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Furniture, household items available for Midvale fire victims

Furniture, household items available for Midvale fire victims

Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

A nonprofit organization is working to help people who lost their homes in a large apartment complex fire in Midvale.
Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

Ultra rare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

Anna Wilder, report For America, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 3:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

After an ultra-rare collection of 97 "absolutely pristine" copies of Super Mario Brothers Duck Hunt, the collection could be worth hundreds, thousands or tens of thousands of dollars.
Is a data center vibe shift upon us?

Is a data center vibe shift upon us?

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 12:18 p.m.  |  Save Story

Kevin O'Leary, the "Shark Tank" investor most recently famed for backing a massive data center in Box Elder County, apologized to MSNOW on Thursday for the project's poor public messaging.
For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick

For McDonald's and rivals, cheap deals no longer do the trick

Savyata Mishra and Waylon Cunningham, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 11 - 9:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

Fast-food chains including McDonald's that spent the second quarter battling to pull in price-conscious diners discovered ​discounts alone were no longer enough to keep them coming back.
New data centers present 'opportunities and challenges' to Utah's tax system, researcher says

New data centers present 'opportunities and challenges' to Utah's tax system, researcher says

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 8:07 a.m.  |  Save Story

New data centers present "opportunities and challenges" to Utah's property tax system, says a University of Utah researcher who delved into the issue.
Utah governor launches quantum technology initiative

Utah governor launches quantum technology initiative

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 6:17 a.m.  |  Save Story

Gov. Spencer Cox said he wants to prioritize researching and investing in quantum technology as a key part of Utah's tech industry.
Liquor ads coming to NCAA championships. Advocacy group, some states pushing back

Liquor ads coming to NCAA championships. Advocacy group, some states pushing back

Dennis Romboy, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA has lifted a longstanding ban on advertising alcohol and energy drinks during its championship events, including March Madness.
US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction

US court rules Meta, other tech firms must face thousands of lawsuits over social media addiction

Diana Novak Jones, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

A U.S. appeals court on Monday allowed thousands of lawsuits to move forward against Meta Platforms, Alphabet's Google, ByteDance's TikTok and Snap Inc's Snapchat over claims they designed ​their products to be addictive to young users.
Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist

Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist

Josh Funk, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 3:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg didn't respond immediately to a call for help from a skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska. What does a maritime law expert have to say?
Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk

Taylor Farms recalls salsa and guacamole from Walmart, Kroger over salmonella risk

Abu Sultan, Juveria Tabassum and ⁠Angela M Christy, Reuters  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:09 a.m.  |  Save Story

Taylor Farms said on Sunday it was recalling prepared food items containing jalapenos from retailers, including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods ​in some states, over concerns about potential salmonella contamination.
From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread

From Uniqlo to Zara, clothing brands try to win over Gen Z with a needle and thread

Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 7:28 a.m.  |  Save Story

Encouraging customers to mend worn clothes instead of buying new ones might seem like a self-defeating sales strategy. But in-store repairs and sewing workshops are becoming essential retail services for clothing brands as they try to appeal to young consumers who want to save money and the planet.
3 in 5 Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, poll finds

3 in 5 Americans favor stronger oversight of social media companies, poll finds

Jason Lange and Courtney Rozen, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 6:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

A bipartisan majority of Americans support more government rules for how social media companies conduct business, including a requirement of age-verification tools to keep younger ​children off social media, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll.
China can't get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving

China can't get enough of this smelly fruit as farmers fight extreme weather to feed the craving

Kanis Leung and Vincent Thian, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 9 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Malaysian durian orchard owner Stephen Chow's workers spend hours in the fields in the dead of night, donning headlamps to collect freshly ripened fruit coveted by Chinese consumers. But the hard work may not be enough to keep Chow out of the red.
Is a home in the US less appealing to foreign buyers?

Is a home in the US less appealing to foreign buyers?

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 11:21 a.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. home sales to foreign buyers are declining.
Is this the world's most fashionable cake?

Is this the world's most fashionable cake?

Bianca Betancourt, CNN  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 10:36 a.m.  |  Save Story

A decades-old princess cake from New York's Sant Ambroeus has remained a favorite despite changing dessert trends.
In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies

In a post-pandemic world, job candidates feel caught between suits and hoodies

Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The matching blazer and pants Dani McEwen wore to a job interview at an insurance company felt like a smart choice, until she noticed most of the employees had on T-shirts and jeans.
How an Idaho Falls shop became eastern Idaho's paintless dent repair pioneer

How an Idaho Falls shop became eastern Idaho's paintless dent repair pioneer

Rett Nelson, EastIdahoNews.com  |  Posted Aug. 8 - 10:29 a.m.  |  Save Story

Although the Dr. Ding body shop at 945 East Lincoln Road has been in operation for more than 30 years, it remains one of Idaho Falls' only auto repair shops specializing in paintless dent removal.
Levi Strauss reveals cybersecurity breach amid wider wave of attacks

Levi Strauss reveals cybersecurity breach amid wider wave of attacks

Neil J Kanatt, Reuters  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Levi Strauss on Friday disclosed a recent cybersecurity ​incident where a third party gained access to the company's systems through a ‌social engineering attack targeting three employees.
Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.1%, report says

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs as unemployment dips to 4.1%, report says

Paul Wiseman, Associated Press  |  Updated Aug. 7 - 8:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Employers unexpectedly cut 23,000 jobs last month, and unemployment dipped to 4.1% only because Americans left the job market, in a sharp reversal put out by the Labor Department Friday.