Can Zuckerberg really make a privacy-friendly Facebook?
Instead of just being the network that connects everyone, Facebook wants to encourage small numbers of individuals to carry on encrypted conversations that neither Facebook nor any other outsider can read. It also plans to let messages automatically disappear, a feature pioneered by its rival Snapchat that could limit the risks posed by a trail of social media posts that follow people throughout their lives.8 years ago
Daylight Saving Time could become permanent
Sen. Marco Rubio's (R-FL) Sunshine Protection Act is aimed at making Daylight Saving Time permanent, eliminating the need to spring forward or fall back.8 years ago
More migrants crossing US southern border in large groups
e number of migrant families crossing the southwest border is again breaking records, and the crush is overwhelming border agents and straining facilities, officials said.8 years ago
North Korea said to be rebuilding structures at rocket site
North Korea is restoring facilities at a long-range rocket launch site that it dismantled last year as part of disarmament steps, according to foreign experts and a South Korean lawmaker who was briefed by Seoul's spy service.8 years ago
Omar’s Israel remarks expose Democrats’ simmering divisions
Provocative comments from Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota have thrust the Democrats into an uncomfortable debate over Israel policy a few weeks before a high-profile conference at which senior Democrats typically make a show of support for the Jewish state.8 years ago
First Presidency makes changes online to reflect full name of church
The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a change to its online presence to emphasize the church's proper name.8 years ago
Vaccinated son of anti-vax mother goes to Washington
The Ohio teen whose story went viral after getting vaccinated against his mother's wishes is set to testify before Congress today.8 years ago
Randle and Holiday rally Pelicans to 115-112 win over Jazz
Mitchell had a shot at a game-winning basket in the final seconds. He pump-faked and tossed up a jumper that missed with 3.8 seconds left. Jazz coach Quin Snyder acknowledged after the game he should have called a timeout in that situation to draw up a better play for his guard.8 years ago
Report finds few seniors are getting routine memory checkups
Few seniors get their thinking and memory abilities regularly tested during check-ups, according to a new report from the Alzheimer's Association that raises questions about how best to find out if a problem is brewing.8 years ago
Leading minister resigns over scandal that threatens Trudeau
A leading Cabinet minister in Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government resigned Monday, becoming the second minister to step down over a scandal that has shaken the government in an election year.8 years ago
Say Cheese! Latest viral challenge has people cheesing babies
After a year of teenagers eating laundry detergent and driving with their eyes closed or jumping out of moving vehicles, the latest viral internet #cheesechallenge now has people throwing cheese at babies.8 years ago
Snowbound Oregon man ate taco sauce packets, survived 5 days
A man whose car was stranded in central Oregon snow for five days survived by eating taco sauce packets and starting the engine periodically to warm up.8 years ago
At least 23 dead as tornadoes, severe storms ravage South
A tornado roared into southeast Alabama and killed at least 23 people and injured several others Sunday, part of a severe storm system that caused catastrophic damage and unleashed other tornadoes around the Southeast.8 years ago
‘Nuisance’ wild turkeys rounded up in northern Utah
Utah state wildlife officials have corralled more than 500 wild turkeys this winter in Cache County that are a nuisance to homeowners. They were moved to a rural area known as the Book Cliffs near Vernal.8 years ago
Spielberg’s push against Netflix at the Oscars hits a nerve
When Steven Spielberg speaks about the business of Hollywood, everyone generally listens and few dissent. But reports that he intends to support rule changes that could block Netflix from Oscars-eligibility have provoked a heated, and unwieldy, debate online this weekend.8 years ago
Smith’s Grocery to no longer take Visa credit cards
Smith's Food & Drug Stores announced Friday morning that they will stop accepting Visa credit cards beginning April 3, 2019.8 years ago
YouTube suspends comments on videos of kids
YouTube said Thursday it will turn off comments on nearly all videos featuring kids — potentially affecting millions of posts on the site — after reports last week that pedophiles were leaving inappropriate comments on innocuous videos of children.8 years ago
No deal: Trump, Kim summit collapses over sanctions impasse
Talks between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jong Un collapsed Thursday after the two sides failed to bridge a standoff over U.S. sanctions, a dispiriting end to high-stakes meetings meant to disarm a global nuclear threat.8 years ago
UTA joins forces to offer Free Fare Day 2019
The Utah Transit Authority is joining forces with local government and health organizations to offer their second Free Fare Day on all forms of transit in hopes to inspire more people to use public transportation and clean up Utah's air.8 years ago
Ice castles turn farmland into winter wonderland
The ice castles attractions start small in December, when the site's lead builder Matt Pasciuto and his team set up icicle farms: metal racks that are sprayed with water to allow icicles to grow on them overnight. The icicles are then harvested by "ice artists," who place them around more than 70 sprinklers.8 years ago
Walmart is getting rid of greeters; disabled workers worried
As Walmart moves to phase out its familiar blue-vested "greeters" at some 1,000 stores nationwide, disabled workers who fill many of those jobs say they're being ill-treated by a chain that styles itself as community-minded and inclusive.8 years ago
Cohen says Trump knew about WikiLeaks email dump beforehand
President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer is planning to tell a House committee that Trump knew ahead of time that WikiLeaks had emails damaging to Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign and that Trump is a "racist," a "conman" and a "cheat."8 years ago
House OKs Democrats’ bill blocking Trump emergency on wall
House Democrats have ignored a veto threat and passed legislation that would stymie President Donald Trump's bid for billions of extra dollars for a U.S.-Mexico border wall. The move has escalated a clash over whether he has abused his powers to advance the signature pledge of his 2016 campaign.8 years ago
