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Utah couple biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary

Utah couple biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary

Sarah Martin, KSL  |  Posted May 17 - 10:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah couple is biking 4,000 miles for their 40th wedding anniversary.
Utah Food Fest returns to the Natural History Museum of Utah

Utah Food Fest returns to the Natural History Museum of Utah

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 16 - 5:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Food Fest is back at the Natural History Museum of Utah this weekend. Find out who's there and what you can taste at the festival.
Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake

Major esports tournament comes to downtown Salt Lake

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted May 15 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The BLAST R6 Major is bringing elite esports competition to downtown Salt Lake City as eight of the world's top Rainbow Six Siege teams compete for a share of a $600,000 prize pool.
Utahns more likely than rest of nation to say they will celebrate America's 250th

Utahns more likely than rest of nation to say they will celebrate America's 250th

Lauren Irwin, Deseret News  |  Updated May 11 - 7:33 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, the United States is celebrating 250 years since declaring independence, and a new poll shows Utahns are more likely to celebrate this milestone than other Americans.
A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue

A faint meow in the rubble of a Mississippi tornado leads to a stunning rescue

R.J. Rico, Associated Press  |  Posted May 10 - 1:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Storm chaser Ashton Lemley heard the meow of a kitten pierce the darkness — and ended up making an unexpected rescue in the aftermath of a Mississippi tornado.
Treat your mom this Mother's Day with these food deals

Treat your mom this Mother's Day with these food deals

Emma Neff, Deseret News  |  Posted May 8 - 9:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether taking the whole family out, keeping it low-key at home or giving mom a solo treat, restaurants across the country are serving up some great deals. Here's some of the best.
Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amazon to carry Ozempic at US kiosks, offer same-day delivery

Amina Niasse, Reuters  |  Updated May 8 - 9:20 a.m.  |  Save Story

Amazon.com said on Thursday its pharmacy will stock Novo Nordisk's Ozempic pill to ​treat type 2 diabetes at its kiosks and offer same-day delivery of the drug.
Taste the warmth of Sicily at Utah's hottest new Italian restaurant

Taste the warmth of Sicily at Utah's hottest new Italian restaurant

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted May 3 - 8:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

When customers come into new Salt Lake City restaurant 'Mina, co-owner Adam Rosh hopes they feel like they're getting a warm hug. And that's exactly how it feels going into 'Mina.
Apostle shares lessons from ministering to victims of Michigan meetinghouse attack

Apostle shares lessons from ministering to victims of Michigan meetinghouse attack

Amy Ortiz, Deseret News  |  Posted May 3 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

At BYU Women's Conference on Friday, Elder David A. Bednar of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles reflected on ministering to the shaken Latter-day Saints in Michigan with his wife.
How Utahns can celebrate America 250 leading up to the Fourth of July

How Utahns can celebrate America 250 leading up to the Fourth of July

Caitlin Keith, Deseret News  |  Posted May 2 - 7:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

This year, America is celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here's how you can celebrate the event locally.
Here's why this Utah restaurant was listed on The New York Times' best restaurant list

Here's why this Utah restaurant was listed on The New York Times' best restaurant list

Sarah Gambles, Deseret News  |  Posted April 25 - 7:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

Zach Wade's Cosmica landed a coveted spot on The New York Times' best restaurant list, the first Utah restaurant to receive the honor in more than a decade.
FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

FDA moves to fast-track psychedelic drugs after Trump order

Kamal Choudhury and Christy Santhosh, Reuters  |  Updated April 25 - 7:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

The FDA on Friday moved to speed up the development of new treatments using some psychedelic ‌drugs for serious mental illness, days after an executive order was signed.
More than 100 Utah sites to open Saturday for statewide drug take‑back event

More than 100 Utah sites to open Saturday for statewide drug take‑back event

Brenna Donnelly, KSL  |  Posted April 24 - 9:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Collection sites across Utah will open Saturday as part of a drug take‑back event aimed at keeping unused and expired medications out of homes and out of the hands of kids.
Park City grocery store becomes unlikely hub for underage drinking prevention

Park City grocery store becomes unlikely hub for underage drinking prevention

Debbie Worthen, KSL  |  Posted April 23 - 10:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A grocery store in Park City is the unexpected home of a new campaign aimed at preventing underage drinking.
UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s

UK lawmakers approve lifetime smoking ban for today's under-18s

Sam Tabahriti, Reuters  |  Updated April 23 - 7:18 a.m.  |  Save Story

Children in Britain who are 17 or younger, and anyone born in ​the future, will never be able to legally buy cigarettes after lawmakers approved new stricter restrictions on smoking.
Celebrate Earth Day by 'touching grass'

Celebrate Earth Day by 'touching grass'

Minty Buckwalter, Deseret News  |  Posted April 22 - 9:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Earth Day serves as a dual reminder to appreciate the planet's beauty and commit to its preservation. And for many, that starts with a simple, modern mandate: "Touch grass."
Utah school event teaches kids about saving and budgeting

Utah school event teaches kids about saving and budgeting

Tyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted April 22 - 5:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Students at Backman Elementary School are learning financial literacy skills early thanks to a statewide program focused on teaching kids how to save, spend and plan for the future.
Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement

Kaanita Iyer, CNN  |  Updated April 22 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops.
Genomic testing improves treatment, survival for Black breast cancer patients

Genomic testing improves treatment, survival for Black breast cancer patients

Nancy Lapid, Reuters  |  Updated April 21 - 8:40 a.m.  |  Save Story

Advanced genomic testing could help erase significant disparities in breast cancer survival rates between white and Black patients, new research ​has found.