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Nevada judge temporarily blocks Kalshi from operating prediction market in state
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Updated March 21 - 1:55 p.m. | Save Story
A Nevada judge on Friday temporarily blocked prediction market operator Kalshi from offering events contracts that would allow the state's residents to place financial bets on its platform related to sports, elections and entertainment.
Jury says Musk misled Twitter investors before 2022 buyout, Bloomberg News reports
Mrinmay Dey, Reuters | Updated March 21 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
A jury has concluded Elon Musk defrauded Twitter investors when he disparaged the company in 2022 in an effort to buy the social media platform for a lower price than his original $44 billion bid, Bloomberg News reported on Friday.
Report shows how 'shared equity' programs can help Utahns buy homes
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Government programs can go only so far in helping Utahns buy homes, but there are other options available that involve private investors, according to a new report.
Bracket busted? Find comfort in these food deals
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted March 21 - 9:26 a.m. | Save Story
From wing bundles at Buffalo Wild Wings to sweet savings at Krispy Kreme, these are the best food deals for a March Madness pick-me-up
Airports rush to feed unpaid TSA workers as belts tighten
David Shepardson and Chris Sanders, Reuters | Posted March 21 - 8:54 a.m. | Save Story
As government funding for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security remains frozen in Congress, airports are running food drives and accepting donations for security screeners.
Entrepreneurs pitch business ideas to investors during Utah filming of 'Meet the Drapers'
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 20 - 9:01 p.m. | Save Story
A group of entrepreneurs took turns giving pitches in front of venture capitalists and an audience during a live recording of "Meet the Drapers" on the University of Utah campus Friday.
BTS concert in South Korea to herald stream of live events, Netflix says
Jihoon Lee and Minwoo Park, Reuters | Updated March 20 - 8:18 p.m. | Save Story
Netflix anticipates more opportunities for live events in South Korea, a company official said on Friday, as it prepares for its biggest livestream this year, a highly anticipated BTS comeback concert in Seoul.
Cox signs bills on open carry for firearms, taxes for adult content online
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted March 20 - 7:11 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox signed an additional 74 bills on Thursday, including provisions about carrying firearms on college campuses and adding taxes for adult content online.
Utah gas prices continue to soar, surpass $4 per gallon in some counties
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted March 20 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's average gas price has now jumped by more than $1 per gallon over the past month, per AAA.
CBS News shutters its storied radio news service after nearly a century, ending an era
David Bauder, Associated Press | Updated March 20 - 2:51 p.m. | Save Story
CBS News says it's shutting down its radio news service after nearly a century of operation as part of a round of layoffs at the company.
US agency upgrades probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles over self-driving crashes
Akash Sriram and David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated March 20 - 9:55 a.m. | Save Story
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration escalated its probe into 3.2 million Tesla vehicles with Full Self-Driving driver-assistance on concerns the system may fail to detect or warn drivers in poor visibility.
Bracket challenge: What's your favorite restaurant that's no longer around? Round of 32
Josh Furlong, KSL | Posted March 20 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Restaurants come and go, but some are so iconic they stay with us forever.
Will Trump executive orders on home affordability affect Utah?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Updated March 20 - 7:28 a.m. | Save Story
A pair of executive orders recently signed by President Donald Trump that are intended to make home buying more affordable may take some time to have an impact in Utah.
How buyers can steer clear of buying a car with a stolen identity as VIN cloning surges
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted March 19 - 8:38 p.m. | Save Story
While many times criminals used cloned VINs to disguise stolen vehicles, some use them to hide a vehicle's true history to sell you a salvaged and/or unsafe car.
US official warns small airports could soon shut down over TSA absences
David Shepardson, Reuters | Updated March 19 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy warned on Thursday that if a partial government shutdown continues, small airports could soon shut down as 50,000 airport security officers go without pay.
After 35 years, Idaho's Rupe's Burgers manager Leo Wallace retires
Lisa Lete, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted March 19 - 9:00 a.m. | Save Story
After 35 years behind the counter, in the kitchen, waiting tables and literally at the heart of one of Blackfoot's most beloved restaurants, Rupe's Burgers manager Leo Wallace is retiring.
Cedar City Hospital's emergency room expanded to address growing need, nearby tourists
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted March 19 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Almost a year after construction began, Cedar City Hospital's $7 million emergency department expansion officially opened Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting and open house.
University of Utah student launches app to get people outside, boost connectedness
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted March 19 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
Recently launched by a Utah student, Always Outdoors is an app built to help outdoor enthusiasts connect and get outside together while promoting social connectedness.
