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BYU lands 6 preseason All-Big 12 honors, led by returning RB LJ Martin

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Reigning Big 12 offensive player of the Year LJ Martin was named preseason offensive player of the year Monday in a vote of media that cover the league. He was one of six Cougars named to the All-Big 12 preseason team, along with Utah's Mana Carvalho.

Microsoft joins AI-driven tech layoff wave with 4,800 job cuts

Reuters  |  Posted July 6 - 1:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Microsoft is cutting about 2.1% of its workforce, or roughly 4,800 jobs, as the Windows maker restructures parts of its commercial and Xbox businesses, ​joining other tech titans in a wave of layoffs.

Integrity of World Cup questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

Graham Dunbar, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 12:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday. Balogun was issued a red card in the U.S. match vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina last week, resulting in a suspension for the Belgium contest. Trump called Infantino after the game with Bosnia to plead his case to overturn the call, and FIFA lifted the suspension on Sunday. That prompted a day of off-field furor at the World Cup.

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy, Associated Press  |  Updated July 6 - 11:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee.

Ogden man charged in weekend crash that pinned, injured 11-year-old girl

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 11:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

An Ogden man faces several felony counts in a crash that injured four people in a parking lot where they and others had gathered to watch a fireworks show.

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By the power vested in me: How I married 468 couples as a part-time job

Mallory Mailloux, Deseret News  |  Posted July 6 - 11:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Forget Las Vegas. Utah County is America's real wedding capital. Here's what I learned as a teenage wedding officiant.

New partnership touts nuclear-powered AI with minimal water use

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Updated July 6 - 10:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Valar Atomics, an advanced nuclear power startup, announced a collaboration with Nvidia on Wednesday afternoon to explore the development of artificial intelligence data centers in Utah.

Man hit in back by suspected stray bullet at Thanksgiving Point, police say

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 10:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was hit by a bullet that police believe was shot into the air somewhere nearby Thanksgiving Point in Lehi on Saturday.

Utah Venezuelans mark Independence Day while mourning earthquake victims

Shelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated July 6 - 9:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Several Venezuelans living in Utah gathered to pray, sing and reflect after two massive earthquakes in the South American nation took the lives of more than 3,300 citizens.

US futures rise as oil weighed by supply while earnings loom

Wayne Cole and Harry Robertson, Reuters  |  Updated July 6 - 9:27 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. futures ticked higher and European stocks traded near record highs on Monday as the potential for increased energy ​supplies pulled down oil prices, while investors awaited a crucial earnings season for the AI sector.

Netflix nods to nostalgia with new 'Little House on the Prairie' TV series

Matt Silverstein and Danielle Broadway, Reuters  |  Updated July 6 - 8:52 a.m.  |  Save Story

For Australian actor Luke Bracey, joining Netflix's 2026 adaptation ​of the classic 1935 book "Little House on the Prairie" represents the return of a story that resonates across generations.

Is AI ready to take over your prescriptions? Doctors are wary of Utah's automated refill program

Matthew Perrone, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 8:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

An AI program in the state of Utah has sparked a vigorous debate about the role of the technology in health care. Utah is the first state in the nation to allow AI to renew prescriptions for patients.

Utah's specialty license plates receive a colorful new glow-up

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah has ditched its standard white background specialty license plate design for more black plates, along with various other colors and even picturesque scenes.

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Visit Switzerland for $3,999 — including airfare out of SLC

Jensen McKay Tours  |  Posted July 6 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

Here's everything you need to know about the Jensen McKay Tours' Switzerland tour.

Cache Valley honors America 250 with community picnic and patriotic program

Emma Benson, KSL  |  Posted July 6 - 7:26 a.m.  |  Save Story

Live music, picnic blankets and lawn chairs filled Merlin Olsen Park Sunday during an America 250 community picnic and patriotic program.

Hemingway's masterpiece on Spain's bull runs turns 100 years old with its allure intact

Joseph Wilson, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 7:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bill Hillmann has been gored three times while running with the bulls in Spain, but he wouldn't miss this year's San Fermin festival for anything.

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece and Spain while Greek authorities warn of toxic smoke

Elena Becatoros, Associated Press  |  Posted July 6 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Hundreds of firefighters battled wildfires in Portugal, Greece and Spain on Sunday, with Spain and Italy sending reinforcements to Portugal to help with a massive blaze.

The housing hustle: Students, summers and scam artists

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted July 6 - 6:13 a.m.  |  Save Story

No matter their reason, college students all have one thing in common: They must sell their existing lease quickly or be forced to pay double rent on an already tight college budget.

FIFA lifts US star striker Balogun's red card suspension at World Cup after Trump calls Infantino

Ronald Blum And Michelle L. Price, Associated Press  |  Updated July 5 - 10:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. President Donald Trump intervened on behalf of star U.S. forward Folarin Balogun, whose red-card suspension was lifted in a decision that allows him to play in a World Cup match against Belgium on Monday.

Utah Royals' record 10-match unbeaten streak snapped in Chicago

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 10:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Royals' franchise-record 10-match unbeaten run came to a halt Sunday afternoon in a place the Royals have never won.

50 years ago, Rob Moore joined Big-D Construction when it had 3 employees; now it has 3,000

Lee Benson, Deseret News  |  Posted July 5 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Fifty years after joining Big-D Construction as one of its first employees, Rob Moore looks back on helping build the Utah company into a national construction firm with 3,000 employees.

NFL legendary coach Andy Reid joins Tabernacle Choir's tribute to America's 250th anniversary

Dan Rascon, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 9:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Legendary coach Andy Reid helped deliver a message of unity and patriotism during a special broadcast of Music & the Spoken Word honoring America's 250th anniversary.

Helper neighbors gather for America's Potluck to celebrate community

Alex Cabrero, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 9:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Families, friends and visitors gathered at Helper City Park and along Main Street to take part in a nationwide event celebrating America's 250th anniversary.