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Sea drone warfare has arrived, but the US is floundering
Joe Brock and Mike Stone, Reuters | Posted May 6 - 12:18 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Navy's efforts to build a fleet of unmanned vessels are faltering because the Pentagon remains wedded to big shipbuilding projects, exposing a weakness as sea drones reshape naval warfare.
Nervous about falling behind the GOP, Democrats are wrestling with how to use AI
Courtney Subramanian, Associated Press | Updated May 6 - 12:12 p.m. | Save Story
The Biden campaign and top Democrats are wrestling with how best to use artificial intelligence, exposing the party's anxiety over falling behind Republicans in the race to deploy technology that could transform the future of elections.
Judge warns Trump of potential jail time for violating gag order
Jack Queen, Luc Cohen and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 6 - 10:26 a.m. | Save Story
The judge in Donald Trump's criminal trial fined him $1,000 and held him in contempt of court for a 10th time on Monday for violating a gag order and warned that further violations could land the former president in jail.
Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgages in 2023, study says
Kannaki Deka, Reuters | Updated May 6 - 10:12 a.m. | Save Story
Fewer low-income Americans took out mortgage loans last year than 2020, real estate broker Redfin said in a report on Monday, as steep interest rates make buying a home less affordable.
Crypto super PACs have raised more than $100M, report says
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Posted May 6 - 9:59 a.m. | Save Story
Political groups tied to the cryptocurrency industry have raised more than $102 million to spend on the upcoming U.S. congressional elections in order to elevate candidates who are friendly to digital assets, according to a report from Public Citizen.
Mitt Romney praises Kyrsten Sinema, explains why he thinks she became 'toxic' to Democrats
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 6 - 7:47 a.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mitt Romney had high praise for his colleague Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, crediting her with bringing senators together from both major parties to pass legislation, and for standing up for the filibuster at a time when she was pressured to change the Senate rules to see it eliminated.
Russia announces nuclear drills after Western officials talk of deepening involvement in Ukraine
Associated Press | Posted May 6 - 7:35 a.m. | Save Story
Russia's Defense Ministry says it plans to hold drills simulating the use of battlefield nuclear weapons. The announcement Monday came days after the Kremlin reacted angrily to comments by senior Western officials about the war in Ukraine.
How to watch the first crewed flight of Boeing's long-awaited Starliner spacecraft
Jackie Wattles, CNN | Posted May 6 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
Boeing's spaceflight program may reach a significant milestone Monday night with the launch of its Starliner spacecraft, carrying — at long last — two NASA astronauts to orbit.
Delegation that visited Utah visited the French Alps. Will France host 2030 Winter Games?
Lisa Riley Roche, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 10:34 p.m. | Save Story
Even though questions remain about a 2030 Winter Games in the French Alps, France's bid team seemed assured after a visit by the same International Olympic Committee delegation that came to Utah last month.
Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others
Darlene Superville, Associated Press | Posted May 5 - 9:45 p.m. | Save Story
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers and actor Michelle Yeoh are among a diverse group of 19 people who have received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Joe Biden.
$400M boost in federal funds for security at places of worship
Associated Press | Posted May 5 - 8:29 p.m. | Save Story
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has announced a $400 million increase in federal funding for security in houses of worship.
Romney, Secretary of State Antony Blinken explore progress in Middle East, Ukraine, China
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 7:50 p.m. | Save Story
Israelis and Palestinians have both been "absolutely traumatized" by the subsequent war in Gaza, Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Utah Sen. Mitt Romney Friday.
How bird flu could threaten cow cuddling. Yes, it is a thing
P.J. Huffstutter, Reuters | Posted May 5 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Cuddling dairy or beef cattle can be therapeutic, or simply an adventure for city dwellers looking for good old country fun. But this practice of opening the barn door to the public is facing a new risk, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed bird flu in dairy herds in nine states.
Escaped zebra captured near Seattle after gallivanting around foothills for days
The Associated Press | Posted May 5 - 5:39 p.m. | Save Story
A zebra that has been hoofing through the foothills of western Washington for days was recaptured Friday evening nearly a week after she escaped with three other zebras from a trailer near Seattle.
Pro-Palestinian protesters at USC comply with school order to leave their encampment
Philip Marcelo and Denise Lavoie, Associated Press | Posted May 5 - 4:44 p.m. | Save Story
Students protesting the ongoing war in Gaza have left a pro-Palestinian encampment at the University of Southern California after they were surrounded by police and told they might face arrest if they didn't go.
Maternal mortality in US dropped in 2022, CDC reports
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 4:05 p.m. | Save Story
The number of maternal deaths in the U.S. declined in 2022 after several years of increases, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released Thursday. And the number of live births climbed, but just a little.
Brief anger could lead to heart attack, study finds
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted May 5 - 2:19 p.m. | Save Story
Prone to blowing up? You might want to rein it in. A new study says getting mad even briefly causes blood vessels to contract, which raises blood pressure and increases the risk of a heart attack or stroke.
Americans have tipping fatigue. Domino's thinks it has the answer
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN | Posted May 5 - 11:34 a.m. | Save Story
Pizza chain Domino's aims to tap into the exasperation with tipping. Not by eliminating tips, however. Instead, Domino's is encouraging tipping even more.
