3,600-year-old disposable cup shows even our ancestors hated doing dishes
"People were getting together in large groups and much like today, nobody wants to do the washing-up," Julia Farley, a curator at the British Museum, told the PA Media news agency.7 years ago
First group of Chinese immersion students enter high school
The first class of Chinese dual immersion students in the Alpine School District are entering high school and fresh off a recent trip to China where they were able to try out the language skills. The Daily Herald in Provo reports that the students learned Chinese after years of hard work that some remember that […]7 years ago
US finally giving boot to official foot measurement
The United States is abandoning the definition of the foot used to measure big things and replacing it with the so-called international foot.7 years ago
Houses of worship attacked with deadly frequency in 2019
Around the world, deadly attacks on houses of worship took place with relentless frequency in 2019.7 years ago
Babe Ruth’s 500th homer bat sells for more than $1 million
Babe Ruth has hit another one out of the ballpark. The bat used by the legendary baseball player to hit his 500th home run was auctioned on Saturday for more than $1 million.7 years ago
Buckingham Palace is hiring an expert digital communicator to help maintain the Queen’s online presence
Job alert! Buckingham Palace is looking to hire a Head of Digital Engagement -- someone to "maintain The Queen's presence in the public eye and on the world stage."7 years ago
The FDA is investigating 3 separate E. coli outbreaks
Just days after health officials urged Americans to throw out their salad kits over E. coli concerns, the Food and Drug Administration announced it's investigating three separate E. coli outbreaks linked to salad products.7 years ago
US should recognize American Samoans as citizens, judge says
A federal judge in Utah has ruled that people born in the territory of American Samoa should be recognized as U.S. citizens.7 years ago
Hong Kong police slip on banana peel with tear gas tweet
Hong Kong's police force has slipped on a banana peel by trying to make light of its liberal use of tear gas. The force tweeted a photo of a canister taped to a wall, mimicking an artist's display of a banana at a recent art show.7 years ago
‘Shop early’: US Christmas trees supplies tight, prices up
With Christmas less than two weeks away, finding the perfect tree might take some searching.7 years ago
Panel vote sends Trump impeachment charges to full House
The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. The charges now go to the full House for an expected vote next week.7 years ago
“Stay in your lane:” Utahns upset at poor lane markings
"We the people are tired of the dangerous conditions that exist during inclement weather on Utah roads." That's what Nick Bodkin says on a new petition.7 years ago
Russia’s only aircraft carrier catches fire; 6 believed injured and 1 missing
Russia's only aircraft carrier, Admiral Kuznetsov, caught fire on Thursday morning during repair work in Russia's Arctic Sea port of Murmansk, according to Russian state news agencies.7 years ago
Fears of anti-Semitisim hang over New Jersey attack probe
Investigators are looking to pinpoint what prompted a deadly attack on a Jewish market in Jersey City. There are fears that it was motivated by anti-Semitism.7 years ago
Arizona official in human smuggling case seeks to keep seat
An Arizona elected official accused of paying women from a poor Pacific island nation to give their babies up for adoption in the United States made an appeal Wednesday to keep his job.7 years ago
Layton mom shares story of dog attack
The mother of a little boy that lost his arm in March after it was chewed off by two dogs is speaking out for the first time.7 years ago
Here’s what Utahns searched the most in 2019
As 2019 comes to an end Google is sharing it's 2019 Year in Search, the list of the top trending searches from around the world and they shared with us what was trending right here in Utah.7 years ago
New Utah temple sites announced by church leaders
We now know where Utah’s two newest temples of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be built. Announced during the church’s October General Conference, the temples in Orem and Taylorsville now have sites announced. OREM The Orem Temple will be built on a 16-acre site near 1471 South Geneva Road. Plans call […]7 years ago
Facebook expanding in Eagle Mountain
Facebook is expanding its data center in Eagle Mountain by an additional 500,000 square feet.7 years ago
Water main break in Layton leads to ammonia leak
A large water main break under a Smith's Distribution center in Layton caused a tank of ammonia to begin leaking, according to Layton Fire officials.7 years ago
Temporary bridge to carry Interstate 80 traffic over tracks
The Utah Department of Transportation is installing a new temporary bridge to carry Interstate 80 traffic over Union Pacific railroad tracks in western Salt Lake County during a construction project7 years ago
Jersey City’s mayor says gunmen targeted kosher market
The mayor of a New Jersey city says gunmen targeted a kosher market during a shooting that killed six people Tuesday.7 years ago
