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Scars from Oct. 7 fuel deep divisions over Netanyahu ahead of Israeli election

Josef Federman, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

As Israel gears up for national elections this month, the country remains focused on Oct. 7. The Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks are at the forefront of a bitter campaign that will determine the fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Introducing kids to agriculture through the new Youth Livestock Barn in South Jordan

KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The new Youth Livestock Barn at USU Extension's Bastian Agricultural Center in South Jordan will help children experience agriculture, develop life skills, and serve their communities.

UPS to cut holiday hiring for second straight year

Miraanta ​Lowrance and Nandan Mandayam, Reuters  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:22 a.m.  |  Save Story

United Parcel Service on Wednesday said it ​would hire 100,000 seasonal employees across the U.S. ahead of the holiday season, ‌about 9% fewer than 2025 and marking the second straight ⁠year of reduced ​recruitment.

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How Utahns swear without using profanity

Siegfried & Jensen  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 8:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

If you've run into many frustrated Utahns, you've likely overheard a few, if not all, of these. And you might learn a few things, too.

How this new 1-mile Deer Valley trail connects hikers to a much larger system

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 7:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's fall foliage continues to attract scores of residents and visitors alike, and there's now a new hiking trail in one popular section of the Wasatch Back.

Kalshi is launching prediction apps with Native American tribes. That's dividing Indian country

Marshall Cohen, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 7:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

Tribal communities are increasingly divided over prediction markets, with some tribes partnering with Kalshi for revenue while others fear the platforms could undermine tribal casino gaming.

Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to Kagan and Soai for research solving 'mirror image' mystery

Adithi Ramakrishnan, Kostya Manenkov and Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:50 a.m.  |  Save Story

Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai have won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for their work on mirror images in chemical molecules.

Physicist raises alarm over proposed massive nuclear power project

VideoMike Anderson, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 7 - 6:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

A professor of physics says regulators may need to consider changes in their approach when it comes to approving large-scale data center and energy-production projects.

Darryn Peterson drops 23 points in Delta Center debut

VideoChandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Utah Jazz played their first game at the Delta Center in about six months, falling to the Denver Nuggets 117-106 in a preseason rematch on Tuesday.

Utah pilot lets artificial intelligence prescribe acne treatments

VideoShelby Lofton, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 10:35 p.m.  |  Save Story

Artificial intelligence is now prescribing acne treatments for some Utah patients through a state-monitored pilot program that allows an AI platform to evaluate symptoms and recommend medication without an in-person doctor's visit.

US resident arrested in connection with Canada's Tumbler Ridge school shooting

Max Saltman, CNN  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

U.S. authorities have arrested a 30-year-old from Washington state in connection with the February school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.

Is there really no enforcement of carpool lanes in Utah?

VideoMatt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 10:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

Frustrated commuters routinely tell Matt Gephardt there's nothing being done to curb drivers from illegally flying solo in the HOV lane, but are they right?

'It's a higher love': New leader of Utah nonprofit Common Ground outlines vision

Allison Lyons, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 9:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah nonprofit Common Ground Outdoor Adventures is looking toward the future with a new leader.

League-leading power play propels Utah Mammoth to first franchise win over New Jersey Devils

Cole Bagley, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

After losing a close game at Madisan Square Garden 48 hours ago, the Utah Mammoth bounced back just across the river as they secured their first ever victory over the New Jersey Devils.

Kenya confirms its first Ebola case and death in a man who traveled from Congo

Evelyne Musambi, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Kenyan citizen who had been living in Congo before returning to Nairobi over the weekend became Kenya's first confirmed case of Ebola and the country's first death from the disease in the fast-moving outbreak.

3 Utah children in top 10 for Stan Lee's Super Kid competition

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 9:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

Three Utah children are among the top 10 finalists for the Stan Lee Super Kid competition, earning a chance to win $25,000, VIP passes to the 2027 L.A. Comic Con and a new Stan Lee Universe comic hero based on them.

Family fuels Wayshawn Parker as Utah running back raises his game

Steve Bartle, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a fantastic start to the season, Wayshawn Parker spent Utah's bye week with the people who remind him why he plays.

French officials recognize 3 Utah schools for their dual-language French offerings

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

French officials recently recognized three Utah schools with awards of excellence for their dual-language French programming.

Trump says he is thinking about suspending federal gas tax

Nandita Bose and Kanishka Singh, Reuters  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 8:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Donald Trump said he was thinking about suspending the federal gas tax as high gas and diesel prices ‌pose a risk to his Republican Party heading into the November midterm ⁠U.S. elections.

Utah senator pushes to boost benefits for families of fallen wildland firefighters

VideoDaniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 8:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Sen. John Curtis is teaming up with a Democrat to try to expand benefits for families of wildland firefighters who die in the line of duty.

UDOT nears partial completion of 'zebra striping' project to improve the visibility of freeway lanes

VideoBrian Carlson, KSL  |  Updated Oct. 6 - 7:37 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new project on Utah's highways is part of UDOT's enhanced striping initiative that many people refer to as "zebra striping."

California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe

Jaimie Ding and Philip Marcelo, Associated Press  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

A California couple have been arrested on child abuse charges following an investigation into a surrogacy scheme involving at least 21 children ranging in age from a few months to 13 years.

'Going to be close': Time running out for petitioners trying to force vote on Roy property tax hike

Tim Vandenack, KSL  |  Posted Oct. 6 - 7:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

The clock is ticking for petitioners trying to force a vote on whether to keep the 34.25% property tax hike approved last August by the Roy City Council.