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From Charlie Kirk to redistricting fights, a look at the biggest political stories of 2025
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Posted Jan. 4 - 5:00 p.m. | Save Story
From the assassination of Charlie Kirk to fights over congressional maps, here are the biggest stories that shaped Utah politics in 2025.
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.
Maduro's case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
Joshua Goodman And Eric Tucker, Associated Press | Updated Jan. 4 - 1:44 p.m. | Save Story
When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following follow a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces.
Venezuela's interim government says it remains united behind Maduro after his US capture
Reuters | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:43 p.m. | Save Story
A top Venezuelan official declared on Sunday that the country's government would stay unified behind President Nicolas Maduro, whose capture by the U.S. has sparked deep uncertainty about what is next for the oil-rich South American nation.
Somalis in Minneapolis say they are facing harassment in the wake of fraud allegations video
Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN | Posted Jan. 4 - 12:31 p.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.
Family sues Delta, KLM for $200K, claiming they were attacked by bed bug infestation on flight
Dan Raby | Posted Jan. 4 - 8:02 a.m. | Save Story
A Virginia family has filed a lawsuit against Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines after they claim they were bitten by bed bugs while onboard a flight.
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.
UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela
Michelle Nichols, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:52 p.m. | Save Story
The United Nations Security Council is due to meet on Monday after the U.S. attacked Venezuela and deposed President Nicolas Maduro, a move that U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres views as "a dangerous precedent."
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.
Venezuela's Maduro captured, in US; Trump says US will run Venezuela
Idrees Ali and Jasper Ward, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 7:20 p.m. | Save Story
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro landed in the United States on Saturday after his capture in an overnight U.S. operation, even as Venezuelan officials vowed defiance.
Democratic lawmakers say they were misled on Venezuela, demand a plan
Patricia Zengerle and Erin Banco, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 6:31 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic members of Congress said on Saturday that senior officials of President Donald Trump's administration had misled them during recent briefings about plans for Venezuela.
Wisconsin judge resigns after being convicted of obstructing migrant arrest
Hannah Lang, Reuters | Posted Jan. 3 - 5:44 p.m. | Save Story
Hannah Dugan, convicted last month of obstruction for helping a migrant appearing in her courtroom evade an immigration arrest submitted her resignation on Saturday, according to reports.
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.
'Top Gun: Maverick' copyright claim rejected by appeals court
Jonathan Stempel, Reuters | Updated Jan. 3 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that the 2022 Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" did not infringe a magazine article that inspired the original 1986 "Top Gun" film.
Violinist sues Will Smith, management company; claims wrongful termination, sexual harassment
Karina Tsui, Sandra Gonzalez, CNN | Updated Jan. 3 - 9:58 a.m. | Save Story
A violinist who performed on tour with Will Smith has filed a lawsuit against the actor-musician and a management company, accusing them of retaliation, sexual harassment and wrongful termination.
Coast Guard suspends search for survivors after strike on suspected drug vessels
Anusha Shah, Reuters | Posted Jan. 2 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
The United States Coast Guard said on Friday it had suspended a search for people in the water in the aftermath of a military strike earlier in the week on a convoy of suspected drug vessels in the Pacific Ocean.
Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares
Jana Choukeir, Reuters | Posted Jan. 2 - 7:44 p.m. | Save Story
President Donald Trump threatened on Friday to come to the aid of protesters in Iran if security forces fired on them, days into unrest that has left several dead and posed the biggest internal threat to Iranian authorities in years.
Judge orders man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington to remain in custody
Jana Winter, Reuters | Posted Jan. 2 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
A federal judge on Friday ordered that the man accused of planting pipe bombs in Washington the night before the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack should remain behind bars while his case moves forward.
