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Northern Arizona resident dies from plague
The Associated Press | Posted July 12 - 1:50 p.m. | Save Story
A resident of northern Arizona has died from pneumonic plague, health officials said Friday.
Will a national parks commission help these wonders?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted July 12 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
Will a new commission help the nation's struggling national parks and monuments by directing a laser focus on their operations and backlog of needs?
Trump visits Texas flood zone, defends government's disaster response
Trevor Hunnicutt and Maria Alejandra Cardona, Reuters | Updated July 11 - 9:58 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump defended the response to flash flooding in Texas on Friday as he visited the Hill Country region where at least 120 people, including children, died last week.
State Department starts firing more than 1,350 workers in Trump's shake-up of diplomatic corps
Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Updated July 11 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
The State Department began firing more than 1,350 U.S.-based employees Friday as the Trump administration pressed ahead with an unprecedented overhaul of its diplomatic corps.
Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after two consumers suffer vision loss from ejecting caps
The Associated Press | Updated July 11 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
Walmart is recalling about 850,000 stainless steel water bottles because the lid can eject and hit consumers — which has resulted in permanent vision loss for two people to date.
Rubio impersonator using AI contacted foreign ministers, cable says
Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters | Updated July 11 - 7:12 a.m. | Save Story
An individual using AI to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted three foreign ministers and two U.S. officials last month, according to a diplomatic cable seen by Reuters Tuesday.
AI kingpin Nvidia crowned as first public company with a $4T valuation
Michael Liedtke, Associated Press | Updated July 11 - 6:47 a.m. | Save Story
Silicon Valley chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday became the first publicly traded company to surpass a $4 trillion market valuation, putting the latest exclamation point on the investor frenzy surrounding an artificial intelligence boom powered by its industry-leading processors.
Trump puts 35% tariff on Canada, eyes blanket tariffs for others
Jeff Mason and Ismail Shakil, Reuters | Posted July 10 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would impose a 35% tariff on imports from Canada next month and planned blanket tariffs on most other trading partners.
Moderna gets full approval for COVID shot in at-risk children 6 months and older
Bhanvi Satija and Sriparna Roy, Reuters | Updated July 10 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Food and Drug Administration Thursday granted full approval for Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine, Spikevax, in children aged 6 months to 11 years who have an increased risk of the disease.
PBS and NPR might be saved from Trump's push for spending cuts
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 10 - 8:37 p.m. | Save Story
Public broadcasting could be saved from drastic cuts being proposed by the Trump administration as some Senate Republicans warn about the effects of withdrawing funds from smaller, rural outlets.
US weekly jobless claims fall unexpectedly in latest week
Reuters | Updated July 10 - 6:36 p.m. | Save Story
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly fell last week, suggesting employers may be holding on to workers despite other indications of a cooling labor market.
Brazil's Lula pledges retaliation to Trump tariffs but keeps diplomacy open
Fabio Teixeira, Ricardo Brito and Luciana Magalhaes, Reuters | Updated July 10 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Thursday he wants a diplomatic solution to President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs, but vowed retaliation if they took effect on Aug. 1.
Texas officials are trying to figure out who's really missing from the floods
Ed White, Associated Press | Updated July 10 - 5:35 p.m. | Save Story
This week in Texas, estimates put the number of people still missing from the Hill Country floods at 161, a daunting figure atop at least 120 deaths confirmed by authorities.
Ford recalls over 850,000 cars in the US due to potential fuel pump failure
Associated Press | Posted July 10 - 2:10 p.m. | Save Story
Ford is recalling more than 850,000 of its cars across the U.S. because the low-pressure fuel pump inside the vehicles may fail — and potentially cause an engine stall while driving, increasing crash risks.
Judge blocks Trump's birthright citizenship order after Supreme Court ruling
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Posted July 10 - 12:52 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Thursday again barred President Donald Trump's administration from denying citizenship to some babies born in the U.S., making use of an exception to overcome the U.S. Supreme Court's recent ruling.
