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How social media affects the national park experience

How social media affects the national park experience

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted May 29 - 8:04 a.m.  |  Save Story

From feeding wild animals to perilous selfies, tourists risk their lives and the preservation of America's national parks for fleeting social media fame.
Here's how Utah's Olympic bid was pitched to the world's winter sports federations

Here's how Utah's Olympic bid was pitched to the world's winter sports federations

Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News  |  Posted May 29 - 7:41 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's Olympic bidders pitched what they called "a compelling and sustainable plan" for a 2034 Winter Games to leaders of the world's winter sports federations in a virtual presentation Tuesday.
A Kentucky family is left homeless for a second time by a tornado that hit the same location

A Kentucky family is left homeless for a second time by a tornado that hit the same location

Bruce Schreiner and George Walker IV, Associated Press  |  Posted May 29 - 7:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

A twister flattened Devin Johnson's Kentucky home in the Barnsley community over the Memorial Day weekend. It was on the same lot where another tornado struck, leaving him homeless in 2021.
Jurors likely to begin deliberations in Trump hush money trial

Jurors likely to begin deliberations in Trump hush money trial

Luc Cohen, Jack Queen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Posted May 29 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jurors are likely to begin deliberations on Wednesday in Donald Trump's hush money trial, sorting through weeks of evidence and testimony behind closed doors as they determine whether he will become the first president convicted of a crime.
Ogden Valley incorporation meetings set; booster foresees possible question on November ballot

Ogden Valley incorporation meetings set; booster foresees possible question on November ballot

Tim Vandenack, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Boosters pushing for incorporation of the Ogden Valley are hosting a series of talks on the issue and hope to get the question on the November election ballot.
Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury

Trump sought to 'hoodwink' voters with porn star payment, prosecutor tells jury

Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters  |  Updated May 28 - 10:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A New York prosecutor told jurors that the hush money payment at the heart of former President Donald Trump's criminal trial was an attempt to "hoodwink the American voter" during the 2016 election, as lawyers made their closing arguments on Tuesday.
Japan's Toyota puts hopes in compact engine that runs on biofuels

Japan's Toyota puts hopes in compact engine that runs on biofuels

Yuri Kageyama, Associated Press  |  Posted May 28 - 10:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Japanese automaker Toyota introduced plans to cast a futuristic spin on the traditional internal combustion engine.
Why water property taxes are going up in Salt Lake City and Sandy

Why water property taxes are going up in Salt Lake City and Sandy

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 9:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

Property taxes in two Salt Lake County cities are increasing to meet a growing need for water infrastructure improvements.
Pregnancy takes 50K more calories over 9 months, study shows. That's 164 Snickers bars

Pregnancy takes 50K more calories over 9 months, study shows. That's 164 Snickers bars

Madeline Holcombe, CNN  |  Posted May 28 - 9:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Having a baby is energetically much more expensive than commonly thought, according to new research. Creating and carrying a little one takes 49,753 dietary calories.
What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in June

What's coming to Disney+ and coming and going on Hulu in June

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 8:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Several series and season premieres are coming this June to Disney+ and Hulu.
Spanish Fork teen hit by car leaves hospital; friend still in induced coma

Spanish Fork teen hit by car leaves hospital; friend still in induced coma

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

One of two teenage girls who was hit by a vehicle earlier this month has been released from the hospital.
New Salt Lake indie music festival announces lineup for September shows

New Salt Lake indie music festival announces lineup for September shows

Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 7:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Some familiar faces will be returning to Salt Lake City for the area's newest indie music festival, the Love Letters Music Festival.
Utah governor calls on community for help amid historic shortage of foster families

Utah governor calls on community for help amid historic shortage of foster families

Ashley Fredde, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 7:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

The number of licensed foster care families in Utah is the lowest it's been in 25 years, experts say. Now Gov. Spencer Cox is calling on Utahns to step up and help children in need.
Police detain 1 person in connection with fatal west Salt Lake shooting

Police detain 1 person in connection with fatal west Salt Lake shooting

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Updated May 28 - 6:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

Salt Lake police have detained one person and are investigating a fatal shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon.
Officials identify man who crashed, died after alleged road rage incident in Spanish Fork

Officials identify man who crashed, died after alleged road rage incident in Spanish Fork

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 6:11 p.m.  |  Save Story

Officials released the identity of the man who crashed into a tree and died after an alleged road rage incident in Spanish Fork last month.
China's military shows off rifle-toting robot dogs

China's military shows off rifle-toting robot dogs

Brad Lendon and Nectar Gan, CNN  |  Posted May 28 - 6:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

China's military recently showed off a robot dog with an automatic rifle mounted on its back.
Attempt to scare teens leads to criminal charge for Orem man in devil mask, police say

Attempt to scare teens leads to criminal charge for Orem man in devil mask, police say

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted May 28 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Orem man is facing a criminal charge accusing him of scaring a group of teens in a remote area with a Halloween mask, then acting like he had a gun, charges say.
Can cats and dogs get bird flu? What to know to keep pets safe

Can cats and dogs get bird flu? What to know to keep pets safe

Lois M. Collins, Deseret News  |  Posted May 28 - 5:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cats are reportedly susceptible to the bird flu, while infection in dogs is less common.
Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in months

Americans are feeling better about the economy for the first time in months

Bryan Mena, CNN  |  Posted May 28 - 4:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Americans' attitudes toward the economy improved this month for the first time since January, thanks to better perceptions of the job market.

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