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Ride with me: How motorcyclists are commonly misunderstood on Utah roads
Lórien Briscoe, KSL | Posted Aug. 8 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
A motorcyclist's movements may look aggressive, impatient or unpredictable from inside a vehicle. From the motorcycle, however, it may be defensive to remain visible, avoid blind spots and surface hazards, and even preserve an escape path.

Plan to limit 'vertical drinking' decried by pub landlords and UK politicians
Danica Kirka, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 7 - 6:23 p.m. | Save Story
A proposal to limit "vertical drinking," a bureaucratic euphemism for having a pint while standing, has turned into a political headache for one local government council in London.

Rubber ducks by the thousands splash into Chicago River for annual Special Olympics fundraiser
Cybele Mayes-Osterman, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 8:25 p.m. | Save Story
A deluge of 90,000 rubber ducks poured out of a truck on the Columbus Drive bridge and plunged into the Chicago River on Thursday, and then raced at a leisurely pace in the annual Chicago Ducky Derby.

Kellogg says it's removing artificial dyes from cereals by the end of this year
Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 6 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
WK Kellogg said Thursday that it will remove artificial colors from all its cereals by the end of this year.

Snake River Animal Shelter in Idaho receives grant to help senior dogs
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Aug. 6 - 4:07 p.m. | Save Story
Snake River Animal Shelter has received new funding to help more senior dogs stay with their families and find loving homes.
US FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna
Reuters | Updated Aug. 6 - 8:37 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Moderna's flu vaccine for people aged 50 and older, the company said on Wednesday, marking the first approval of a messenger RNA-based vaccine for seasonal flu.

The Creamery serves farm-fresh ice cream to long lines in this small Utah town
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 2 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
If you're ever driving from northern Utah to St. George or to one of the beautiful national parks like Zion or Bryce Canyon, a great place to stop on the trip is The Creamery in Beaver, Utah.
For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back
Danielle Kaye, Reuters | Posted Aug. 2 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
Nora Nye, 58, is refreshing her wardrobe as she sizes down for the first time in over three decades after losing 80 pounds on weight-loss drug Mounjaro. Earlier this year, the Denver bankruptcy lawyer walked into a Macy's and found herself overwhelmed.

August events and activities in Utah
Sarah Gambles, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 1 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Here are events, concerts, sporting events and more that offer the opportunity to support our local community that are going on in August.

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that's often a waste
Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press | Posted July 28 - 3:06 p.m. | Save Story
If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. But is it really worth it?
Michigan reports 9,253 cyclosporiasis cases as infection outbreak expands
Siddhi Mahatole, Reuters | Updated July 27 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
Michigan health officials reported 9,253 cases of cyclosporiasis on Monday, an increase of 1,077 cases since their last update on Friday, as the intestinal infection outbreak grows.
FDA approves Freenome's blood test for colorectal cancer screening
Reuters | Posted July 27 - 9:29 a.m. | Save Story
The FDA has approved Freenome's blood-based colorectal cancer screening test for older adults, paving the way for partner Abbott to launch it in the U.S. this fall, the companies said on Monday.
FDA approves Freenome's blood test for colorectal cancer screening
Sahil Pandey, Reuters | Updated July 27 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. FDA has approved Freenome's blood-based colorectal cancer screening test for older adults, paving the way for partner Abbott to launch it in the U.S. this fall, the companies said on Monday.
Sarepta names former Abbvie president as CEO as Ingram retires
Reuters | Updated July 27 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
Sarepta Therapeutics said on Monday it appointed former Tessera Therapeutics CEO Michael Severino its chief executive, effective July 28. The longtime AbbVie executive, will succeed Doug Ingram.
Sleep apnea pill developer Apnimed targets $608 million valuation in US IPO
Reuters | Updated July 27 - 8:22 a.m. | Save Story
Late-stage drug developer Apnimed is targeting a valuation of up to $608 million in its initial public offering in the United States.

Millennials are trying to make minivans cool again
Ramishah Maruf, CNN | Updated July 26 - 6:16 p.m. | Save Story
Millennial parents are reviving the once-uncool minivan as they embrace its practicality, affordability and family-friendly features over larger SUVs.

Dynamic duo: Man with MS does marathons with a push from his brother
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted July 26 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Thursday's Deseret News Marathon was the 13th race for Brian and Danny Connolly, a tradition that's brought them unexpected attention as well as donations to help people with disabilities.

The bagel's journey from Jewish immigrant food to American breakfast staple
Josh Cornfield, Associated Press | Posted July 26 - 1:31 p.m. | Save Story
The bagel in America is an immigrant story with a hole in the middle.


