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Their dream wedding venue? A national park.
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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July 6, 2025
Aravind Ravichandran had his heart set on proposing to Lavanya Venkatesan at Angels Landing, a large rock formation at Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. In the spring of 2024, he managed to get the necessary hikers’ permits for himself and...
"This is a Rick Brunson situation": Fans shocked as Ace Bailey's agent's son joins Utah Jazz coaching staff
Sportskeeda
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July 3, 2025
The Utah Jazz are focusing on developing their top rookie, Ace Bailey, in the 2025-26 NBA season. Bailey was predicted to be selected by the Philadelphia 76ers with the No. 3 pick of the 2025 draft. However, he was drafted with the No. 5 pick by...
Nearly all of Utah in severe to moderate drought
Park Record - Utah
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July 3, 2025
With the peak of summer ahead, state water officials are planning for hot, dry weather driving up demand. They said that with drought conditions persisting across the state, using water wisely is more important than ever. Storms in the southern...
Utah sues Snapchat over safety claims, experimental AI use on young users
KPCW - Utah
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June 30, 2025
Gov. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Derek Brown, along with the state Department of Commerce, filed the lawsuit June 30, claiming Snap profits from app features designed to be addictive to children, and facilitates illegal drug sales and...
Around Utah: Bornean orangutan Kawan delivers healthy girl at Hogle Zoo
Daily Herald, Sanpete County - Utah
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Courtesy Utah's Hogle ZooA Bornean orangutan infant at Utah's Hogle Zoo. On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Bornean orangutan Kawan (24) gave birth to a healthy female infant at Utah’s Hogle Zoo. She arrived naturally at 9:30 a.m., weighing just over...
Utah Jazz Land ‘Dream Scenario’ Draft Class as Ace Bailey, Clayton Jr., and Tonje Bring New Hope
The Times of India
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Utah Jazz drafted players, left to right, Ace Bailey, Walter Clayton Jr. and John Tonje pose during the Utah Jazz player introduction press conference, Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Tyler Tate) The Utah Jazz have made a...
Here’s where Utah Republicans fought Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ — and won
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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A contentious provision in President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” that would have stopped states from regulating artificial intelligence pitted Utah Republicans against Congressional members of their own party in recent weeks. But Utah...
Utah Sues Snap, Inc. alleging misuse of AI technology and misrepresentations of platform safety
KOAL - Utah
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June 30, 2025
By Aidan Mortensen | KOAL News In a first-of-its-kind lawsuit, a joint filing from the Utah Office of the Attorney General and Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection takes aim against Snapchat and its parent company, Snap, Inc. The lawsuit,...
How companies are rethinking their vetting of engineering candidates in the age of AI coding tools
Fortune
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When Intuit chief technology officer Alex Balazs was getting his undergraduate mechanical engineering degree at Kettering University more than three decades ago, he recalls the Michigan school’s professors being split on whether they’d let...
Utahns’ ability to get a leg up decreased between two generations, with a big exception. Here’s what has worked in that community.
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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Maria Garciaz’s family bounced around Salt Lake City when she was a kid. They often rented houses in poor condition, but after growing tired of evictions, the family – even Garciaz and her siblings – worked and saved money to afford a down payment...
USU UWLP Releases Research on Utah Women and Mental Health
ETV News - Utah
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July 2, 2025
Utah State University Extension Press Release Based on a 2025 WalletHub report, Utah is ranked the 4th happiest state in the nation, which suggests that Utahns are experiencing favorable mental health. However, the rankings also show that Utahns...
Dismantling a Beast: UK Wrestles with F-35B’s Complexity on Foreign Soil in Kerala
India.com
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July 6, 2025
Home News Dismantling a Beast: UK Wrestles with F-35B’s Complexity on Foreign Soil in Kerala On July 6, a Royal Air Force A400M Atlas brought in a 25–40 member team of engineers and Lockheed Martin-certified technicians to Thiruvananthapuram. UK's...
AI to Help Resolve Non-Emergency Calls Across Utah and Decrease 911 Caller Wait Times
The Critical Communications Review
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Control rooms | 2025-07-02 Utah Communications Authority to implement Motorola Solutions Virtual Response statewide to speed response and prioritize 911 resources. The Utah Communications Authority (UCA), which oversees the state’s next generation...
DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen Of Ogden, Utah Wins 2025 Enhancing Lives Improving Homes Award
Franchise Opportunities
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By: DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen | 0 Shares 16 Reads July 02, 2025 // Franchising.com // DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen remodeling franchise has awarded its 2025 Enhancing Lives Improving Homes Award to DreamMaker of Ogden, Utah. The awards carry national...
Tech Matters: Utah’s AI legislation could be in jeopardy
Standard Examiner - Utah
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A provision added to this year’s federal budget bill could put a hold on Utah’s recent work to regulate artificial intelligence. The measure would pause any state or local AI-related laws for 10 years, effectively blocking enforcement of those...
Best Internet Providers in Utah
CNET
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July 2, 2025
When it comes to internet providers in Utah, your options will vary depending on exactly where you live in the state. While Xfinity and CenturyLink offer widespread coverage in populated areas, certain addresses might score even better...
‘I’ve got friends in Salt Lake City’: Sean Astin talks ‘The Goonies’ with Utah fans
Deseret News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
Sean Astin, the actor best known for his roles in “The Goonies,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Rudy,” joined fans at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Saturday evening for a 40th anniversary screening of “The Goonies.” After a rewatch of the movie,...
Nexo-DP World Tour; PGA Tour Utah event nets first title sponsorship
Sportcal
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July 2, 2025
European golf’s DP World Tour has brought in Nexo as its first cryptocurrency partner, in a three-year deal that includes title sponsorship of the upcoming Scottish Championships. The deal – unveiled today – sees Nexo become an official marketing...
Safehold Closes On Salt Lake City Hospitality Asset, 150Th Ground Lease In Portfolio
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "This is a high-quality asset and location in a strong and still improving hospitality market," said Steve Wylder, Safehold's Head of Investments. "We're excited to add this position to our nearly $7 billion portfolio of...
Jesse Armstrong’s <em>Mountainhead</em>: A satire about technology billionaires: “Planet Earth’s like an all-you-can-eat buffet”
World Socialist Web Site
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July 2, 2025
MountainheadBritish screenwriter and showrunner Jesse Armstrong, the moving force behind HBO’s Succession, has written and directed Mountainhead, also for HBO. The 109-minute comedy-drama was released on May 31. The film follows the frenetic...