Judas Priest, Rick Springfield, John Oates and Bob Geldof reflect on 40 years of Live Aid
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted July 10 - 10:43 a.m. | Save Story
Live Aid ended up helping to raise over $100 million for famine relief in Ethiopia and inspiring worldwide awareness for a cause it might otherwise have ignored.
Deadly Russian attack rocks Kyiv before 'frank' US-Russian talks
Frank Jack Daniel and Angelo Amante, Reuters | Posted July 10 - 9:35 a.m. | Save Story
Hundreds of Russian drones and more than a dozen missiles targeted Kyiv and other Ukrainian regions in a second massive air attack in two days early on Thursday, ahead of what the U.S. and Russia said were "frank" talks between them on ending the war.
All 31 workers reach safety after collapse inside Los Angeles industrial tunnel
Damian Dovarganes and Julie Watson, Associated Press | Posted July 10 - 7:43 a.m. | Save Story
All 31 construction workers who were far inside a huge industrial tunnel in Los Angeles made it to safety after a portion of it collapsed Wednesday evening, an outcome officials called a blessing after they initially feared much worse.
75 shelter animals have been relocated to Utah after floods devastate central Texas
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted July 10 - 7:16 a.m. | Save Story
Dozens of dogs and cats from shelters in central Texas were flown to Utah to be taken to Best Friends Animal Society's Sanctuary in Kanab on Wednesday.
X CEO Yaccarino to step down in surprise move
Jaspreet Singh, Reuters | Updated July 9 - 10:01 p.m. | Save Story
Linda Yaccarino, CEO of Elon Musk-owned social platform X, said on Wednesday she would step down from the top role in a surprise move.
Federal authorities end Idaho search for suspect in kids' deaths after finding look-alike hiker
Rebecca Boone, Associated Press | Updated July 9 - 9:35 p.m. | Save Story
Federal authorities in Idaho say they ended a search for a man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters in Washington state because of mistaken identity.
Senate Republicans watch to ensure green energy tax credits survive Trump's latest order
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
A group of Senate Republicans are cautiously watching to see if a recent executive order will undo progress to temporarily preserve green energy tax credits in President Donald Trump's massive tax package.
Flash flooding that killed 3 leaves New Mexico village heartbroken, anxious as cleanup begins
Susan Montoya Bryan, Morgan Lee and Roberto Rosales, Associated Press | Updated July 9 - 5:53 p.m. | Save Story
Crews are working to clear twisted metal, broken trees and muddy debris from streets and homes a day after monsoon rains triggered a deadly flash flood in southern New Mexico.
Harrowing rescue stories emerge from Texas floods; crews search for over 160 reported missing
Sean Murphy, Nadia Lathan and John Seewer, Associated Press | Updated July 9 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Texas police described some of the harrowing rescues they conducted after flash floods engulfed camps and homes in the state's Hill Country.
X removes posts by Musk chatbot Grok after antisemitism complaints
Daniel Trotta, Reuters | Posted July 9 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
Social media posts on the X account of the Grok chatbot were removed on Tuesday after complaints of antisemitism from X users and the Anti-Defamation League.
Hundreds of thousands of children have Type 1 diabetes. Now, there's a Barbie who has it, too
Brenda Goodman, CNN | Updated July 9 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
The latest Barbie slays in a chic blue polka-dot crop top, ruffled miniskirt, chunky heels and an insulin pump. She is the brand's first doll with Type 1 diabetes.
Job scams are on the rise and more people are falling for them. Protect yourself with these tips
Cora Lewis, Associated Press | Posted July 9 - 2:12 p.m. | Save Story
As job-seekers look for work in a challenging environment, an increasing number are falling victim to job scams that promise good pay for completing easy online tasks, according to the Federal Trade Commission.
How a Provo boy became one of the youngest chiefs of staff in U.S. Senate history
Brigham Tomco, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
The youngest chief of staff in the U.S. Senate says he rocketed from Utah to Washington, D.C., relying on the principle, "Say yes to everything."
