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FILE - In this June 19, 2018, file photo, a router and internet switch are displayed in East Derry,...
FRANK BAJAK AP Technology Writer

Home internet jammed up? Try these steps before upgrading

With so much of the U.S. workforce — and their families — now cooped up at home to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus, it's not a huge surprise that home internet is showing the strain. Here's a few tips to try before you upgrade.
6 years ago
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif. arrives to read a statement outside her office on Capitol Hill...
ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Washington set to deliver $2.2 trillion virus rescue bill

Congress hopes to move quickly on delivering massive, unprecedented legislation to speed help to individuals and businesses as the coronavirus pandemic takes a devastating toll on the U.S. economy and a health care system straining to keep up.
6 years ago
Volunteer with the Red Cross sorts homemade face masks meant to be sterilized and distributed among...
BERNARD CONDON, DAVID RISING and NICOLE WINFIELD Associated Press

US has most coronavirus infections as virus tightens grip on the world

U.S. coronavirus infections surged to top the world amid warnings that the pandemic might be accelerating in major urban areas like New York, Chicago and Detroit.
6 years ago
FILE - In this Wednesday, March 25, 2020 file photo Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 1...
Associated Press

British Prime Minister Johnson tests positive for virus

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested positive for the new coronavirus. Johnson's office says he was tested after showing mild symptoms. Downing St. says Johnson is self-isolating and continuing to lead the country's response to COVID-19.
6 years ago
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CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, ALEXANDRA OLSON, and SARAH SELL Associated Press Writers

Q&A: How can the coronavirus aid package help you?

Congress just passed a $2.2 trillion aid package to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. There's a good chance you could benefit from the stimulus bill.
6 years ago
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Associated Press

US leads world in confirmed coronavirus cases

The United States now leads the world in the number of confirmed coronavirus cases at a total of 82,000.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker and Kelli Pierce

TSA agent at Salt Lake City International Airport tests positive for COVID-19

The Salt Lake International airport has confirmed that a TSA agent that worked in Terminal 1 has tested positive for COVID-19.
6 years ago
As more members of Gen Z turn to artificial intelligence for investing advice, an "old school inves...
Dave Noriega

What should I be doing with my corona check?

I’m getting a $4,400 corona check from the stimulus package. Holy smokes! But what am I supposed to do with all this cash?
6 years ago
Utah Unemployment...
Colby Walker

Unemployment rate up nearly 1,400% in a short time in Utah

The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports that over the week of March 15 to March 21, 2020 there were 19,591 new unemployment filings.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

How good is Utah at social distancing?

We've all heard the recommendations to help slow the spread of COVID-19. So how good is Utah at social distancing? Well, pretty average. 
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Could Joseph Smith’s First Vision have happened on March 26, 200 years ago?

Some scholars believe March 26, 1820 could have been the day that 14-year-old Joseph Smith had his First Vision. "Whether you believe it or not, it symbolizes man’s yearning to connect to heaven. There's something universal there," says church historian Spencer McBride.
6 years ago
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Colby Walker

US jobless claims soar to record 3.3 million as layoffs jump

A record-high number of people applied for unemployment benefits last week as layoffs engulfed the United States in the face of a near-total economic shutdown caused by the coronavirus.
6 years ago
Elisha Nochomovitz ran the length of a marathon from his apartment's balcony. He completed it in si...
Allen Kim, CNN

A man ran the length of a marathon all from his balcony during France’s coronavirus lockdown

One runner didn't let the French government's order to remain indoors prevent him from training for a marathon amid the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
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Lisa Drayer, CNN

How to strengthen your immunity during the coronavirus pandemic: Exercise, meditation, sleep and stress management

As the coronavirus situation intensifies, you might be wondering: How can I keep myself healthy?
6 years ago
Medical personnel help each other at a federal COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in the parking lot ...
JENNIFER PELTZ and COLLEEN LONG Associated Press

New York struggles with coronavirus, US deaths top 1,000

New York authorities mobilized to head off a public health disaster with the city's emergence as the nation's biggest coronavirus hot spot a warning flare — and perhaps a cautionary tale for the country
6 years ago
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JOHN LEICESTER Associated Press

Daily bread? In France, fighting virus 1 baguette at a time

In France, the fight against COVID-19 is being waged one baguette at a time. The iconic loaf and the daily ritual of buying it have become loaded with moral, civic and public health considerations that could never have been imagined before the new coronavirus turned life upside down.
6 years ago
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ANDREW TAYLOR Associated Press

Senate unanimously passes massive coronavirus aid plan

The Senate has passed an unparalleled $2.2 trillion economic rescue package steering aid to businesses, workers and health care systems engulfed by the coronavirus pandemic.
6 years ago
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Sandee LaMotte, CNN

Coronavirus signs and symptoms: A list and when to seek help

What are the telling signs that you may have the novel coronavirus, also known as Covid-19?
6 years ago
Utah Democrats cease signature gathering for candidates...
Ryan Meeks

Utah Democrats cease signature gathering for candidates

In an effort to help minimize the spread of coronavirus, local Utah Democrats cease signature gathering for their candidates.
6 years ago
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Ryan Meeks

Stay at home order issued to residents in Summit County

SUMMIT COUNTY — A stay at home order has been issued by Summit County requiring all residents to stay at home and cease non-essential travel and operations until at least May 1. The Order goes into effect Friday, March 27th at 12:01 a.m. and “applies to non-essential businesses, services, and visitors in addition to residents,” […]
6 years ago
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Anna Bahney, CNN Business

More people are avoiding cash. That might not be a good thing

Cash is no longer king. With concerns about passing around bills, the homebound are ordering take-out and shopping online using credit instead.
6 years ago
Passengers are asked to desinfect their hands upon arrival from international flights before being ...
Samsom Ntale, CNN

Eight-month-old baby among five new cases of COVID-19 in Uganda

An eight month old baby is among five new cases of COVID-19 Uganda reported on Wednesday, bringing the total number to 14 people.
6 years ago
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Cami Mondeaux

Another Republican candidate for governor names running mate

The Utah race for governor is filling out, with another Republican candidate choosing a running mate: Aimee Winder Newton named State Auditor John Dougall.
6 years ago
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Mary Richards

Salt Lake County considering “shelter in place”

The rules could get a lot stricter in Salt Lake County to stop the spread of coronavirus as county officials consider a shelter in place order.
6 years ago