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Indoor pickleball facility coming to Salt Lake City, other Utah cities
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 20 - 9:04 p.m. | Save Story
The pickleball craze is far from over. In some places, it's just heating up — Salt Lake City will be getting its first large-scale indoor pickleball facility later this year.
The end of endless shrimp? Red Lobster files for bankruptcy protections
Art Raymond, Deseret News | Posted May 20 - 8:33 p.m. | Save Story
The 56-year-old seafood chain Red Lobster says inflation, bad leases and money-losing all-you-can-eat promotions forced a Chapter 11 filing while it seeks new ownership.
FDIC chairman will resign following a scathing investigation that detailed a toxic workplace
Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN | Posted May 20 - 7:58 p.m. | Save Story
Martin Gruenberg, head of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, will step down following a scathing independent investigation detailing pervasive sexual harassment, discrimination and bullying at the agency.
Weber County inland port plans get OK despite critics' worries; foe warns of legal action
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Updated May 20 - 6:32 p.m. | Save Story
The Utah Inland Port Authority board approved the Weber County inland port proposal despite concerns of foes who worry the development plans could harm wetlands.
Is that 'Her'? OpenAI pauses a ChatGPT voice due to similarity to Scarlett Johansson
Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 4:35 p.m. | Save Story
OpenAI plans to halt the use of one of its ChatGPT voices after some drew similarities to Scarlett Johansson. OpenAI was also quick to shut down the internet's theories about Johansson, noting that Sky's voice belonged to a different professional.
Microsoft highlights 'Copilot+' and AI tasks without cloud data centers
Max A. Cherney, Reuters | Posted May 20 - 1:09 p.m. | Save Story
Microsoft said on Monday it would launch a new category of personal computer capable of handling more artificial-intelligence tasks without calling on cloud data centers.
Target to lower prices on some basic goods amid continued inflation
Michelle Chapman, Associated Press | Updated May 20 - 11:05 a.m. | Save Story
Target plans on cutting prices on thousands of consumer basics this summer, goods ranging from diapers to milk, with more Americans paying closer attention to their spending as inflation cuts into household budgets.
WikiLeaks founder Assange wins right to appeal against an extradition order to the US
Brian Melley and Jill Lawless, Associated Press | Posted May 20 - 8:55 a.m. | Save Story
A British court has ruled that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal against an order that he be extradited to the U.S. on espionage charges.
Things to know about an AI safety summit in Seoul
Hyung-jin Kim and Kelvin Chan, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 11:50 p.m. | Save Story
South Korea is set to host a mini-summit this week on risks and regulation of artificial intelligence.
Dear Katherine Heigl, you can find amazing Indian food in Utah
Gitanjali Poonia, Deseret News | Posted May 19 - 10:27 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's Indian food scene took shape 30 years ago, and is better than ever.
Bezos' Blue Origin launches 1st crew to edge of space since 2022 grounding
Joey Roulette, Reuters | Posted May 19 - 7:57 p.m. | Save Story
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin launched a six-person crew — including the first U.S. Black astronaut candidate from the 1960s — from West Texas to the edge of space on Sunday, resuming its centerpiece space tourism business for the first time since its suborbital New Shepard rocket was grounded in 2022.
1 in 7 Gen Z credit card users are 'maxed out'
Matt Egan, CNN | Posted May 19 - 1:04 p.m. | Save Story
Roughly 1 in 7 Gen Z credit card borrowers have maxed out their credit cards, according to new research.
Minnesota lawmakers strike minimum pay deal for Uber, Lyft drivers
Eva Rothenberg, CNN | Posted May 19 - 12:20 p.m. | Save Story
New York (CNN) — Minnesota government officials have struck a deal with rideshare companies Uber and Lyft to set minimum wage standards for drivers, lawmakers announced Saturday night.
The death of the landline: Utahns opt for wireless options
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 9:53 a.m. | Save Story
Landline phones are a dying breed, especially in the Intermountain West.
Woman in Eagle Mountain aims to connect, uplift through virtual community center
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 19 - 9:07 a.m. | Save Story
Social worker Carissa Thurman is aiming to connect Eagle Mountain residents to small businesses while uplifting people through community classes.
First Mexican taco stand to get Michelin star is a tiny business where heat makes the meat
Mark Stevenson, Associated Press | Posted May 19 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
Michelin-starred chef Arturo Rivera Martinez stands over an insanely hot grill at the first Mexican taco stand to get a coveted star. In this tiny, 10-foot by 10-foot business, the heat makes the meat, and there are only four things on the menu.
The Dow closed above 40,000. The big number means little for your 401(k)
Stan Choe, Associated Press | Posted May 18 - 8:24 p.m. | Save Story
Even if the Dow's topping the 40,000 level is cause for celebration, it doesn't inherently mean much. What's more important is that it's one of the examples showing how the broader U.S. stock market is setting records.
Under Armour was a real threat to Nike. Now it's fighting to stay relevant
Parija Kavilanz, CNN | Posted May 18 - 4:41 p.m. | Save Story
It was once hyped as a worthy rival to Nike. But at present, Under Armour, founded by a 23-year-old former college athlete, is struggling to "just do it."