John Curtis calls for briefing from White House after weapons pause to Ukraine
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 9:06 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. John Curtis praised the Trump administration for resuming weapons shipments to Ukraine Monday but called for a congressional briefing as to why the transfers were paused.
Mike Lee claims judicial abuse as judge pauses defunding of Planned Parenthood
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted July 9 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee is accusing a federal judge of abusing her power after blocking the Trump administration from enforcing a pause in funding to Planned Parenthood.
Supreme Court lifts order that blocked Trump's mass federal layoffs
John Kruzel, Reuters | Updated July 8 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court cleared the way on Tuesday for President Donald Trump's administration to resume carrying out mass job cuts and the restructuring of agencies.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be sentenced on Oct. 3
Jack Queen, Reuters | Posted July 8 - 8:04 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Tuesday said Sean "Diddy" Combs will be sentenced on Oct. 3 after his conviction on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances.
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says
Nadia Lathan and John Seewer, Associated Press | Posted July 8 - 7:33 p.m. | Save Story
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday over 160 people, mostly in the state's Hill Country, are believed to be still missing days after flash floods killed more than 100 people.
Churches can endorse political candidates to congregations, IRS says
Nate Raymond, Reuters | Posted July 8 - 6:42 p.m. | Save Story
Churches and other houses of worship can endorse political candidates to their congregations without risking losing their status as tax-exempt nonprofits, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service said.
Intense downpours like in Texas are more frequent, but there's no telling where they'll happen
Tammy Webber, Associated Press | Posted July 8 - 3:40 p.m. | Save Story
It's not just Texas and North Carolina. Intense rain is falling more frequently in many areas of the U.S. — though where it occurs and whether it causes catastrophic flooding is largely a matter of chance, according to experts.
TSA will no longer require passengers to remove shoes at airport security, source says
Pete Muntean and Alexandra Skores, CNN | Updated July 8 - 9:40 a.m. | Save Story
After nearly two decades, passengers in the United States will no longer have to take their shoes off going through airport security.
Trump to end 'green energy' subsidies via new action
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted July 8 - 9:14 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to phase out federal subsidies for green energy like wind and solar farms, citing unsustainability for the grid and too much reliance on foreign adversaries.
Amazon extends Prime Day discounts to 4 days as retailers weigh tariff-related price increases
Anne D'innocenzio, Associated Press | Posted July 8 - 8:29 a.m. | Save Story
Amazon is extending its annual Prime Day sales and offering new membership perks to Gen Z shoppers amid tariff-related price worries and possibly some consumer boredom with an event marking its 11th year.
Veterans Affairs walks back plans for mass layoffs but will still lose tens of thousands of jobs
Brian Todd, CNN | Posted July 8 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Monday it is walking back plans for mass layoffs at the agency but says it will still shed tens of thousands of jobs by the end of fiscal year 2025.
'Vast majority' of Americans not willing to pay for news, study finds
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted July 8 - 6:22 a.m. | Save Story
While most Americans say that they can find what they're looking for for free, 32% say that they are simply not interested enough to pay.
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide, and there's no 'client list,' Justice Department says
Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN | Posted July 7 - 7:08 p.m. | Save Story
After months of touting the impending release of new information on accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department announced in a memo Monday that there is no evidence he kept a "client list" or was murdered.
Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpasses 100
Jim Vertuno, Nadia Lathan and John Seewer, Associated Press | Updated July 7 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
The death toll from catastrophic flooding in Texas over the July Fourth weekend surpassed 100 on Monday as rescue teams continued the massive search for missing people.
Schumer wants probe of National Weather Service response in Texas
Courtney Rozen, Reuters | Posted July 7 - 5:42 p.m. | Save Story
The Senate's top Democrat on Monday asked a government watchdog to investigate whether cuts at the National Weather Service affected the forecasting agency's response to catastrophic and deadly flooding in Central Texas.
