year-old is in extremely critical condition after being struck by a moving vehicle Friday night while exploring a construction site with two other juveniles, Herriman police said.

Have You Seen This? Apparently, butterflies prefer bald men

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 3:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

There's something about this man's bald head that makes butterflies actually become territorial over it.

Layton teen named one of America's Strongest Teens

Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 2:49 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah high school senior Jack Livingston earned first place in the 15- to 17-year-old category of the annual America's Strongest Teen competition held in California this month.

Spirit Airlines files for bankruptcy again but vows to keep flying

Rio Yamat, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 1:52 p.m.  |  Save Story

Budget carrier Spirit Airlines said Friday that it has filed for fresh bankruptcy protection months after emerging from a Chapter 11 reorganization.

Neighbors spring into action after Cedar Hills lightning strikes tree, catches it on fire

Brittany Tait, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 12:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Augustus family wasn't home when a lightning bolt struck their front yard, igniting a 15-foot evergreen tree.

'25 years in the slow lane': Celebrating Roadblock the tortoise

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Roadblock, a 95-pound Sulcata tortoise at Rockstar Pets in Tooele, always basking in the sun and perking his head up when a new person walks in, celebrated his 25th birthday Wednesday.

How Utah woman says she got hit with Medicare fraud

Sloan Schrage, KSL-TV  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

Linda Karlinsey didn't order $2,600 worth of medical supplies. Why is a New York-based medical supply company continually trying to charge her for them?

Meta created flirty chatbots of Taylor Swift, other celebrities without permission

Jeff Horwitz, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 10:54 a.m.  |  Save Story

Meta has appropriated the names and likenesses of celebrities – including Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway and Selena Gomez – to create dozens of flirty social-media chatbots without their permission, Reuters has found.

Where have all the babies gone? US population continues to change

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released yet another demographic report showing that people in the U.S. are having fewer babies — a trend holding true worldwide.

Bondi fires Justice Department employee for gesturing at National Guard

Jasper Ward, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 9:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi fired a Department of Justice official on Friday for making a vulgar gesture to members of the National Guard deployed to Washington, D.C., on her way to work.

'Am I gonna lose my leg?': St. George motorcyclist recounts life-changing crash

Cody Blowers, St. George News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 8:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

A motorcycle rider severely injured in a crash last week wanted to tell his story — one that involved bystanders who jumped in to help, a hero with a tourniquet, skilled physicians and a friend who never gave up.

Utah attorney general joins national push to curb deepfake pornography

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The advancement of technology has created a realm of abuse in the creation of and easier access to deepfake imagery.

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Test Drive: The 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo is a blend of street truck fun and daily usability

Jason Bell  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

The 2025 Maverick brings back the street truck, with a generous dose of fun, style, comfort and practicality.

Kennedy names his deputy Jim O'Neill as interim CDC chief after Monarez firing

Ahmed Aboulenein and Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 30 - 7:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. named Jim O'Neill as acting director at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention after firing former director Susan Monarez on Wednesday.

What shows are coming to the stage in Utah this fall?

Valerie Jones, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fall is just around the corner, and there are plenty of fun — and spooky — shows coming to Utah theaters this season.

KK Ream becomes youngest goalscorer in NWSL history in 2-1 Utah Royals win in Portland

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 30 - 12:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

At 16 years and 53 days, Ream became the youngest goalscorer in NWSL history with her goal in the 86th minute after coming off the bench just six minutes earlier.

American Fork traveled to West, finished strong to claim 18-12 win in defensive battle

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 11:55 p.m.  |  Save Story

It was an early-season heavyweight matchup between Salt Lake and Utah counties Friday night at West High.

For mom: Presley Freeman's 1st career goal keeps No. 11 BYU soccer unbeaten, 2-0 over Auburn

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Aug. 29 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

You could say things were a bit personal for Presley Freeman when No. 11 BYU women's soccer hosted Auburn.