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BYU President Shane Reese has waved to thousands of motorists. How many waved back?

BYU President Shane Reese has waved to thousands of motorists. How many waved back?

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

If you've spent much time driving around Mapleton, there's a good chance Brigham Young University President Shane Reese has waved at you. Here's why he does it.
A rising number of Utahns are being sued over outstanding consumer debt. Here's why

A rising number of Utahns are being sued over outstanding consumer debt. Here's why

Art Raymond, Deseret News  |  Posted July 24 - 9:57 a.m.  |  Save Story

A complex legal process is contributing to default judgments in a majority of Utahns' cases involving outstanding consumer debt. How can the system improve?
In wildfire-ravaged Spain, farmers revive native sheep and cows to graze on flammable plants

In wildfire-ravaged Spain, farmers revive native sheep and cows to graze on flammable plants

Victoria Waldersee and Miguel Vidal, Reuters  |  Posted July 23 - 10:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

A goat-like cow is making a comeback in Spain's northwestern Galicia ​region, as communities reintroduce native livestock to rebalance ecosystems and reduce wildfires.
FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora finding was a false positive

FDA says Taylor Farms Cyclospora finding was a false positive

Reuters  |  Updated July 20 - 7:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

The FDA said laboratory experts re-checked lettuce sample results from Taylor Farms ‌in an investigation into an outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite and concluded the ⁠finding should be considered ​a false positive.
US FDA continues investigating Taylor Farms as Cyclosporiasis cases mount

US FDA continues investigating Taylor Farms as Cyclosporiasis cases mount

Ahmed Aboulenein, Yasmeen Abutaleb and Julie Steenhuysen, Reuters  |  Updated July 20 - 3:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. FDA said the basis for linking Taylor Farms' lettuce to the largest U.S. foodborne illness outbreak in recent years remains unchanged.
Your guide to Pioneer Day activities, fireworks in Utah

Your guide to Pioneer Day activities, fireworks in Utah

KSL.com staff  |  Posted July 19 - 3:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

Celebrate the state of Utah with fireworks, parades and all kinds of festivities around Utah on Pioneer Day.
Could digital fatigue and the analog movement save the stickshift?

Could digital fatigue and the analog movement save the stickshift?

Brian Champagne for KSL  |  Posted July 18 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Hipsters are reviving film photos and vinyl records. Could manual transmissions be next?
US appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

US appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

Jonathan Stempel, Reuters  |  Updated July 13 - 10:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A federal appeals court on Monday revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue over the ​painkiller's alleged link to autism.
Poll: 4 in 10 Utahns have skipped treatment, cut medication or delayed a doctor visit due to cost

Poll: 4 in 10 Utahns have skipped treatment, cut medication or delayed a doctor visit due to cost

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted July 13 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

Doug Lusty, 63, and his wife, Sandy, 65, have medical conditions that are difficult to manage due to both their symptoms and the high cost of care and prescription medications.
China adds second GLP-1 diabetes drug to essential medicine list

China adds second GLP-1 diabetes drug to essential medicine list

Andrew Silver, Reuters  |  Posted July 12 - 9:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

China will add a second GLP-1 drug, used to treat ​diabetes, to a list of essential drugs all public hospitals are required to prioritize having in their formulary, a government statement said ‌on Thursday.
Utah woman's viral video helps raise more than $174K for Navy veteran she spotted at airport

Utah woman's viral video helps raise more than $174K for Navy veteran she spotted at airport

Garna Mejia, KSL  |  Updated July 11 - 5:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Riverton woman's TikTok video highlighting a Navy veteran and airport worker struggling to walk inspired nearly 6,000 people to donate more than $180,000, helping support his retirement and his mother's hospice care.
Three generations of women keep family tradition and a poem for Lionel Messi alive

Three generations of women keep family tradition and a poem for Lionel Messi alive

Jamal Goss, WUPA  |  Posted July 11 - 11:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

For one Atlanta family, Argentina's World Cup match is about more than soccer. It's about carrying a family tradition from one generation to the next.
This Italian village will fine tourists with bare chests or in swimwear

This Italian village will fine tourists with bare chests or in swimwear

Antonia Mortensen and Lianne Kolirin, CNN  |  Updated July 8 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Italian fishing village on Lake Como has introduced a fine for anyone found wandering its streets bare-chested or in swimwear.
Lamb found roaming on southern Utah golf course gets adopted at Hurricane homestead

Lamb found roaming on southern Utah golf course gets adopted at Hurricane homestead

Arianne Brown, KSL  |  Posted July 5 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A lamb was found roaming on the Sand Hollow Golf Course in March and was adopted by a southern Utah family.
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say

Kiki Sideris and Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press  |  Posted July 5 - 11:19 a.m.  |  Save Story

Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, but how do you balance saving energy and money with keeping cool?
Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

Albert Stumm, Associated Press  |  Posted July 5 - 8:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

As nutrition apps proliferate, some researchers are raising alarms that gamification features may do more harm than good for some people.
FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage

FamilySearch is inviting Americans to learn about their heritage

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted July 4 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

FamilySearch has invited Americans to learn more about their family history and their ancestors who helped build the nation, as well as to record their own story for generations to come.
A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

A child can drown in seconds. Doctors want more families to be prepared

Mike Stobbe, Associated Press  |  Updated July 4 - 4:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Doctors and others are sounding an alarm: More U.S. children have been drowning in recent years. And they want more people to be prepared.
How to talk about money with your kids

How to talk about money with your kids

Adriana Morga, Associated Press  |  Posted July 3 - 9:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Here are some expert recommendations if you want to start talking about money with your kids.