US adult smoking rate looks unchanged, vaping rate higher
The U.S. decline in cigarette smoking could be stalling while the adult vaping rate appears to be rising. That's according to a government report released Thursday.6 years ago
Governor: No health order, but Thanksgiving guidelines coming
Utah's governor said the state will issue guidelines rather than a health order for what Utahns can do in their own homes over Thanksgiving.6 years ago
West Jordan Police look for suspects in overnight drive-by shooting
Police in West Jordan say a man in his 20s-30s was killed in an apparent drive-by shooting early Thursday morning near Mountain Shadows Elementary School.6 years ago
742,000 Americans seek jobless aid as layoffs remain elevated amid resurgence of virus
742,000 Americans seek jobless aid as layoffs remain elevated amid the resurgence of the coronavirus.6 years ago
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ is heading to HBO Max
"Wonder Woman 1984" was widely expected to be one of the biggest films of the year, with a good shot at making $1 billion globally. Then the coronavirus pandemic broke out. Now, the film will settle for becoming the biggest debut in the history of streaming.6 years ago
Charlie Brown specials to air on TV, after all, in PBS deal
The “Great Pumpkin” never showed on broadcast television this year, but after a deal with PBS, the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and Christmas specials will return to the air.6 years ago
More than 900 Mayo Clinic staff members diagnosed with Covid-19 in Midwest over two weeks
More than 900 staff members across the Midwest Mayo Clinic system have been diagnosed with Covid-19 over the last 14 days.6 years ago
Will social distancing weaken my immune system?
Health experts say you don't need to worry that social distancing is weakening your immune system. Our immune systems are hard at work even when we're 6 feet apart from others or stuck at home all day.6 years ago
Hoot, hoot, hoot! Owl in Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
A worker helping set up the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree found a holiday surprise — a tiny owl among the massive branches.6 years ago
Salt Lake City all in on future Olympic bid, timing unknown
A committee preparing a bid for Salt Lake City to host a future Winter Olympics says the desire to bring the Olympics back to Utah in 2030 or 2034 remains firm despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic upending plans for the Tokyo Games.6 years ago
Field of tulips joins worried mom with widow battling cancer
When the coronavirus upended daily life, Amy Baird was frightened by a sterile new world of uncertainty, uncomfortable masks and scarce embraces. The 38-year-old was driving a familiar road near her home in Spanish Fork, Utah, when she caught her breath at the sight of hundreds of red and white tulips blooming along a gentle slope.6 years ago
Boeing’s 737 Max gets approval to fly passengers again
The Federal Aviation Administration issued an order Wednesday that paved the way for the troubled Boeing 737 Max to carry passengers again, ending the jet's 20-month grounding.6 years ago
UK to ban sales of new diesel and gasoline cars in 2030
The United Kingdom will ban the sale of new cars that run only on fossil fuels in 2030, a move that is designed to phase out polluting vehicles earlier than any other major economy and support the country's recovery from the pandemic.6 years ago
Toilet paper limits, empty shelves are back as virus surges
A surge of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. is sending people back to stores to stockpile again, leaving shelves bare and forcing retailers to put limits on purchases. Walmart said Tuesday it’s having trouble keeping up with demand for cleaning supplies, but said its better at responding to stockpiling than earlier this year.6 years ago
Sen. Grassley, 87, says he tested positive for coronavirus
The longest-serving Republican senator and third in the line of presidential succession, Iowa's Chuck Grassley, says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.6 years ago
Pfizer and BioNTech say initial part of Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine study concludes with good news, but study continues
A final analysis of the Phase 3 trial of Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine shows it was 95% effective in preventing infections, even in older adults, and caused no serious safety concerns, the company said Wednesday.6 years ago
For Thanksgiving Day, Zoom will lift its 40-minute time limit for free meetings
Zoom announced it will lift its timed meeting limit on Thanksgiving so "your family gatherings don't get cut short."6 years ago
Three arrested in connection with elaborate Dresden treasure heist
Three suspects have been arrested and two more are wanted in connection with an audacious heist from a castle vault last year that saw around 100 of Europe's most priceless treasures stolen, German authorities said on Tuesday.6 years ago
Amazon is now a drug store. It will ship prescriptions to Prime members
Amazon is making its biggest leap into the multi-billion-dollar health care industry with the launch of Amazon Pharmacy, a new digital drugstore.6 years ago
Hate crimes in US reach highest level in more than a decade
Hate crimes across the U.S. have risen to the highest level in more than a decade.6 years ago
Facebook, Twitter CEOs facing questions on election measures
A Senate panel is calling on the CEOs of Facebook and Twitter to defend their handling of disinformation in the contest between President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden.6 years ago
What does COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness mean?
Two vaccine makers have said that preliminary data from their late-stage studies suggest their experimental vaccines are more than 90% effective, raising hopes around the world that vaccines could help put an end to the pandemic sometime next year.6 years ago
SpaceX capsule with 4 astronauts reaches space station
SpaceX's newly launched capsule with four astronauts has arrived at the International Space Station. The Dragon capsule pulled up and docked late Monday night, following a 27-hour, completely automated flight from Florida.6 years ago
