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n 2020, Covid restrictions ground the nation's bustling restaurant industry to a halt....
Anneken Tappe, CNN Business

Another 4.4 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week

For the fifth week in a row, millions of American workers applied for unemployment benefits, seeking financial relief as businesses remained closed during the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
first youtube video...
Leah Asmelash, CNN

The first ever YouTube video was uploaded 15 years ago today. Here it is

Time to hit rewind. The first YouTube video ever was uploaded on April 23, 2005 -- exactly 15 years ago, today.
6 years ago
Utah COVID-19 cases...
Sarah Moon, CNN

A seemingly healthy woman’s sudden death is now the first known US coronavirus-related fatality, LA Times reports

A seemingly healthy 57-year-old Bay Area woman who "suddenly died" in early February has now become the first known US death related to coronavirus, the Los Angeles Times reported Wednesday.
6 years ago
reopening states...
The Associated Press

US states represent patchwork as they mull reopening states

As governors around the country weigh reopening their states and economies amid the fight against COVID-19, a patchwork of stay-home orders and other business restrictions exist.
6 years ago
elective surgery utah...
Kelli Pierce

Elective surgeries could happen again in Utah as soon as this week

COVID-19 temporarily put the brakes on elective surgeries in Utah. Now that the state is starting to flatten the curve, patients could be allowed such procedures early as this week.
6 years ago
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Kelli Pierce

Utah Poison Control Center calls increase 20% due to COVID-19

The Utah Poison Control Center reported the repetitive cleaning due to COVID-19 has caused a 20% increase in calls to their hotline.
6 years ago
homes...
Heather Kelly

Home prices continue to increase as number of sales crash

The National Association of Realtors said while homes sales dropped in March, home prices still increased because there are more buyers than sellers.
6 years ago
A compilation of data from the Suomi NPP satellite in April and October 2012. Photo NASA...
Cami Mondeaux

Air quality shows ‘cleaner world’ for Earth Day, study shows

A new report from IQ Air shows air pollution levels have dropped dramatically across the world, with unprecedented low levels to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day.
6 years ago
(Albert Enoch Johnson mug shot.  Courtesy West Jordan Police Department)...
Colby Walker and Paul Nelson

West Jordan double homicide ‘person of interest’ in custody

The West Jordan Police Department reports that Albert Johnson, the person of interest in a double homicide that took place in West Jordan has been taken into custody.
6 years ago
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Ryan Bergeron, CNN

Loki the therapy dog is delivering care packages to ICU nurses during the pandemic

The sight of nursing scrubs is a surefire way to get Loki wagging her tail.
6 years ago
27 October 2019, Lower Saxony, Göttingen: Darts: PDC European Championship, semi-final in the Lokh...
Leah Asmelash, CNN

Darts, iRacing and baseball from Taiwan. A guide to the sports airing now, since most go-tos are gone

With sports largely on hold because of coronavirus, this can present a problem for many fans. So is there anything to watch? Have no fear. There are still (yes, still!) some sports available for sports fans. We may not have NBA playoff games, but at least we can get something.
6 years ago
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks with reporters alongside Senate Minority Leader Sen. C...
LISA MASCARO and ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Senate approves $483B virus aid deal, sends it to House

The Senate has approved a $483 billion coronavirus aid package after Congress and the White House reached a deal.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt speaks in front of...
Associated Press

China calls virus lawsuit brought by US state ‘very absurd’

China is slamming a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd.”
6 years ago
Exterior view of the Singer Museum in Laren, Netherlands, Monday March 30, 2020. Police are investi...
MIKE CORDER Associated Press

Video shows thief stole van Gogh painting with sledgehammer

All it took was a few sturdy swings with a sledgehammer and a prized painting by Vincent van Gogh was gone.
6 years ago
In this photo released Wednesday, April 22, 2020, by Sepahnews, an Iranian rocket carrying a satell...
AMIR VAHDAT and JON GAMBRELL Associated Press

Iran’s Guard says it launched satellite amid US tensions

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard says it has launched a military satellite into orbit amid wider tensions with the U.S. The Guard made the announcement on Wednesday morning on its official website.
6 years ago
air quality...
Kelli Pierce

Utah cities among worst for air quality in the country…but there’s some good news

The American Lung Association released its latest "State of the Air" report, which ranks Salt Lake City and Logan, Utah in the top 20 cities for worst air quality in the country. However, it's not all bad news.
6 years ago
advice on social distancing...
Colby Walker

Scott Kelly: An astronaut’s advice on social distancing

There are very few people who have spent more time in space than an astronaut. Commander Scott Kelly shares his advice on surviving social distancing.
6 years ago
Attorney General Utah, employers to require employee vaccinations...
Heather Kelly

A proposed bill could keep businesses from being sued over coronavirus

Much like the flu or cold virus, it would be very difficult to prove in a court of law just where someone picked up their illness.
6 years ago
Diversity Team...
Mary Richards

Salt Lake County mayor upset over business rally

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson says she’s disappointed and upset after the Saturday rally in Salt Lake City.
6 years ago
13 people test positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center hospitalizations utah re...
Colby Walker

At-home COVID-19 testing approved by FDA

The new COVID-19 at-home test was developed after the FDA re-issued the emergency use authorization to permit testing of samples self-collected by patients.
6 years ago
protesters...
David Williams, CNN

Health workers face anti-lockdown protesters in dramatic photos

A small group of health care workers counterprotested at a large rally in Colorado demanding the state reopen and ease the restrictions designed to slow the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
FILE - In this March 20, 2020, file photo Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer of N.Y., speaks...
ANDREW TAYLOR and LISA MASCARO Associated Press

Schumer: Deal reached on major parts of $500B virus aid

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says agreement has been reached on major elements of a nearly $500 billion coronavirus aid package for small businesses, as well as additional help for hospitals and virus testing.
6 years ago
Sina Johnson (29), Salt Lake County Jail...
Colby Walker

Wife of West Jordan double homicide suspect arrested

The wife of the man accused of killing a West Jordan couple has been arrested after she allegedly helped him escape according to court documents.
6 years ago
WPVI, Joe Boyce...
David Williams, CNN

More than 40 employees lived at their plant for 28 days to make material to protect health care workers

Workers at a Pennsylvania manufacturing plant got to clock out and go home for the first time in almost a month after a marathon effort to make material needed for personal protective medical equipment.
6 years ago