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AI Gives Utah Small Shops a Boost

June 22, 2026

Utah’s small businesses are the heart of its economy. They open early, stay late, and keep local flavor alive while juggling many jobs in one day. Time is the biggest hurdle for these owners, not ideas. A single person often handles marketing, bookkeeping, customer service, and hiring all at onc

politics

A Rough Bill on the Hill

June 22, 2026

The new law, known as HB 958, has sparked a sharp debate among lawmakers and the public. It was introduced with the intention of tightening regulations on certain industries, but critics argue that it goes too far and unfairly burdens small businesses. The bill’s main point is to increase over

politics

A Quiet War: When Employees Fear Speaking Out

June 22, 2026

The United States has seen a recent move that could silence the very people who keep government programs safe. A former senior officer at the Social Security Administration revealed a plan by the Trump administration to mark millions of living people as dead. The idea was to push immigrants into tro

art

Basel’s Art Explosion: A City Transformed by Creativity

June 22, 2026

Basel, a Swiss town of almost 200, 000 people, hosts nearly forty museums—roughly one museum for every five thousand residents. Each year, a special event pulls in hundreds of thousands more visitors, turning the city into a vibrant art hub. During this festival, people from around the globe e

lifestyle

Quick Thinking Saves Two Young Boys at Belle Isle

June 22, 2026

"It was a sunny day on Belle Isle when Rashaun Rucker, a well‑known artist and art teacher in Detroit, was out fishing from his kayak launch. He had never seen the 10‑year‑old and his 12‑year‑old brother, who were former students of his, in this spot before. They had come with their neighbor, Angela

lifestyle

Which Driveway Surface Wins: Recycled Concrete or Gravel?

June 22, 2026

Choosing a driveway material can shape how your home looks and feels. Two common options are recycled concrete (RCA) and gravel, each with its own perks and drawbacks. Recycled concrete is made from crushed old pavement. It packs tightly, giving a firm base that can hold up to heavy cars without cr

environment

Data Centers: Power, Water and Heat – A Fresh Look

June 22, 2026

In a quiet Utah park one evening, a group of moms turned their attention to the buzz around a new data center. The conversation shifted from toddlers’ playtime to worries about heat, water use and electricity costs for a proposed 9‑gigawatt facility in Box Elder County. Data centers are the hidde

science

Great Barracuda: A Spotty Guide to Better Fish Counts

June 22, 2026

Scientists use baited underwater cameras to watch fish. They often report the highest number of a species seen at one time, called MaxN. But MaxN can miss real numbers because it ignores repeated sightings of the same fish. The Great Barracuda has a unique pattern of spots that lets researc

health

Cancer Care and Moving Forward: How Exercise Shapes Life

June 22, 2026

Patients battling cancer while receiving outpatient chemotherapy often feel drained and unsure about staying active. A recent investigation looked at how much these patients move around, what they believe about exercise, and whether those beliefs influence their social life and overall well‑being. T

lifestyle

New Hope for the Great Lakes: A Fresh Look at Water Recovery Efforts

June 22, 2026

Scientists and local leaders are working together to clean up the Great Lakes, the biggest freshwater system in North America. The project aims to remove harmful chemicals that have built up over decades of industrial use. One of the main challenges is tackling pollutants that seep into the water f