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Lululemon's lawsuit against Costco highlights the rise of fashion 'dupes'
Wyatte Grantham-philips and Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press | Updated July 5 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Fashion "dupes," or less expensive versions of high-end clothing and other accessories, are just about everywhere these days. They're also drawing some businesses into legal battles.
US Air Force suspends SpaceX rocket project on Pacific atoll, report says
Reuters | Updated July 5 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Air Force has suspended plans it had proposed with Elon Musk's SpaceX to test hypersonic rocket cargo deliveries from a remote Pacific atoll, according to a report this week in Stars and Stripes, an independent publication of the U.S. military.
Fireworks stand burglary suspect caught on camera offered forgiveness, reward, and a job
S.E. Jenkins, CNN | Updated July 5 - 10:41 a.m. | Save Story
An individual was caught on camera stealing thousands of dollars of inventory from a Crowley, Texas, fireworks stand, the owner said. Now, the owner is offering forgiveness, a $200 reward and a job to that person.
New Hill AFB wing commander committed to delivering F-35 dominance 'anytime, anywhere'
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
Air Force Col. Charles Fallon assumed leadership of Hill Air Force Base's 388th Fighter Wing Monday. The new commander said he is humbled, capable and prepared to fulfill the wing's mission to "deliver F-35 dominance anytime, anywhere."
Officials: At least 27 people are dead in Texas floods as the search continues for the missing
John Seewer and Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Updated July 5 - 9:44 a.m. | Save Story
Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, killing at least 27 people and leaving many others missing.
Archaeologists in Peru unveil 3,500-year-old city that linked coast and Andes
Reuters | Updated July 5 - 8:42 a.m. | Save Story
Archaeologists on Thursday unveiled a 3,500-year-old city in Peru that likely served as a trading hub linking Pacific coast cultures with those in the Andes and Amazon, flourishing around the same time as early civilizations in the Middle East and Asia.
Photo gallery: Salt Lake City hosts Monster Jam
Isaac Hale, Deseret News | Posted July 5 - 8:10 a.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City became the fifth host city for the annual Monster Jam World Finals marquee show, with performances Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Rice-Eccles Stadium.
Costco is opening earlier for certain members
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Updated July 5 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Costco has rolled out earlier shopping hours. But members have to pay a bit more to access it.
Bountiful couple one of many turning to GoFundMe to help fund IVF treatments
Ivy Farguheson, KSL.com | Posted July 5 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
A Bountiful couple was looking for ways to fund another IVF round because the cost is so high. Like others, they decided to launch a GoFundMe campaign.
Law enforcement staff up at Pineview Reservoir during busy holiday weekend
Mike Anderson, KSL-TV | Posted July 4 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Fourth of July is typically one of the busiest days of the year at Pineview Reservoir, which is why Weber County deputies are staffing up to help keep people safe there.
Are condos getting cheaper? Here's what a new study found
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 9:49 p.m. | Save Story
Condominium prices in the U.S. — and in the Salt Lake City metro area — have fallen, according to a new Redfin analysis, as buyers are paying more for single family houses.
As western Weber County grows, Walmart, Smith's Marketplace eye new locales
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted July 4 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
As western Weber County's population multiplies, notably in West Haven, Walmart and Smith's Marketplace officials are eying new locales in the growing area.
24 dead in Texas floods and more than 20 children missing from a girls summer camp
Hannah Fingerhut and Jim Vertuno, Associated Press | Updated July 4 - 9:00 p.m. | Save Story
Heavy rains have caused devastating flash floods in Texas Hill Country, killing at least 24 people and leaving many others missing.
West Wendover cancels fireworks display after multiple injured in accidental detonation
Jacob Freeman and Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted July 4 - 8:55 p.m. | Save Story
Multiple people sustained non-life-threatening injuries Friday morning after fireworks were accidentally detonated in West Wendover.
Photo gallery: Provo's annual Freedom Festival a July Fourth to remember
Tess Crowley, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 7:45 p.m. | Save Story
Utahns began their Fourth of July activities in many ways across the state, and one of he West's most treasured traditions is the Freedom Festival parade that entertained large crowds Friday morning on its route through downtown Provo.
Climbing the mountain within
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Utahn Renee DeHaan trekked to Mount Everest base camp this spring on her prosthetic leg. Here's her story.
Southern Utah man held without bail on child rape charges
Cody Blowers, St. George News | Posted July 4 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
A Washington City man accused of sexually assaulting an adolescent is being held without bail following his arrest over the weekend.
In July Fourth ceremony, Trump signs tax and spending bill into law
Trevor Hunnicutt, Reuters | Posted July 4 - 5:15 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed into law a massive package of tax and spending cuts at the White House on Friday, staging an outdoor ceremony on the Fourth of July holiday that took on the air of a Trump political rally.
'I'm very proud to be a Utahn': Marie Osmond sings praises to the place she calls home
Margaret Darby, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 5:14 p.m. | Save Story
Marie Osmond has high praise for Utah and its people.
Have You Seen This? Magic Kingdom fireworks show wows audience
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted July 4 - 3:30 p.m. | Save Story
Viewers took in a dazzling fireworks display Thursday at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
Honoring the unsung heroes: A monument to the Navajo Code Talkers rises in Utah
Garna Mejia, KSL-TV | Posted July 4 - 2:57 p.m. | Save Story
As Americans celebrate Independence Day, a new monument in West Valley City is quietly taking shape — one that honors a group of Native American heroes whose contributions were once shrouded in secrecy: the Navajo Code Talkers.
Are mortgage rates heading up or down?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted July 4 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
Mortgage rates were down again, dropping to 6.67% this week, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation reported, but that may not last.
Guilty plea by Kohberger doesn't end quest for more details in Idaho college student slayings
Ed White, Associated Press | Posted July 4 - 12:58 p.m. | Save Story
Bryan Kohberger has admitted guilt in the slayings of four students at the University of Idaho. But the public still doesn't know what motivated Kohberger to commit the knife attacks and how he chose his victims in 2022.
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