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Deaths of several scientists in recent months sparks federal investigation
Natasha Chen, Alex Stambaugh, Chris Boyette, CNN | Updated April 22 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
In recent months, the deaths of several acclaimed scientists connected to sensitive US nuclear and aerospace research have fueled speculation.
Tax Day glitch hits 70,000 Utahns; state tax payments rejected
Garna Mejia, KSL | Posted April 21 - 9:34 p.m. | Save Story
Utah tax officials said an error contained in a file sent to a bank for processing was responsible for a problem that affected 70,000 Utahns and their state tax payments.
Meta to start capturing employee mouse movements, keystrokes for AI training data
Katie Paul and Jeff Horwitz, Reuters | Posted April 21 - 8:03 p.m. | Save Story
Meta is installing new tracking software on U.S.-based employees' computers to capture mouse movements, clicks and keystrokes for use in training its artificial intelligence models.
Genomic testing improves treatment, survival for Black breast cancer patients
Nancy Lapid, Reuters | Updated April 21 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
Advanced genomic testing could help erase significant disparities in breast cancer survival rates between white and Black patients, new research ​has found.
Apple names insider John Ternus as CEO, Cook to become executive chairman
Stephen Nellis, Reuters | Updated April 20 - 8:35 p.m. | Save Story
Apple on Monday named insider John Ternus as its next CEO, tapping the long-time hardware chief to steer the company after Tim Cook.
'Big Tech or families?' Parents heading to Washington to reignite fight for online safety laws
Clare Duffy, CNN | Updated April 20 - 5:30 p.m. | Save Story
A group of parents and advocates are heading to Capitol Hill this week in a renewed push for online safety legislation, hoping to build on the momentum of court wins against social media companies last month.
What we know about Anthropic's Mythos amid rising concerns
Harshita Mary Varghese, Reuters | Updated April 20 - 10:55 a.m. | Save Story
Anthropic, earlier this month, debuted Mythos, its most advanced AI model to date, equipped with sophisticated ​capabilities and designed for defensive cybersecurity tasks.
Utah's 'tip of the spear' strategy: Inside the state's move to lead the nation in AI education
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted April 20 - 6:24 a.m. | Save Story
While the national conversation around artificial intelligence often toggles between fear and fascination, Utah leaders are busy building what they call a "middle path."
Printing a leg: BYU students test 3D-printed prosthetics
Deanie Wimmer, KSL | Posted April 19 - 10:30 p.m. | Save Story
Inside Brigham Young University's engineering building, months of designing, testing, and problem-solving all come down to one moment.
Wolf pup takes off with wildlife closure sign in Yellowstone
Kevin Lind, Deseret News | Posted April 19 - 10:32 a.m. | Save Story
The Enhancing Safety for Animals was put together by Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., would limit protections for the Mexican gray wolf. The bill advanced through the House Natural Resources Committee and awaits a vote in the full House.
Tomatoes are having a moment. You might not like the reason
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN | Posted April 19 - 10:01 a.m. | Save Story
A deep freeze during Florida's peak tomato season, combined with wet weather during Mexico's tomato growing season, has shrunk the tomato crop size this year.
The Lyrid meteor shower is visible now and peaking soon. Here's how to spot it
Adithi Ramakrishnan, Associated Press | Posted April 18 - 9:37 a.m. | Save Story
The Lyrid meteor shower is expected to bring fiery streaks to the night sky. The shower peaks Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
2026 Sterling Scholar Awards: Why a gardening job on Mars may be in a young Utahn's future
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted April 17 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
When the day comes that plants are growing on Mars, Bear River High School's Sarah Pace may well be their "gardener."
Rare tornado snapped trees after touching down in northern Utah, report finds
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted April 17 - 1:33 p.m. | Save Story
A series of severe thunderstorms that passed through northern Utah last weekend produced a rare tornado that snapped trees within its short path.
Here's how Utah can navigate the data center boom
Logan Stefanich, KSL | Posted April 15 - 9:08 p.m. | Save Story
Utah is home to 48 operational data centers with over 920 megawatts of capacity, and seven under construction are set to add 2,600 megawatts by 2028.
Mount Holyoke's corpse flower blooms again, drawing crowds to its 'rotting flesh' stench
Leah Willingham, Associated Press | Updated April 15 - 5:32 p.m. | Save Story
Crowds gathered at Mount Holyoke College's Talcott Greenhouse on Wednesday to witness the rare bloom of "Pangy," a corpse flower known for its powerful odor resembling decaying flesh.
University of Utah opens dedicated center for medical innovation
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted April 14 - 8:15 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Utah's James LeVoy Sorenson Center for Medical Innovation opened on Tuesday. It's built to launch medical devices, techniques and partnerships not even dreamed of.
Why some workers are embracing AI while others won't use it, according to a new Gallup poll
Matt O'brien and Linley Sanders, Associated Press | Updated April 14 - 6:51 a.m. | Save Story
More American workers are experimenting with artificial intelligence in their jobs, but skepticism is still widespread.
