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Trump orders military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz
Jon Gambrell, Jamey Keaten and Aamer Madhani, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump said Thursday he ordered the military to target small Iranian boats deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, while also announcing an extension of the Lebanon ceasefire.
DOJ reclassifies certain marijuana products as a less dangerous drug
Reuters | Updated April 23 - 5:34 p.m. | Save Story
The Department of Justice is reclassifying FDA-approved and state-licensed marijuana as a less dangerous drug, U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said on Thursday.
Meta slashes 8,000 jobs, or 10% of its workforce, as Microsoft offers buyouts
Matt O'brien and Barbara Ortutay, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
Meta is laying off about 8,000 workers, or about 10% of its workforce, the company said Thursday as it continues to ramp up spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure and highly paid AI-expert hires.
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify's first all-time most-streamed artists list
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 1:30 p.m. | Save Story
Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning.
Southern US wildfires force residents to flee, leaving them unsure if their homes are standing
Emilie Megnien, Russ Bynum and Jeff Martin, Associated Press | Posted April 23 - 11:42 a.m. | Save Story
Wildfires tearing through the South this week have forced hundreds of residents in Georgia to flee in minutes. Many have no idea what happened to the homes and animals they left behind.
Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
An $81 billion Warner-Paramount mega merger has received shareholders' stamp of approval, propelling a deal that could vastly reshape Hollywood and the wider media landscape closer to the finish line.
Navy Secretary Phelan fired, sources say
Phil Stewart, Reuters | Updated April 23 - 9:01 a.m. | Save Story
Navy Secretary John Phelan has been fired, a U.S. official and a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, in another wartime shake-up at the Pentagon.
Why are sailors being asked to hide their social media footprint?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 8:30 a.m. | Save Story
Electronic communication propaganda, used to demoralize or exploit the enemy, is apparently taking form during the Iran war, and defensive tactics, say military leaders, should be taken.
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under new law
Sarah Raza, Associated Press | Updated April 23 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
Potentially millions of Americans suddenly have a much easier path to Canadian citizenship, prompting a rush of people to explore their ancestry and file paperwork seeking dual citizenship.
Mike Lee vows revival of election bill after Senate pivots away
Cami Mondeaux, Deseret News | Posted April 23 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
The Senate is moving away from Sen. Mike Lee's election bill until further notice as lawmakers scramble to meet a number of deadlines — but the senator is not ready to surrender.
Dave Mason, co-founder of Traffic known for 'We Just Disagree' and 'Feelin' Alright,' dies at 79
Maria Sherman, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 8:01 p.m. | Save Story
Dave Mason — the co-founder of the psychedelic British band Traffic — died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada. He was 79.
Senate poised to advance ICE, border funding plan after marathon voting session
David Morgan, Reuters | Posted April 22 - 7:17 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Republicans were poised on Wednesday to advance their $70 billion plan to fund the Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agencies for the next three years.
US set to move to reclassify marijuana as early as Wednesday, Axios reports
Reuters | Posted April 22 - 4:32 p.m. | Save Story
The United States administration is expected to move to reclassify marijuana as soon as Wednesday, Axios reported.
Meet the granddaughter of Irene Corbett, Utah's only known Titanic passenger
Ashley Moser, KSL | Posted April 22 - 2:30 p.m. | Save Story
More than a century after the Titanic sank, Irene Corbett's namesake shares her family's story, now featured inside the traveling Titanic exhibition in Utah.
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
Bill Barrow, Matt Brown and Jeff Amy, Associated Press | Posted April 22 - 1:14 p.m. | Save Story
Georgia's Democratic congressman David Scott has died at age 80. Scott was the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee and was seeking his 13th term in Congress.
Pentagon makes flu shot optional for troops, rescinding requirement
Kaanita Iyer, CNN | Updated April 22 - 12:45 p.m. | Save Story
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the military will no longer require the annual flu vaccine for troops.
When's the best time to list a home for sale in the U.S.?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted April 22 - 12:00 p.m. | Save Story
Thinking of selling your home? You might want to get it on the market quickly.
Trump administration nears deal to rescue Spirit Airlines, WSJ reports
Reuters | Updated April 22 - 11:38 a.m. | Save Story
The Trump administration has neared a deal to rescue embattled low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
