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Elon Musk wants to create a new political party, but can it succeed?
Deseret News - Utah
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July 7, 2025
Elon Musk left his position in the Trump administration just five weeks ago, but he’s already floating the idea of reentering the political world. Once President Donald Trump’s right-hand man and a mega donor to Republicans in the 2024 election,...
Teamwork is the dream work for this Salt Lake City puzzle maker
KUER - Utah
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June 10, 2025
Stephen Roberts never set out to make puzzles as a career. He studied computer science and went to film school. When his daughter was born, he left his full-time job and started to pick up side gigs. That eventually led to puzzle creation. “This...
Utah Asset Acquisition Marks Triumph Gold’s Entry into US Silver Space: Exec
Investing News Network
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June 23, 2025
Triumph Gold’s (TSXV:TIG) acquisition of the Coyote Knoll property in Utah marks the company’s entry into the silver space, in an area that's “geopolitically and geographically and geologically fantastic,” Executive Chairman John Anderson told the...
Should I Buy Precious Metal ETFs, or Gold and Silver Directly?
24/7 Wall St.
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July 7, 2025
Investing VladK213 / iStock via Getty Images Key Points Precious metals, especially gold, have historically been dependable repositories of wealth in terms of value retainage, especially during periods of government unrest and financial...
Forests' vanishing snow is also bad news for carbon storage
New Scientist
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July 7, 2025
Forests like Mount Mansfield State Forest in Vermont are losing their snowpacks Douglas Rissing/Getty Images Many forests are losing their winter snowpack as global temperatures rise, and that could substantially slow their growth – and reduce the...
"Somebody go save" - Dez Bryant calls out Ace Bailey's agent Omar Cooper as ex-Scarlet Knights SF snubs reporting to Utah after No. 5 pick
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
On June 25, the Utah Jazz used their first-round, No. 5 pick to select Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey. In 2024 at Rutgers, Bailey had a phenomenal campaign and averaged 17.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals for the...
LIST: Airplanes, chariots, skateboards and MORE across Utah this weekend!
FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah
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June 27, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY — This weekend is PACKED with events across Utah for you and your family, no matter where you are! If you know of an event that isn't on this list or you have something coming up, email the details to news@fox13now.com to be...
Research recommends several legal reforms to preserve groundwater in southwest
The University of New Mexico
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June 23, 2025
If you live in the Southwest, you've likely heard the grim warning: water is in short supply. Due to rising temperatures, increased water demand, and relaxed regulations, the Western United States is facing a critical situation. This is why a...
Some Utah GOP lawmakers push back against federal pause on AI laws in Trump's budget bill
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — Some Utah Republican lawmakers are stepping up calls for Congress to remove a controversial proposal that would effectively pause any state regulations on artificial intelligence for 10 years. The proposal is included in the...
Utah uses drones and LiDAR for monitoring historic Red Canyon Arches
Beehive State News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is employing drones and LiDAR technology to monitor the Red Canyon Arches, which span over State Route 12 in southern Utah. These efforts aim to prevent erosion and potential damage to vehicles...
‘We're taking care of us,’ say Utah LGBTQ+ organizers in this political moment
KUER - Utah
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June 27, 2025
As Pride Month comes to a close, some LGBTQ+ Utahns are rethinking what the celebration should look like. At Pride Without Police in Salt Lake City’s Fairmont Park, there weren’t flashy floats or corporate rainbow logos. Attendees lined up for...
Utah sees 521 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024
Beehive State News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/...
Cox names a new executive director to lead Utah’s liquor agency
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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June 27, 2025
(Courtesy photo) Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed Ericka Evans as executive director of the Utah Department of Alcoholic Beverage Services (DABS), pending Senate confirmation. Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has appointed a new executive director of the...
Movement to help Utah women and girls on track for change by 2030
Salt Lake Business Journal - Utah
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June 28, 2025
Entering its third year, “A Bolder Way Forward” is on firmer ground as it works to improve the lives of Utah girls and women by the year 2030. Leaders and participants in the movement recently gathered in Midvale to assess its progress and spell...
Utah loses $7.8M in federal funding to expand high-speed internet access
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — The digital divide still exists in Utah, with 43,500 homes and businesses currently without the availability of reliable broadband internet. To help close this gap and provide more Utahns with affordable, fast internet access, the...
A Journey in Watercolor: Tony Foster’s Green River Diaries Exhibit Lands in Stockton
Caravan News - California
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July 7, 2025
Adventure, art, and ancient stories come alive this summer at the University of the Pacific’s Reynolds Gallery as it unveils Tony Foster: Watercolour Diaries from the Green River, a breathtaking exhibition of original watercolors, artifacts, and...
2 more Utahns diagnosed with measles, bringing state total to 5
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah State Epidemiologist Leisha Nolen announced Thursday that the state has identified two additional measles cases, bringing the total to five — two of whom are pregnant women. She also said health officials are concerned that...
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa's Men's Health magazine photoshoot elicits reactions from fans :"Utah Jazz 2026 1st pick"
Sportskeeda
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June 27, 2025
BYU freshman AJ Dybantsa’s appearance in Men’s Health magazine sparked a wave of excitement among fans, with many already projecting a bright future for the young basketball star. An Instagram post on Friday showed the magazine photoshoot, which...
Xlear v. FTC: Utah Company Files Challenge to Long-standing FTC Substantiation Requirements Post-Loper
JD Supra - California
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June 27, 2025
In a lawsuit that will likely be closely watched, Xlear, Inc.—a Utah-based manufacturer of xylitol-based hygiene products—has filed a federal lawsuit against the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and its chairman, Andrew N. Ferguson. The suit, filed...
Hydropower dam in need of fix; Swanton Village examines bladder options
Saint Albans Messenger - Vermont
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HIGHGATE – A day after getting its check-up, the Orman Croft Hydroelectric Facility – also known as the Highgate Dam – suffered a major break. A 15-foot-long hole ripped along the 47-ton rubber air bladder bolted to its concrete top. The Village...