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What to know about the bird flu after California's emergency declaration
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 20 - 5:06 p.m. | Save Story
Bird flu captured more headlines this week, but Utah experts say they're still unsure about potential human impacts as it continues to impact wild birds and farm animals.
MrBeast's new show already faced controversy. Its new giveaway partner may bring more
James Pollard, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 12:05 p.m. | Save Story
The controversial YouTube and social media star has recently started his own game show, but the science behind it is coming under intense scrutiny.
Chinese national charged with acting as Beijing's agent in local California election
Didi Tang, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 12:03 p.m. | Save Story
A Chinese national has been charged with acting as an illegal agent for Beijing when serving as the campaign manager for an unnamed local California politician.
FDA updates the definition of 'healthy' foods
Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 20 - 8:41 a.m. | Save Story
Packaged foods in the U.S. must follow new rules in order to call themselves "healthy." The move is aimed at helping Americans navigate food labels at the grocery store.
Sen. Mike Lee on 1,500-page continuing resolution: 'Christmastime legislative extortion'
Suzanne Bates, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 19 - 10:08 p.m. | Save Story
Sen. Mike Lee called the effort to pass a 1,500-page continuing resolution ahead of the midnight Friday shutdown deadline "Christmastime legislative extortion."
Amazon workers strike at 7 US facilities ahead of Christmas rush
Arriana McLymore, Nathan Frandino and Greg Bensinger, Reuters | Posted Dec. 19 - 8:36 p.m. | Save Story
Amazon workers at seven U.S. facilities walked off the job early on Thursday during the holiday shopping rush as workers protest what they say is the retailing giant's unfair treatment of its employees.
US applications for unemployment benefits come back down after last week's big rise
Matt Ott, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 4:01 p.m. | Save Story
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell markedly last week following a big increase the week before.
Suspect in UnitedHealth executive killing faces federal murder, stalking charges
Julio-Cesar Chavez, Jonathan Allen and Luc Cohen, Reuters, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 2:56 p.m. | Save Story
The suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth Group executive Brian Thompson was charged with federal murder and stalking crimes in a Manhattan courtroom on Thursday.
US health care spending neared $5 trillion in 2023, government report says
Amina Niasse, Reuters | Posted Dec. 19 - 2:39 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. health care spending rose by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, driven by increased use of medical services as enrollment climbed for private health plans, particularly those under the Affordable Care Act, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said in a report on Wednesday.
Invasive 'murder hornets' are wiped out in the US, officials say
Gene Johnson, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 19 - 2:33 p.m. | Save Story
The world's largest hornet has been declared eradicated in the U.S. The invasive northern giant hornet is also known as the "murder hornet" could slaughter a honey bee hive in a matter of hours.
Utah returns to the Top 5 in growth as US population soared in 2024
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted Dec. 19 - 2:01 p.m. | Save Story
Utah's population is now over 3.5 million after another big population increase over the past year, the U.S. Census Bureau reported on Thursday.
Congress has 2 days to avert shutdown after Trump rejects spending bill
Bo Erickson and Richard Cowan, Reuters | Updated Dec. 19 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Congress has two days as of Thursday to avert a partial government shutdown after President-elect Donald Trump rejected a bipartisan deal on federal spending.
Wisconsin shooter had 2 guns, got messages from man accused of plotting his own attack
Todd Richmond, Scott Bauer and Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 9:43 a.m. | Save Story
Police say the shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin this week brought two guns to the school. The 15-year-old girl also was in contact with a man in California who authorities say was planning to attack a government building.
Court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
Kate Brumback, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 8:26 a.m. | Save Story
A state appeals court has removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others.
Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency
Mike Stobbe and Jonel Aleccia, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 19 - 7:50 a.m. | Save Story
Health officials have confirmed the first case of severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu. And California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in that state.
US single-family housing starts rebound; tariffs an obstacle
Lucia Mutikani, Reuters | Posted Dec. 18 - 10:06 p.m. | Save Story
U.S. single-family homebuilding rebounded in November as the drag from hurricanes faded, but the threat of tariffs on imported goods and potential labor shortages from mass deportations of immigrants could hamper new construction next year.
Senate rejects bid to fast-track bill to address threats from drones
David Shepardson, Reuters | Posted Dec. 18 - 10:03 p.m. | Save Story
The U.S. Senate rejected a bid on Wednesday to fast-track legislation to expand U.S. government authority to detect and destroy drones that could pose security threats over stadiums and other locations.
As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments
Mimosa Spencer, Reuters | Posted Dec. 18 - 10:02 p.m. | Save Story
Bitcoin's soaring value has caught the attention of high-end fashion brands and retailers, prompting further interest in offering cryptocurrencies as a means of payment to tap into fresh pockets of wealth and build loyalty with crypto investors.
