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John Green's new tour will bring him to Salt Lake City. Here's what to know about his upcoming book
Valerie Jones, Deseret News | Posted July 18 - 9:09 a.m. | Save Story
Bestselling author John Green has a new book coming out later this year — and his book tour will bring him to Salt Lake City.
'Whataboutism' makes the internet exhausting. Why people think this way
Kristen Rogers, CNN | Posted July 18 - 8:34 a.m. | Save Story
A trend known as "bean soup theory" explores why some people feel compelled to make online content about themselves when it doesn't apply to them.
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with 'Today' show's Melvin at NBC studio
Associated Press | Posted July 17 - 2:46 p.m. | Save Story
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with "Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio in Manhattan.
Trump threatens to revoke licenses of US networks for not carrying primetime speech
Helen Coster, Reuters | Posted July 17 - 1:48 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump on Friday called for NBC, ABC and CNN to lose their licenses for not airing his primetime speech on election security on Thursday.
Peruvian, Colombian communities hosting events to mark the nations' independence from Spain
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Posted July 16 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
The Peruvian and Colombian communities in Utah are hosting separate cultural events on Saturday to commemorate the nations' independence from Spain.
Review: Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is a filmmaking marvel that asks a lot of its audience
John Clyde for KSL | Posted July 16 - 7:01 p.m. | Save Story
"The Odyssey" is an experience that settles in slowly and asks you to wrestle with it long after the credits roll.
Netflix earnings forecast disappoints investors, shares tumble
Lisa Richwine, Reuters | Posted July 16 - 3:46 p.m. | Save Story
Netflix offered third-quarter revenue and earnings projections that hovered below Wall Street targets and said it would reduce the amount of information it discloses on viewing hours.
How agritourism is drawing thousands to Utah farms
Shelby Lofton, KSL | Updated July 16 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah farms are getting a boost from agritourism despite hard times due to drought and fires.
Stephen King calls out Utah: 'What's wrong with these people?'
Jennifer Graham, Deseret News | Posted July 16 - 6:43 a.m. | Save Story
After finding out several of his books are on a list to be removed from Utah school libraries, popular author Stephen King took to social media, asking: "What's wrong with these people?"
A horde of golden mini-Mozarts marks 270 years since the composer's birth in Salzburg
Philipp Jenne, Associated Press | Updated July 15 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn't wait too long.
Post Malone headlining World Cup closing ceremony, with cast of stars joining him
The Associated Press | Posted July 15 - 2:36 p.m. | Save Story
A wide array of performers including Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed, headlined by singer Post Malone, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
'Can hot dogs be art?' How one southern Utah museum is celebrating National Hot Dog day
Arianne Brown, KSL | Posted July 15 - 10:34 a.m. | Save Story
The Southern Utah Museum of Art is hosting its fourth annual celebration of National Hot Dog Day by showcasing a unique piece of art it has had in its collection since 1979 — in conjunction with some real life, edible hot dogs, of course.
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted July 15 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday.
California-led states sue to block Paramount's $110 billion Warner Bros Discovery deal
Jody Godoy and Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | Posted July 13 - 3:51 p.m. | Save Story
California and 11 states sued to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the deal would create a media behemoth with the power to raise prices in film and television.
Utah named best in show at Great American State Fair
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 13 - 7:33 a.m. | Save Story
It's the last day of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., and Utah was named best in show.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for 'Jurassic Park' and 'The Piano,' dies at 78, his family says
Mark Kennedy and Charlotte Graham-mclay, Associated Press | Posted July 13 - 6:38 a.m. | Save Story
Sam Neill has died at age 78. He was an elegant, versatile actor who moved from art films to blockbusters like "Jurassic Park" and "The Hunt for Red October."
Disney's live-action 'Moana' crashes to shore with an underwhelming splash at the box office
Lindsey Bahr, Associated Press | Updated July 12 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Walt Disney Company's live action "Moana" may be the No. 1 movie at the domestic box office, but it did not make a big splash in its first weekend in theaters.
Review: 'The Other Bennet Sister' lets Jane Austen's less-celebrated characters shine
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted July 12 - 8:36 a.m. | Save Story
"The Other Bennet Sister" tells the story of Mary Bennet, the middle child and sister of Elizabeth Bennet, heroine of the classic "Pride and Prejudice."
