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US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security
Chan Ho-him, Associated Press | Updated July 29 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
The Federal Communications Commission has announced a ban on new foreign-made humanoid robots, citing national security concerns. The move mainly targets China.
Utah one of 5 potential host states for a nuclear energy campus
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 29 - 6:17 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is one step closer to hosting a potential nuclear energy campus after signing a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Energy to explore development in Tooele County.
Conservation groups oppose proposed water treatment plant near Great Salt Lake
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Updated July 28 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Utah conservation and advocacy groups are speaking out against a proposed wastewater discharge permit they say would threaten the Great Salt Lake and the species that call the lake and its wetlands home.
Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake hosting information sessions geared to Mexican immigrants
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated July 28 - 2:38 p.m. | Save Story
The Mexican Consulate in Salt Lake City will host information sessions all week geared to Mexican immigrants, joining consulates all across the United States.
Cox names new natural resources director as department undergoes shakeup
Carter Williams, KSL | Updated July 28 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's state forester is poised to now oversee all of the state's natural resources, as the department undergoes a leadership change.
Netanyahu praises first meeting with Trump since launching the Iran war
Erin Cunningham and Michelle L. Price, Associated Press | Updated July 28 - 1:36 p.m. | Save Story
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump met at the White House for the first time since launching the Iran war, a meeting that was called "positive and productive."
Judge resigns, says workload for Utah courts is 'not sustainable'
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted July 28 - 12:54 p.m. | Save Story
After less than two years on the job, a Utah judge announced he's stepping down, citing a heavy workload on the bench that he says is "not sustainable" and "should concern every citizen."
Lindsey Graham's funeral drawing Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington
Lisa Mascaro, Meg Kinnard and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press | Updated July 28 - 11:50 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington on Tuesday.
Zelenskyy has 'good meeting' with Trump as he seeks more cooperation with US
Seung Min Kim, Associated Press | Updated July 28 - 11:37 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy discussed Ukraine producing its own weapons in its war with Russia, with Zelenskyy calling it a "good meeting."
Oman presents Iran with Gulf-backed plan for voluntary fees to use Hormuz
Timour Azhari and Parisa Hafezi, Reuters | Posted July 28 - 7:45 a.m. | Save Story
Oman has presented Iran with a plan backed by Gulf states to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting voluntary fees for using it, sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
Mike Lee, Donald Trump say Congress should skip its August recess to pass voting bill
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted July 27 - 8:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Sen. Mike Lee and President Donald Trump are pushing for Congress to work through its planned August recess in order to pass the voting bill known as the SAVE America Act.
Zelenskyy to meet US senators, Russia sanctions vote expected
Reuters | Updated July 27 - 7:06 p.m. | Save Story
All 100 members of the Senate have been invited to a meeting on Tuesday evening with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy when he is in Washington for the funeral of late Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.
Comey says seashells post was political speech — not a threat — as he presses to dismiss charges
Alanna Durkin Richer and Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Updated July 27 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
James Comey is urging a judge to throw out federal charges against him. He's arguing that a photo of seashells he posted on social media was not a call to violence against President Donald Trump but protected political speech.
Ukraine sees highest civilian casualties since 2022
Tim Lister, Svitlana Vlasova and Kosta Gak, CNN | Updated July 26 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Ukraine has seen the highest number of civilian casualties in the war with Russia this month for more than four years, according to government figures.
For years, the US went after Mexico's drug lords. Now it's looking at the politicians
Mary Beth Sheridan, CNN | Updated July 26 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
For decades, drug lords with names like "El Chapo" and "El Mencho" have been the poster boys of the U.S. fight against Mexican drug trafficking. Now the Trump administration has adopted a new target: well-heeled politicians who allegedly accept dirty money to help the criminals.
A popular Sugar House deli is relocating, but it needs a waiver to keep its current menu
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted July 26 - 12:29 p.m. | Save Story
A restaurant about to "pull the shortest move ever" finds itself needing a waiver from Salt Lake City to keep its existing liquor license because of a new state law.
118 outdoor brands say Trump went too far with Utah's monument reductions
Eva Terry, Deseret News | Posted July 25 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
A group of 118 outdoor businesses sent a letter to several federal agencies on Friday expressing "firm and unequivocal opposition" to the recent reduction of two national monuments in Utah.
This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming
David Lawder and Andrea Shalal, Reuters | Posted July 25 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
After a court setback, President Donald Trump is rebuilding his tariff agenda through more established trade laws, imposing new duties and launching investigations aimed at strengthening long-term U.S. trade protections.
