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Trump Accounts launch July 4, giving newborns $1,000. Here's what to know
Moriah Balingit, Associated Press | Posted July 2 - 10:19 a.m. | Save Story
On Saturday, the Trump administration plans to launch Trump Accounts in an effort to boost financial independence for American kids. Here's what to know about them.
Job growth misses expectations in June; unemployment rate falls to 4.2%
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted July 2 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4.2%, pointing to continued labor market stability.
World Cup fever sweeps Utah as fans pack Sandy watch party
Dan Rascon, KSL | Posted July 2 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
As the United States squared off against Bosnia in California, thousands of passionate soccer fans gathered outside America First Field in Sandy for a massive watch party.
US filings for jobless aid fall to 215,000 as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels
Matt Ott, Associated Press | Posted July 2 - 7:20 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. applications for jobless aid inched down last week as layoffs remain at historically healthy levels.
Firework ban takes the bang out of Heber Marching Band fundraiser
Brenna Donnelly, KSL | Posted July 2 - 6:16 a.m. | Save Story
The Heber Valley Marching Band uses sales at the Phantom Firework tent as its primary fundraiser, but students aren't making money this year and are reporting being heckled by passersby.
Here are early warning signs that you've been hacked and how you can protect yourself
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted July 1 - 9:30 p.m. | Save Story
The moment you've been hacked, you won't see a big message screaming "YOU'VE BEEN HACKED!" But there much quieter warnings.
With eyes trained on future, Stadler reminisces on 10 years in Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted July 1 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
Stadler Rail on Wednesday celebrated 10 years in the Beehive State, marked by yet another expansion to the facility and a visit from Swiss President Guy Parmelin.
Sony to end discs for new PlayStation releases as gaming shifts online
Anzar Mehraj, Reuters | Updated July 1 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
Sony said on Wednesday it will stop producing physical discs for all new games released on PlayStation consoles starting in January 2028, marking a full shift to digital distribution.
'The light is coming': How the World Cup is bringing hope and unity to Bosnians in Utah
Ariel Harmer, Deseret News | Posted July 1 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
As the U.S. prepares to face Bosnia and Herzegovina in the World Cup Wednesday night, fans of the small Balkan nation see the game as a symbol of hope for a once-broken country.
US declines to extend North American trade deal, starting clock to end it while seeking changes
David Lawder, Reuters | Posted July 1 - 3:24 p.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration on Wednesday declined to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, starting a decade-long clock to wind down the trade deal.
'Oops': Utah senator, Fox News apologize for linking data center foes to China
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 1 - 1:40 p.m. | Save Story
A Utah senator and Fox News offered apologies connected to allegations that foes of the Box Elder County data center project are linked to China, while Kevin O'Leary offered a clarifying statement.
Draw down of Pineview Reservoir creates recreation, business concerns
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted July 1 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
Pineview Reservoir will be significantly drawn down towards the end of this summer as Ogden city prepares to replace part of an aging water pipeline.
Gov. Cox announces task force to improve energy grids in Western states
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted June 30 - 10:31 p.m. | Save Story
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced a task force Tuesday alongside governors from several Western states to speed up building energy transmission lines and promote coordination between states.
Are Italy's spread-out Olympics a model for the future?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted June 30 - 10:00 p.m. | Save Story
This year's Winter Games in Italy are being hailed by the International Olympic Committee as proof that hosting duties can be spread out.
Utah joins multistate settlement with egg producers over alleged price-fixing
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted June 30 - 8:00 p.m. | Save Story
The state of Utah, along with the U.S. Department of Justice and more than a dozen other states, went after egg companies and reached a settlement.
University of Utah graduates have the best odds of launching $1B company, Stanford study finds
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted June 30 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
A study published this month determined University of Utah graduates are about 2.3 times as likely to build a unicorn as the average founder
UDOT launches major pavement-recycling project expected to save millions
Annette Campbell, KSL | Posted June 30 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Department of Transportation is beginning work on one of the largest pavement recycling projects in the state.
Trump reports over $1.4 billion in income from crypto ventures
Tom Bergin and Koh Gui Qing, Reuters | Posted June 30 - 6:21 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income from his family's crypto ventures last year, showing how Trump now derives most of his income from digital assets that have benefited from his policies.
