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Cedar City builder discusses approach to affordability, quality
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted Dec. 28 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
With home prices steadily rising in Utah and with demand only expected to climb in the years to come, a homebuilder shared its approach to keep a new housing project priced below the median in Iron County.

BYU or Utah? One sports program has higher value than the other
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 28 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Football games between Utah and BYU were close the last three times they met, with the Cougars narrowly winning each.

New York subway ends its MetroCard era and switches fully to tap-and-go fares
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 28 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
The New York City transit system is retiring the MetroCard after more than 30 years.

What to know now about changes to your 2025 taxes
Jeanne Sahadi, CNN | Posted Dec. 28 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which was signed into law in July, created several new tax provisions and made changes to others that are in effect for this year. So it's worth having the rundown of some of the key ones before preparing your 2025 tax return.
Obamacare enrollment declines as US subsidies expire
Ahmed Aboulenein, Reuters | Posted Dec. 27 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Enrollment for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act dipped to 15.6 million for 2026, Mehmet Oz, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, said, from roughly 16 million last year.

Volunteering with children can build character and create lasting family memories
Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 27 - 6:19 p.m. | Save Story
Volunteering with children can instill confidence in youngsters, teach social and problem-solving skills and provide unique ways for families to bond.

Main Street businesses burned in fire on the cusp of reopening as rebuild continues
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Dec. 27 - 12:02 p.m. | Save Story
Five businesses remain closed since a fire ripped through a Main Street complex in downtown Salt Lake City in August, but two of them are on track to open in early 2026.
California drops suit against Trump's high-speed rail funding revocation
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Dec. 27 - 8:51 a.m. | Save Story
California has dropped a lawsuit challenging the decision by the administration of President Donald Trump to cancel more than $4 billion in federal grants for the state's high-speed rail project, the state said late on Friday.

Returning your Christmas gifts? Here's some things you should know
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 26 - 5:07 p.m. | Save Story
Now that Christmas is over and many have received gifts that they love and some gifts that they don't love as much, some of those gifts need to be returned.
Airlines cancel over 1,000 flights due to winter storm warnings
Aatreyee Dasgupta, Reuters | Posted Dec. 26 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
Airlines in the United States have canceled or delayed thousands of flights during peak holiday travel on Friday due to severe winter storm warnings, according to flight tracking website FlightAware.

Gold is set for its best year since Jimmy Carter was president
John Towfighi, CNN | Posted Dec. 26 - 8:06 a.m. | Save Story
Gold is having its best year since 1979.

Making a music video for rapper in Hawaii led Idaho couple to launch video production company
Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 26 - 7:04 a.m. | Save Story
Daniel and Sarah Guthmiller are the owners of Film Garage 208, a video production and marketing agency in Idaho Falls.

U. expands its Master of Business Creation program to a third continent — Europe
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 8:05 p.m. | Save Story
From its headquarters in Salt Lake City, the University of Utah's Master of Business Creation program already operates from eastern Canada to Ghana and several other African nations.

The Utah food I believe should get a Michelin star. Or 2. Or 3
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 25 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Earlier this month, Utah food enthusiasts rejoiced over the news that some Utah restaurants might earn a Michelin star. Maybe even two to three.

Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day,while others opt to cut back hours. But there's also a handful of businesses that will be open during the holiday.

US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from motor club AAA, December has been the cheapest month for prices at the pump this year.

Provo meat processing business faces uncertain future after devastating fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
A fire at Ford's Locker in Provo has resulted in a complete loss, and owners ask for patience as they figure out next steps for the business.
US economic growth accelerates in third quarter
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Updated Dec. 23 - 6:17 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. economy grew faster than expected in the third quarter, driven by robust consumer spending, but momentum appears to have faded amid the rising cost of living and recent government shutdown.


