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US appeals court voids Biden-era efficiency rule for stoves, ovens
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Posted Aug. 11 - 4:26 p.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court struck down a Biden administration-era rule setting efficiency standards for gas and electric stoves and ovens, saying the agency improperly bypassed public comment procedures.
WHO defends immunization schedules after Trump orders fewer childhood shots
Olivia Le Poidevin, Reuters | Updated Aug. 11 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
The World Health Organization on Tuesday defended the science-based process used to determine childhood immunization schedules after President Donald Trump's executive order.
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
Munir Ahmed, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 11 - 2:25 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait.
College sports bill could override state restrictions on transgender athletes, Utah AG warns
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 11 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
A group of attorneys general from six red states, including Utah's Derek Brown, wrote a letter to sponsors of a major bill regulating college sports urging changes before a floor vote.
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.
Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
Ali Swenson and Collin Binkley, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 10 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different single-disease shots.
So how much will a fleet of Trump-class nuclear-powered battleships cost?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 10 - 6:01 p.m. | Save Story
When President Donald Trump announced plans to build a new fleet of Navy warships — dubbed "Trump-class battleships" — he envisioned a vessel "100 times more powerful than any battleship ever built."
Here's what Utah, federal lawmakers are doing to crack down on online fraud
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Aug. 10 - 4:04 p.m. | Save Story
Congress is looking at ways to crack down on retail fraud and online scams, after a federal report found that internet scams cost Americans more than $20 billion last year.
Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
Gary Fields, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 10 - 3:34 p.m. | Save Story
Washington residents and officials see President Donald Trump's extended National Guard deployment as an attempt to restrict the heavily Democratic city's autonomy.
Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families
Jack Brook and Safiyah Riddle, Associated Press | Posted Aug. 10 - 6:40 a.m. | Save Story
Congressional Democrats say they are investigating the Trump administration's efforts to deport military service members and their families.
Senate leaves for 5-week recess without passing Mike Lee's election bill
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 9 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate adjourned for its annual August recess Saturday morning, leaving town without making headway on a number of bills they initially teed up for consideration.
Taylor Swift songs removed from White House, Trump campaign posts
Jasper Ward, Reuters | Posted Aug. 9 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Some Taylor Swift songs have been removed from social media videos posted by President Donald Trump's campaign and the White House, which has used two of the American superstar's songs over the past week.
Hunter Biden says father's prostate cancer is causing him pain even as he continues to speak out
Associated Press | Posted Aug. 9 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
Former President Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, even as he continues to speak out on public issues.
Homelessness declined across all 3 of Utah's reporting regions in 2026
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Aug. 9 - 7:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah already released some data showing a slight decrease in overall statewide homelessness, but newly released data highlights how decreases were felt across all three reporting regions.
ICE says it expects to equip every field officer with body cameras by the end of August
Associated Press | Updated Aug. 8 - 9:43 p.m. | Save Story
Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it expects every officer and agent in the field to be equipped with a body camera by the end of August.
Iran says deal on Strait of Hormuz is close but not enough to open the waterway
Enas Alashray, Steve Holland and Nafisa Eltahir, Reuters | Posted Aug. 8 - 7:28 p.m. | Save Story
Iran said on Saturday that a deal with Oman on control of the Strait of Hormuz was close but would not be enough to free up the waterway.
Senate overcomes weedy issue to advance deal avoiding government shutdown
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate approved a bipartisan resolution to extend government funding into the winter, notching a major win for party leaders before they leave town for a five-week recess.
Why Utah governor says 'now's the time' for immigration reform
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted Aug. 8 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
A bipartisan group of governors led by Gov. Spencer Cox declared that now is the time to reform immigration after President Donald Trump put an end to most illegal border crossings.
