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A SpaceX rocket is about to crash into the moon

Ashley Strickland, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 1:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Part of a SpaceX rocket used to launch a pair of robotic commercial lunar landers is expected to crash into the moon early Wednesday morning.

Special counsel who obtained Sen. Mike Lee's texts as part of Jan. 6 probe invited to testify before Senate

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Former special counsel Jack Smith has been invited to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its review of the Biden administration's investigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.

Rubicon wants testimonies of workers preserved before they return to home countries

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 12:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Now that the criminal investigations into Rubicon are complete, the company says it needs worker testimonies for its civil lawsuit before their visas expire.

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Hidden dangers of ants and spiders in Utah homes: Why prevention matters

Preventive Pest Control  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

The reality is that many pests live quietly in walls, crawl spaces and around a home's foundation, lurking just beneath the surface.

Exclusive-Trump administration drafting ban on Chinese data center devices, sources say

Alexandra Alper, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 11:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trump administration is drafting a ban on U.S. imports of new models of Chinese data center components, four people familiar with the matter told Reuters, as it seeks to ​protect the infrastructure that undergirds the AI boom.

1 dead, 1 hospitalized after crash near Cedar City

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

One person died and another was hospitalized after a crash on Monday near Cedar City on state Route 14.

Utah reports 48 cyclospora cases, all but 5 could be tied to travel

Emily Ashcraft, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 10:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has not had any recalled products connected to cyclosporiasis, but the state's Department of Health and Human Services is investigating five cases not connected to travel.

What do you want to know about the Great Salt Lake?

Heather May, Great Salt Lake Collaborative  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah leaders have set a goal to raise the Great Salt Lake by seven feet to 4,198 feet above sea level by the time Utah hosts the 2034 Winter Olympics.

Arson suspect arrested as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington

Dave Ryder and Matt McKnight, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man has been arrested on suspicion of deliberately starting one of three fires that have destroyed hundreds of buildings and forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes ​in and around Spokane, Washington.

Man accused of possessing videos of nearly 200 child sex abuse victims

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man arrested for allegedly meeting with a teen boy to engage in sexual activity is now facing charges for suspicion of possessing child sex abuse material

School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids' bodies

Cheyanne Mumphrey, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

Health experts say parents should keep children's backpacks as light as possible and ensure they fit properly to help prevent strain and injury as students return to school.

'Super El Niño' is coming. What does that mean for Utah ski resorts?

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Meteorologists are looking ahead as the odds of a strong El Niño grow, which may affect Utah's upcoming winter. Skiers and snowboarders are hopeful the state will have a strong winter.

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The reason why most people unknowingly overpay their taxes in retirement

B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions and Advisors  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

"Most people don't overpay their taxes because they saved too much money," Ryan says. "They overpay taxes because nobody ever taught them how to withdraw their money in retirement."

SWAT, tear gas used to capture wanted Arizona fugitive in southern Utah

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 7:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man with a full extradition warrant to Arizona was arrested in southern Utah over the weekend following an hours-long standoff.

Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save 100 of globe's most threatened species

Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 7:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Foundations funded and co-founded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched an initiative committing $200 million to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species, including endangered lemurs, salamanders, pangolins, pigs and echidnas.

Food Network star talks filming in 'the absolute middle of nowhere' Utah — and cooking a turkey with Shaq

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 6:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Susie Bulloch and her teammate Christie Vanover are competing in the new Food Network show "Pitmasters," which brought top barbecue cooks to southern Utah for a week of filming.

The longevity gold rush: Inside Utah's booming business of living better, longer

Brooke Nally for KSL  |  Posted Aug. 4 - 6:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

The business of living longer is booming in Utah. Here's what's driving it.

Blanche formally dismantles anti-weaponization fund in deal to advance attorney general nomination

Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has agreed to formally rescind a proposed $1.78 billion fund for individuals who claim they are victims of government weaponization.

1 arrested following police chase, fiery crash

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 10:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

A man who police say was intoxicated and sped away from police was arrested after crashing into a tree, causing his car to catch on fire.

Wall Street rallies to kick off August on Iran talks optimism

Chuck Mikolajczak and Johann M Cherian, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 3 - 9:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. stocks kicked off August on a strong note, with each of the three major indexes rallying more ​than 1% as signs of de-escalating U.S.-Iran tensions pulled down oil prices and Treasury yields in a busy week for earnings and economic data.

Utah Sen. John Curtis proposes state-led migrant worker pilot program

Brigham Tomco, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 3 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Sen. John Curtis announced the introduction of a bill on Monday that would create a voluntary state-sponsored visa program.

Large brush fire sparks in Millcreek nature preserve

Devin Oldroyd and Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 3 - 9:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fire crews responded to a large brush fire on I-80 in Millcreek on Monday evening.

Widemouth 2 Fire spikes to over 68,000 acres amid 'perfect storm'

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 3 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Widemouth 2 Fire has now burned over 68,000 acres amid a record run over the weekend, while smoke is also entering the state from the Pacific Northwest.