Possible sighting of man wanted in the deaths of his 3 daughters prompts search in Idaho
The Associated Press | Posted July 7 - 5:40 p.m. | Save Story
Federal authorities in Idaho are following up on a possible sighting over the weekend of a Washington state man wanted in connection with the deaths of his three daughters.
Trump to end deportation protections for thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans
Ted Hesson, Reuters | Posted July 7 - 4:54 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Homeland Security will terminate deportation protections for thousands of Hondurans and Nicaraguans living in the United States, according to U.S. government notices posted on Monday.
In Utah, tipping fatigue has bottomed out. Is it time for an intervention?
Meg Walter, Deseret News | Posted July 7 - 8:15 a.m. | Save Story
Utah is the stingiest state in the country when it comes to tipping.
Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing
Jim Vertuno and John Seewer, Associated Press | Updated July 6 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
The death toll from flash floods that raged through central Texas has risen to 82 after searchers found more bodies. Authorities say many more remain missing, including 10 girls from Camp Mystic, a summer camp wiped out by the flooding early Friday.
Dating app fatigue: A Gen Z diagnosis
Emma Neff, Deseret News | Posted July 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Save Story
Over time, the internet's role in dating has been transformative, beginning with Match.com in 1995, later evolving with eHarmony's psychology-focused approach in 2000.
Bodies of all 7 missing people found at a California fireworks warehouse that exploded
The Associated Press | Posted July 6 - 5:57 p.m. | Save Story
Authorities in Northern California have found the bodies of all seven people missing since an explosion last week at a fireworks warehouse that caused a wildfire and shook a tiny farming community.
The cost of loneliness can be death. Here's how to find good friends
Kristen Rogers, CNN | Posted July 6 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
After working from home all day, your takeout order arrives and you start binge-watching your favorite show alone. Sounds ideal, right? Except doing this routinely could shorten your life.
Buffalo Soldiers in Utah finally getting their due
Lee Benson, Deseret News | Posted July 6 - 2:58 p.m. | Save Story
Thanks to Utah Cultural Site Stewardship, these men who played an important role in Utah history are getting a chance to take a bow more than a century later.
A couple tried for 18 years to get pregnant. AI made it happen
Jacqueline Howard, CNN | Posted July 6 - 1:43 p.m. | Save Story
After trying to conceive for 18 years, one couple is now pregnant with their first child thanks to the power of artificial intelligence.
How to tell if you have a 'dopamine deficit' and what you can do to reset
Madeline Holcombe, CNN | Posted July 6 - 11:20 a.m. | Save Story
Dr. Anna Lembke spoke with CNN about what dopamine is, what it does, and how you can find better balance if you have a "dopamine deficit."
Doctor saves Little League umpire's life after heart attack on baseball field
Nicole Comstock, KCAL via CNN | Posted July 6 - 9:11 a.m. | Save Story
Little League umpire Jeff Hiserodt remembers where he was on the field when his heart stopped beating — and a doctor in the stands was there to save his life.
A Gaza ceasefire is the closest it has been in months. Here's what we know
Christian Edwards and Lauren Kent, CNN | Posted July 6 - 9:03 a.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump says he's "optimistic" a ceasefire deal in Gaza could come next week after Hamas announced it had "submitted a positive response" to a proposal.
Tropical Storm Chantal will be the first system of hurricane season to impact the US
Taylor Ward, Briana Waxman and Mary Gilbert, CNN | Posted July 6 - 8:25 a.m. | Save Story
Tropical Storm Chantal formed early Saturday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center, and is expected to be the first tropical system to impact the U.S. this hurricane season.
The untold story about how Olive Garden's most popular special came to be
Jordan Valinsky, CNN | Posted July 6 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
When the first Olive Garden opened in 1982 in Orlando, Florida, it was a disaster.
Former prolific car thief turns life around and is now helping police: "Anyone can change"
Brian Maass and Colin McIntyre, KCNC via CNN | Updated July 6 - 1:43 a.m. | Save Story
Hondo Underwood was well known to police in the Denver metro area as a prolific car thief between 2015 and 2017. Now he's helping police to do their jobs properly.
