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World

Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant starts 3rd round of wastewater release, potentially impacting seafood quality in U.S.

By Belle Lewis
November 14, 2023 12:00 AM
The Fukushima-Dachii nuclear plant started its third release of nuclear wastewater on Nov. 2 as scientists warn that seafood products from the Pacific Ocean could be contaminated.
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Nation

The missing factor in unaffordable housing: where have all the workers gone?

By Lynnette Mcconkie
November 06, 2023 12:00 AM
While political heads cry for municipalities to hasten permit approvals and planning leaders focus on rezoning and repurposing to make more housing available, part of the affordable housing crisis may be more of a circular problem.
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State

Traveling the Navajo Nation after the devastation of COVID-19

By Marissa Lundeen
October 27, 2023 12:00 AM
The trip, like many good things in life, began as a bumpy ride.
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Religion

Hamas launches surprise attack on Israel

By Belle Lewis
October 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Pro-Palestinian Islamist group Hamas breached theGaza border on Saturdayto launch a surprise offensive against Israeli citizens and government.
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State

President Biden honors Utah veterans and acknowledges PACT Act benefits

By Sydni Merrill
August 11, 2023 12:00 AM
President Biden spoke to veterans and community leaders at the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City, honoring veterans and the anniversary of the PACT Act on Thursday, Aug. 10.
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Featured

Governor Cox reflects on politics in Utah

By Joel Leighton
July 05, 2023 12:00 AM
Governor Cox has worked to be a leader for all of Utah's citizens: to both the praise of some political opponents and dissatisfaction from others within his party.
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Local

Mayor Kaufusi aims to give all elementary-age children health screenings in Provo

By Joel Leighton
June 28, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi aims to give all elementary-age children in the Provo City School District medical screenings through her charity 'Kaufusi's Keikis.'
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Local

Orem Frontrunner planning meeting draws criticism, praise from citizens

By Joe Wirthlin
June 23, 2023 12:00 AM
The Imagine Orem Station Public Workshop on June 22 drew both criticism and praise from Orem and Vineyard citizens regarding the required changes.
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Nation

Debt limit deal passes, brings personal finances into the spotlight

By Emma Everett
June 06, 2023 12:00 AM
President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan debt limit deal into law on June 3, averting a national debt default after weeks of contentious, to-the-wire debate.
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Technology

BYU study suggests AI can predict election outcomes

By Emma Everett
May 31, 2023 12:00 AM
Artificial intelligence is everywhere. It suggests items for online shopping carts, generates massive quantities of text, organizes Instagram feeds and mimics speech.
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State

Rep. Chris Stewart resigns from Congress

By Payton Pingree
May 31, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah Republican Rep. Chris Stewart announced his resignation from Congress in a tweet on Wednesday, May 31.
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Local

Provo high schoolers push for representative position on school board

By Emma Everett
May 22, 2023 12:00 AM
When Provo High School sophomore Milan Venegas realized the Provo City School District did not have student representation on the school board, he said he was confused.
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Featured

Senator Mitt Romney calls out new mortgage increase on high credit scorers

By Joel Leighton
May 22, 2023 12:00 AM
Senator Mitt Romney criticized a new government policy raising the mortgage loan cost for high credit scorers and decreasing the cost for low scorers, which went into effect May 1.
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Local

Provo invites volunteers to fill 100K sandbags in anticipation of spring runoff

By Joe Wirthlin
April 12, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo city workers, residents and companies have filled roughly 44,000 sandbags in preparation for this year's spring runoff out of a goal of 100,000 sandbags.
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Nation

BYU community applies President Nelson's peacemaker invitation to political discourse

By Ethan Porter
April 10, 2023 12:00 AM
During the most recent General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, President Russell M. Nelson called on members to be peacemakers.
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Local

Two Utah lawmakers listed in top 10 most effective legislators lists

By Marissa Lundeen
April 07, 2023 12:00 AM
The Center for Effective Lawmaking recently released its legislative effectiveness scores for the 117th Congress, listing two Utah lawmakers in the top 10 spots.
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Local

Provo mayor's office discusses preparations for spring run off

By Joe Wirthlin
April 03, 2023 12:00 AM
As the weather warms after a record snowfall, the city of Provo is preparing in advance for the possibility of flooding from spring runoff.
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Nation

Sen. Mike Lee meets with Mexico's president after introducing new immigration reform to Senate

By Sydni Merrill
March 30, 2023 12:00 AM
Sen. Mike Lee, a Republican from Utah, traveled to Mexico City on March 20 with the U.S. congressional delegation to meet with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and members of his administration.
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