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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' reaches $1 billion in global ticket sales
Dawn Chmielewski, Reuters | Updated Jan. 4 - 6:30 p.m. | Save Story
James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed $1 billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that threshold.
New development shows need for similar housing in Pocatello, says property manager
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A brand new housing development with a unique design has units available for rent in Pocatello, and the design may just be an answer to affordable housing needs.
Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter, Reuters | Updated Jan. 4 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A flood of nearly nude images of real people and children created by Elon Musk's Grok AI on X has rung alarm bells internationally.
Have You Seen This? Youngster takes his 'smash cake' to the next level
Grant Olsen for KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
This kid wins top prize for commitment to the craft. His smash was one of the best I've ever seen.
Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
Joshua Goodman And Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 4 - 1:44 p.m. | Save Story
When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following follow a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces.
21-year-old church missionary from Salem dies of unknown cause in New Mexico
Ashley Imlay, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:25 p.m. | Save Story
A missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from Salem serving in New Mexico died Saturday of an unknown medical cause, church officials said.
2025: Ordinary Utahns doing extraordinary things in their sports
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:04 p.m. | Save Story
During the past year, ordinary Utahns did extraordinary things in various sports. Each is inspiring in his or her own way. They epitomize determination and perseverance.
West Jordan man faces federal charges in decadeslong identity theft scheme
Cassidy Wixom, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
A West Jordan man is charged with wire fraud for allegedly using someone else's identity for the last two decades to receive more than $1 million in Social Security and private insurance benefits.
Teenagers as young as 14-15 among victims of Swiss bar fire, raising questions about ID checks
Billy Stockwell, CNN | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
Teenagers as young as 14 and 15 were among the victims of the deadly fire at a ski resort bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, police said Sunday, raising questions about whether sufficient age checks were in place.
Why national travel writers are telling people to come to Utah in 2026
Caitlin Keith, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 10:04 a.m. | Save Story
As 2026 kicks off, people all around the world are starting to plan their travel for the year, and a number of travel publications are suggesting a trip to Utah.
Idaho mother, daughter seek help after home destroyed by fire
Andrea Olson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:32 a.m. | Save Story
A woman, along with her daughter, is asking for help after the camper they were living in caught fire and burned their belongings. As the New Year begins, they do not know where they will live and are worried about being homeless.
Former Utah attorney general candidate admits to attempting to bribe a fellow candidate
Emily Ashcraft, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 9:04 a.m. | Save Story
Frank Mylar, candidate for Utah attorney general in 2024, admitted to attempted bribery on Friday in a plea deal that will dismiss the case if he follows certain conditions over the next year.
10 years after end of '1-child' policy, China's push for more babies isn't winning its citizens over
Simone McCarthy, Rosa de Acosta and Joyce Jiang, CNN | Posted Jan. 4 - 8:35 a.m. | Save Story
Jan. 1 marks 10 years since China scrapped its notorious "one-child" policy, but the landmark change — and a raft of other measures to encourage couples to have more kids — have failed to boost the population.
Family sues Delta, KLM for $200K, claiming they were attacked by bed bug infestation on flight
Dan Raby | Posted Jan. 4 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A Virginia family has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after they claim they were bitten by bed bugs while onboard a flight.
Choosing camo: Why are more young Americans enlisting in the military?
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 4 - 7:09 a.m. | Save Story
Young Americans are donning their country's uniform in numbers not seen in over a decade.
'We're no joke; we're good': Lani White's clutch 3-pointers lift Utah to upset win over No. 8 TCU
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 11:28 p.m. | Save Story
The game was so good it needed an extra five minutes of playing time. And the Utah women had Lani White to thank for the extra minutes.
Demolition of historic Idaho Falls water tower to begin Monday
Daniel V. Ramirez, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 3 - 10:33 p.m. | Save Story
Built in 1937, Idaho Falls's old water tower is scheduled to begin its demolition on Jan. 5, marking the end of almost 90 years of service.
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
Michelle Nichols, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as "a dangerous precedent."
How annual physicals can help detect hidden health risks
Emma Benson, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:03 p.m. | Save Story
Annual physicals shouldn't only happen when you're sick, but also as a way to support overall health and wellness.
Intoxicated man fired round through hotel floor into occupied room, police say
Pat Reavy, KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 8:28 p.m. | Save Story
A man was arrested on New Year's Eve after police say he fired a round into a West Jordan hotel room floor, possibly on accident, and into an occupied room below.
Fed's Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while
Michael S. Derby, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Saturday that further central bank rate cuts could be some way off while officials take stock of the economy's performance.
Venezuela's Maduro captured, in US; Trump says US will run Venezuela
Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro landed in the United States on Saturday after his capture in an overnight U.S. operation, even as Venezuelan officials vowed defiance.
Morgan Scalley hires Kevin McGiven as Utah's OC, Utes great Jordan Gross to O-Line
Josh Furlong, KSL | Updated Jan. 3 - 7:05 p.m. | Save Story
Just days after Utah offensive coordinator Jason Beck took the same position at Michigan, following Kyle Whittingham to Ann Arbor, head coach Morgan Scalley has quickly found his replacement.
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'We're no joke; we're good': Lani White's clutch 3-pointers lift Utah to upset win over No. 8 TCU
World »
Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland
- Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
- Venezuela's interim government says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture
- Former Israeli hostage recounts sexual abuse in Hamas captivity and fear of becoming 'sex slave'
- Teenagers as young as 14-15 among victims of Swiss bar fire, raising questions about ID checks
U.S. »
Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland
- From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
- Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
- Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
- Venezuela's interim government says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture
Voces de Utah »
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Politics »
Denmark PM urges Trump to stop threats to take over Greenland
- From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
- Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
- Venezuela's interim government says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture
- Former Utah attorney general candidate admits to attempting to bribe a fellow candidate
