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FDA seeks to boost accuracy of blood-oxygen monitors across skin tones

Bhanvi Satija, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 6:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. health regulator on Monday proposed new guidelines for widely-used blood oxygen monitoring devices to improve their performance across skin tones amid growing evidence that the current ones are not reliable for patients with darker skin.

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2025 Utah International Auto Expo takes place Jan. 17-20 at the Mountain America Expo Center

Jason Bell, KSL Cars  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 5:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

Whether you're looking for your next car or just want something fun to do on a chilly January weekend, you'll want to attend the 2025 Utah International Auto Expo at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy, Jan. 17-20.

Man allegedly agrees to kill brother on Christmas to have 'hit' taken off him

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 4:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

A documented gang member was charged with attempted murder on Monday for allegedly stabbing his brother multiple times on Christmas Day.

Monkey in a tutu escapes from a home. Missouri sheriff's office says the capture was 'bananas'

Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

A monkey in a pink tutu that slipped out of a Missouri home was captured before a winter storm slammed the state. "Bananas" is how the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office described the apprehension of the primate in a Facebook post.

Trump loses bid to delay sentencing in hush money case as he appeals

Luc Cohen, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 4:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday lost a bid to put off his sentencing on Friday for his criminal conviction stemming from hush money paid to a porn star.

Have You Seen This? Florida driver filmed traveling on sidewalk against traffic

Muhammad Abdul Qawee, CNN  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 3:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

Video captured by a Telsa showed the scary moments a driver decides to make the sidewalk an extra lane of traffic in a city in Florida Sunday morning.

One of AJ Dybantsa's future BYU teammates is joining him at Utah Prep

Sean Walker, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 3:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

AJ Dybantsa, the consensus No. 1 overall recruit in the Class of 2025, will play alongside fellow BYU signee Xavion Staton.

Drinking sugary drinks may increase your risk of death. Here are alternative options

Madeline Holcombe, CNN  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 3:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sugary drinks may leave a sour taste given their possible impact on mortality, according to a new study. A study author calls it a public health crisis.

Utah wildlife center calls for changes after bald eagle dies of lead poisoning

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 2:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A wildlife rehabilitation center in Utah is again calling on hunters to switch to lead-free ammunition after a bald eagle taken to the facility died of lead poisoning.

Congress certifies Trump election victory with Harris presiding

Richard Cowan and David Morgan, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 2:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

Congress formally certified Republican President-elect Donald Trump's election victory on Monday during a session presided over by Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, who lost the November contest.

TikTok creators left in limbo while awaiting decision on potential platform ban

Jonathan Landrum Jr. and Haleluya Hadero, Associated Press  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

The fate of TikTok is keeping creators and small business owners in anxious limbo as they await a decision from the Supreme Court that could upheld their livelihoods.

Emeka Eneli earns 1st USMNT call-up to join RSL teammate Diego Luna in January camp

Caleb Turner, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 2:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Eneli and Luna make up 50% of the four-man midfield on the January roster, along with Inter Miami's Benjamin Cremaschi and Philadelphia's Jack McGlynn.

Justin Trudeau announces plan to step down

David Ljunggren and Ismail Shakil, Reuters  |  Updated Jan. 6 - 1:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday he will step down as leader of the ruling Liberals after nine years in office but will stay on in his post until the party chooses a replacement.

Family remembers 2 who died in Eagle Mountain road rage crash as man is sent to prison

Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 1:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family members of two people killed as the result of a road rage incident spoke at the sentencing for Peterson Drew Matheson, who pleaded guilty to causing the Eagle Mountain crash in 2023.

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This 11-year-old Utahn is the best baker in her family — and she's competing for $25K

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson, Deseret News  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 1:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

Arielle Yang, who is a sixth grade student at the Waterford School in Sandy, Utah, is one of 12 bakers competing on the newest season of Food Network's 'Kids Baking Championship,' which premieres Monday night.

Utah State men's basketball moves into AP Top 25 rankings for first time this season

Alex Vejar for KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 12:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Aggies are 14-1 and undefeated in the Mountain West Conference.

Utah women's basketball cracks AP Top 25 ahead of ranked matchup against K-State

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 12:10 p.m.  |  Save Story

After spending the entire 2023-24 season ranked inside the Associated Press Top 25 and holding a high NET rating, Utah had some work to do for the 2024-25 season.

Value-seekers drove 2024's retail trends and dead ends

Anne D'Innocenzio and Dee-ann Durbin, Associated Press  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

Consumers continued to battle high prices and replace them with bargain items in 2024, including shopping and food.

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Low-cost MRIs are a great option with high-deductible insurance plans

Taylormed MRI  |  Posted Jan. 6 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

TaylorMed has several locations where patients can get a low-cost MRI with a fast turnaround. If you need an MRI and have a high-deductible plan you should check this out.