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Opinion: For the Great Salt Lake, ‘depletion’ is the keyword, nothing else matters

Utah has spent several years building an impressive policy machine around the Great Salt Lake. After the lake hit a…

Marijuana surpasses alcohol, tobacco in daily use

For the first time in history, daily marijuana use has surpassed daily cigarette smoking. Smart Approaches to Marijuana…

‘She was so loved’: Community holds vigil for former Miss American Fork who died Sunday

Brynn Carnesecca's mother, Michelle Carnesecca, said she'd like her daughter to be remembered for the "amazing life she…

‘This isn’t a close case,’ state tells judge in Tyler Robinson case

Prosecutors in the Robinson capital murder case argue the decision to bind the case over to trial "is likely as…

High school football: Defending 3A champion Cedar squeaks past competition in 3A South projections

Last season, the Cedar City Reds had the season of dreams. They’ve historically been a struggling team. Not only had…

Economists disagree on national debt. Americans face the consequences

A pair of experts with competing views tell the Deseret News why the debt presents problems for everyday Americans.

The NHL salary cap has never been higher. Neither has the cost of hockey fandom

Financially, the National Hockey League has never been in a better place. When the league first instituted a salary cap…

This charismatic Christian has gone viral. Why?

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He grew up cheering for the Mariners. Now this former BYU star is pitching for them

ARLINGTON, Texas — In June 2026, Michael Rucker pitched in the major leagues for the first time in nearly three seasons…

Opinion: Bringing children back to cities

America’s big cities are losing children. They are instead filling with single adults and childless couples struggling…

Prices up in Utah’s ‘bipolar’ housing market

The president of the Salt Lake Board of Realtors has a pretty unique way of describing a housing market that’s seen the…

Utah selected as potential site for nuclear fuel recycling campus

The Department of Energy selected Utah, Idaho, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Louisiana to serve as potential host states for…

Bari Weiss’s latest change at CBS: the addition of Ross Douthat to ‘60 Minutes’

CBS News announced Tuesday a slate of new contributors and correspondents for its flagship investigative news show “60…

‘There is no substitute’: Blood crisis puts trauma care at risk

For only the second time in its history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis, with…

How Cyclospora spreads along ‘the farm-to-fork continuum’

As of July 24, 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported at least 1,947 cases of cyclosporiasis,…

Episode 305: Primary general presidency talks about discovering the ‘character of the Lord’ by serving children

In the April 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, members of the Church…

SpaceX stock plunges. Is Elon Musk still the richest person in the world?

Multi-billion dollar swings in the wealth of the world’s richest individuals and families are a regular happening…

Rep. Burgess Owens says progressives are getting involved with GOP primaries to shift Utah leftward

Utah Rep. Burgess Owens is issuing a warning to his in-state Republicans: progressives are “inside the gate” and they…

Brandon Sanderson just shared a major update on the progress of his ‘Mistborn’ movie

Utah fantasy author Brandon Sanderson shared a big update on the progress of the upcoming movie based on his…

Want to catch up on ‘Spider-Man’ before ‘Brand New Day’? These are the movies you need to watch

It’s been 10 years since Spider-Man first made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe , and he’s had a tangled…

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An American passport still opens many doors, but it has fallen behind in global rankings

Twenty years ago, the U.S. passport was a golden ticket to world travel, offering its owner visa-free access to more…

Aide Who Had Affair With Newsom 20 Years Ago Details Her Experience

Ruby Rippey had stayed mostly quiet since her relationship with the San Francisco mayor rocked the city.

Historic ‘fire clouds’ escalate wildfire epidemic in Spain and France

Devastating wildfires continue to rage in France and Spain, and the battle is only intensified by a phenomenon rarely…

Big 12 team preview: Can former Kansas State great Collin Klein revive the once-proud Wildcats?

Editor’s note: Tenth in a series previewing each team in the Big 12 in 2026. New Kansas State football coach Collin…

Government expanded the law for downwinders. Are you one?

When people think of downwinders — people who later became ill as a result of radiation exposure during nuclear weapons…

5 transfers who will play a big hand in BYU’s future

Over a hundred players will report to BYU’s fall camp next Tuesday. The roster includes a bevy of returning stars on…

Instead of waiting for rescue, he hiked 10 miles with trekking pole stuck in his side

Three hikers set out last week to summit 12,807-foot Granite Peak, the highest point in Montana. The route took them…

Robert Griffin III will have a new broadcasting partner for Big 12 football games

Robert Griffin III has been part of some memorable moments for BYU over the past few years. He was in the broadcast…

Opinion: Same tariffs, different rationale — The limits of fighting trade policy in court

On July 24, the Trump administration invoked Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 and imposed a new round of tariffs on…

3 more I-215 ramps to close for at least a month in Salt Lake County

Utah transportation officials are urging motorists to plan ahead before they close three key ramps for a little over a…

Massive earthquake causes widespread destruction in Japan

Dozens of people are missing or injured after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake shook Japan’s southern island of Kyushu…

War in Iran: The latest

The United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran in late February, over worries the Iranian regime was close to…

How Are You Navigating This Extreme Summer?

Amid blistering heat, economic anxiety and a tumultuous news cycle, we want to hear how you’re experiencing the season.

Opinion: Fast-growing communities deserve a fair shot at federal transit funding

If you’ve driven anywhere along the Wasatch Front lately, you’ve seen how much our communities are changing. Utah is…

AFSCME Leader Lee Saunders to Retire as Unions Face New Opposition

Lee Saunders has led the country’s top union for local public workers at a time of growing public support and official…