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Here's why Chick-fil-A in Ammon will be closed most of the summer
Nate Eaton, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 4 - 8:40 a.m. | Save Story
One of eastern Idaho's most popular fast food restaurants is temporarily closing for several weeks this summer.
Squirrels hungry for three cars' plant-based parts caused $30,000 in damage, man says
Megan De Mar, WBBM | Updated June 4 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A driver in Illinois says a band of hungry squirrels caused nearly $30,000 in damage to three different luxury vehicles because of plant-based parts they view as a snack
Flesh-eating screwworm may have been detected in South Texas, USDA says
Cassandra Garrison, Heather Schlitz and Tom Polansek, Reuters | Posted June 3 - 5:33 p.m. | Save Story
An infestation of the flesh-eating screwworm parasite may have been detected in South Texas, and a sample is at a federal government laboratory for testing, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday.
Box Elder County data center foes sue to reverse decision stalling their efforts against project
Tim Vandenack, KSL | Updated June 3 - 5:29 p.m. | Save Story
As promised, foes of the proposed Box Elder County data center project have filed suit, seeking reversal of the decision stalling their efforts against the project.
FanX plans 'big celebration' before Salt Palace redesign drastically alters popular event
Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 3 - 3:13 p.m. | Save Story
The popular FanX Salt Lake Comic and Pop Culture Convention, which attracted over 100,000 attendees last year, will look very different as its usual home is remodeled.
AI to double data center power and water consumption by 2030, UN researchers say
Reuters | Updated June 3 - 1:15 p.m. | Save Story
Data centers are expected to consume twice as much power and water by 2030 as they expand to meet the surge in demand from artificial intelligence, U.N. researchers said on Wednesday.
Scott Pelley fired from '60 Minutes' as CBS News turmoil deepens
Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press | Updated June 3 - 12:30 p.m. | Save Story
CBS News fired longtime "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, deepening the turmoil at the nation's most influential TV news program and the unit that oversees it.
Remembering Karen Huntsman's legacy of family and giving
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted June 3 - 12:21 p.m. | Save Story
Karen Huntsman, businesswoman, philanthropist and matriarch of one of Utah's most influential families, has died at age 88.
SpaghettiOs infested with worms or parasites, lawsuit claims
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Posted June 3 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
A Florida mother and her daughter sued Campbell's after eating SpaghettiOs that they claim were contaminated by worms or parasites, and therefore unfit to eat.
Ford recall for seat belt issue and a do-not-drive order for some Bronco Sport and Maverick vehicles
Michelle Chapman, Associated Press | Updated June 3 - 11:00 a.m. | Save Story
Ford is recalling almost 420,000 vehicles because of a seat belt issue that may result in an injury if a crash occurs.
DOJ investigating ex-US lawmaker Santos for insider trading on Kalshi, source says
Anirban Sen and Prakhar Srivastava, Reuters | Posted June 3 - 9:28 a.m. | Save Story
U.S. federal regulators are investigating whether former congressman George Santos engaged in potential insider trading on prediction markets platform Kalshi, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Oil prices climb back toward $100, and the record-breaking rally for US stocks stalls
Stan Choe, Associated Press | Posted June 3 - 9:12 a.m. | Save Story
Oil prices are rising following the latest threats to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, and U.S. stocks are stalling near their records. The S&P 500 slipped 0.3% Wednesday from its all-time high.
Videos showing groups of people entering NYC sewers at night baffle residents and investigators
Philip Marcelo, Associated Press | Updated June 3 - 8:20 a.m. | Save Story
Mole people? Crocodile catchers? Mario brothers? A series of bizarre sightings of people popping in and out of New York City's vast subterranean sewer system has the city wondering what exactly is going on.
Opposition grows against proposed Provo Canyon amphitheater
Andrew Adams, KSL | Posted June 3 - 8:05 a.m. | Save Story
Opposition was taking shape Tuesday to a large, live performance amphitheater proposed around a gravel pit in Provo Canyon.
Safety net for homeowners facing a construction lien is going away
Matt Gephardt and Sloan Schrage, KSL | Posted June 3 - 7:40 a.m. | Save Story
A safety net for homeowners who've had their homes slapped with a construction lien because their contractor didn't pay a supplier is going away.
Salt Palace to fully close for 3 years when redevelopment begins in 2027
Carter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted June 2 - 4:55 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake County recently shifted its plans for the Salt Palace Convention Center, choosing to fully close it for three years when redevelopment begins next year.
Canada calls for US and Mexico free trade agreement to be renewed for another 16 years
Rob Gillies, Associated Press | Updated June 2 - 4:51 p.m. | Save Story
Canada is calling on the United States and Mexico to renew the free trade agreement between the countries for another 16 years.
US job openings rise by the most since 2021; hiring weak amid economic uncertainty
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Updated June 2 - 2:00 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. job openings increased by the most in five years in April, but the surge likely overstates the labor market's health, as hiring declined against the backdrop of economic uncertainty stemming from the Iran war.
