Utah & U.S. Business & Finance News
Most Recent
Caracas, Washington in talks to export Venezuelan oil to US, sources say
Marianna Parraga and Erin Banco, Reuters | Posted Jan. 6 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Government officials in Caracas and Washington are discussing exporting Venezuelan crude to refiners in the United States, government, industry and shipping sources told Reuters on Tuesday.
Utah father fights for a refund after martial arts studio closes
Matt Gephardt, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
January is often loaded with deals such as "sign up for a full year and save!" But what happens when a business shuts down and doesn't refund you?
Weekend snowstorm brings long-awaited boost to Utah winter businesses
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 8:45 a.m. | Save Story
A weekend snowstorm delivered a much-needed boost to winter recreation businesses in Utah's Ogden Valley.
New Jazz-themed court unveiled at Salt Lake City rec center — and there's more to come
Carter Williams, KSL | Posted Jan. 6 - 6:15 a.m. | Save Story
A newly-designed court in Salt Lake City isn't quite like the Delta Center, but the children took to it like it was the next best thing.
Trump administration sets meetings with oil companies over Venezuela, source says
Jarrett Renshaw and Sheila Dang, Reuters | Updated Jan. 5 - 9:31 p.m. | Save Story
The administration of President Donald Trump is planning to meet with executives from U.S. oil companies later this week to discuss boosting Venezuelan oil production after U.S. forces ousted its leader Nicolas Maduro.
New beginnings: Provo business owners reemerge with separate ventures, but same purpose
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Jan. 5 - 11:33 a.m. | Save Story
After a Provo shop was forced to close in February, one of its owners and two previous business owners opened a new space for coffee and community.
Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2M at year-opening auction at Tokyo fish market
Associated Press | Posted Jan. 5 - 9:33 a.m. | Save Story
A 535-pound bluefin tuna sold for a record $3.2 million at the first auction of 2026 at Tokyo's Toyosu fish market.
What to expect from CES 2026, the annual show of all things tech
Shawn Chen, Associated Press | Posted Jan. 5 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
With the start of the New Year squarely behind us, it's once again time for the annual CES trade show to shine a spotlight on the latest tech companies plan on offering in 2026.
Rome welcomed record 33.5 million pilgrims for Catholic Holy Year
Joshua McElwee, Reuters | Posted Jan. 5 - 8:21 a.m. | Save Story
About 33.5 million pilgrims came to Rome in 2025 for the Catholic Holy Year, Vatican and Italian officials said on Monday, marking a record number of yearly visitors.
Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment in the wake of fraud allegations video
Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN | Posted Jan. 5 - 6:57 a.m. | Save Story
At Fardowsa Ali's restaurant in Minneapolis, she said the usual steady flow of diners seeking Somali sambusas or desserts has been replaced with threatening phone calls.
New development shows need for similar housing in Pocatello, says property manager
Logan Ramsey, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Jan. 4 - 6:00 p.m. | Save Story
A brand new housing development with a unique design has units available for rent in Pocatello, and the design may just be an answer to affordable housing needs.
Elon Musk's Grok AI floods X with sexualized photos of women and minors
AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter, Reuters | Updated Jan. 4 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
A flood of nearly nude images of real people and children created by Elon Musk's Grok AI on X has rung alarm bells internationally.
Harmons grocery stores remain committed to local artists
Arianne Brown for KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 3:00 p.m. | Save Story
In a world where many businesses are moving toward AI-created art, Harmons grocery stores have remained committed to showcasing local artists.
US lifts Caribbean airspace curbs after attack on Venezuela
Dan Catchpole, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:54 p.m. | Save Story
The United States has told airlines its curbs on Caribbean airspace will expire at 10 p.m. MST, and flights could resume as schedules are quickly updated, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said on Saturday.
Fed's Paulson signals another rate cut could take a while
Michael S. Derby, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson said on Saturday that further central bank rate cuts could be some way off while officials take stock of the economy's performance.
Which residents pay more at the pump due to gas taxes?
Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
Utah, according to the State Tax Commission, recorded its highest rate of state gas taxes at 38.5 cents per gallon in 2025, but the rate is expected to drop as the new year begins.
New year, smarter home: 7 AI-powered Kickstarter projects that actually solve problems
Brooke Nally for KSL | Posted Jan. 3 - 3:37 p.m. | Save Story
The phrase "AI" is everywhere these days, but for most of us in Utah, the real value of tech isn't in a chatbot — it's in tools that help us manage a busy household, stay safe on the trails, or finally organize the garage.
11 architecture projects set to shape the world in 2026
Oscar Holland, CNN | Updated Jan. 3 - 11:26 a.m. | Save Story
Bigger, blockbuster buildings may shape architecture in 2026. Among them are long-awaited museums, record-breaking skyscrapers and a soaring Catholic basilica almost 150 years in the making.
