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Juneteenth: The history behind America's second Independence Day
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 18 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
From traditional foods and local festivals to books and museum exhibits, here is how communities are celebrating Juneteenth.

Obama Center's opening draws former presidents, music legends and A-list celebrities
Scott Bauer, Associated Press | Updated June 18 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Former President Barack Obama celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an event that brought together former world leaders, A-list celebrities, athletes and others.

'Do right by our students': Provo beauty school launches novel tuition reimbursement model
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 16 - 2:03 p.m. | Save Story
All net proceeds from services provided and product sales made at Paul Mitchell The School Provo will be returned to students through monthly institutional grant disbursements.

Aloha Utah: How Native Hawaiians are building community and keeping culture alive
Tamara Vaifanua, KSL | Posted June 16 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
For the first time in history, a majority of Native Hawaiians live outside Hawaii, priced out of their home. Many headed for the mountains of Utah, and brought their aloha with them.

How an emerging development could transform Draper into a new surfing destination in the West
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted June 16 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
A planned surf park in Draper could attract locals looking to make waves, while serving as a training venue for national athletes.

Pickle is the pumpkin spice of summer
Scottie Andrew, CNN | Posted June 15 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Pickles have evolved from a simple sandwich side into a trendy, summer-defining flavor embraced by Gen Z and featured in everything from chips and drinks to desserts and supplements.

Gen Zers are more risk-averse. Experts say it's ruining their dating lives
Avni Trivedi, CNN | Posted June 15 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
Gen Z's fear of rejection, public embarrassment, and emotional instability—amplified by social media and a risk-averse culture—is making dating and relationships harder to pursue, despite a strong desire for connection and intimacy.

Is your city ready for an age boom?
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 14 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
People don't like to talk about aging, but the conversation is not something cities, counties and communities should avoid. So how do we go about it?

Why 4 in 10 Utah teens aren't talking to their parents
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 13 - 5:03 p.m. | Save Story
A statewide survey shows that there's a big disconnect when it comes to how willing older children are to share their emotions with their parents. Utah is taking the issue seriously.

50 marathons in 50 states; a British runner's journey for charity
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted June 10 - 5:43 p.m. | Save Story
A runner from England made a stop in Utah as part of an ambitious journey across the U.S. He's taking on 50 marathons in 50 states, all to raise awareness for children battling cancer.

How a 56-year-old World Cup tradition is bringing Utah soccer fans together
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 9 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
It's FIFA World Cup Panini time, and while it has nothing to do with the Italian sandwich, its origins do begin in Italy, and the popular album book is bringing soccer fans together again.
Dexcom's glucose monitor use shows benefit in non-insulin diabetic patients in study
Sneha S K, Reuters | Posted June 7 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
Medical device maker Dexcom said the use of its continuous glucose monitor, G7, led to improved blood sugar control in patients with Type 2 diabetes not using insulin.

Accessorize with earplugs at this summer's concerts so you can enjoy more music in the future
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Posted June 7 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
More young people who go to concerts are embracing the use of earplugs, taking a simple step to protect their ears for many more concerts to come.

Celebrate National Doughnut Day with these sweet deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted June 5 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
From Dunkin' to Sidecar Doughnuts, Pinkbox and Crumbl, here are the deals you "donut" want to miss.

Pleasant View residents voice concerns over sober living house
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted June 4 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A proposal to convert a home into a sober living facility for 14 men drew a packed crowd and strong opposition at a Pleasant View Planning Commission meeting Wednesday night.

Roy Days fireworks show faces possible cancellation, sparking community outcry
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted June 3 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
A longstanding tradition at the heart of Roy's biggest annual celebration may be going dark this summer, a move that has left many residents stunned and frustrated.

Small business owner steps in to help family whose van was stolen on vacation
Debbie Worthen, KSL | Posted June 3 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
When a Utah businessman learned about the theft of a family's vacation van, his van, that was no longer needed, suddenly had new life.
US FDA to review AI-based tool to predict drug-related liver damage
Reuters | Posted June 3 - 7:26 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research said on Wednesday it has accepted a letter of intent for an artificial intelligence-based drug development tool designed to help predict drug-induced liver injury.


