Nintendo profit jumps more than 400% thanks to the Switch and ‘Animal Crossing’
Nintendo sales are still soaring. The Japanese company posted another round of blockbuster earnings Thursday, proving that its hot streak from the pandemic is far from over.6 years ago
FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at YouTube celebrity Jake Paul’s home
A law enforcement official confirms to CNN that FBI agents executed a federal search warrant at the Calabasas, California, home of YouTube celebrity Jake Paul Wednesday.6 years ago
Microsoft Flight Simulator’s 2020 reboot may be the safest way to fly this year
Avgeek desktop gamers and wannabe airline captains can finally get the high-altitude fix they've been craving with the new Microsoft Flight Simulator.6 years ago
Facebook launches its new TikTok clone, Instagram Reels
Facebook’s Instagram is launching its answer to the hit short video app TikTok — Instagram Reels.. The new feature will let users record and edit 15-second videos with audio, and will let users add visual effects.6 years ago
1.2 million seek jobless aid after $600 federal check ends
Nearly 1.2 million laid-off Americans applied for state unemployment benefits last week, evidence that the coronavirus keeps forcing companies to slash jobs just as a critical $600 weekly federal jobless payment has expired.6 years ago
State Dept.: Russia pushes disinformation in online network
The State Department says Russia is using social media, state-funded media and a loose network of proxy websites to amplify conspiracy theories and misinformation, most recently around the coronavirus.6 years ago
Survivors mark 75th anniversary of world’s 1st atomic attack
Survivors of the world’s first atomic bombing gathered in diminished numbers to mark its 75th anniversary.6 years ago
Gone for good? Evidence signals many jobs aren’t coming back
Stark evidence of the damage the resurgent viral outbreak has caused the U.S. economy could come Friday when the government is expected to report that the pace of hiring has slowed significantly after a brief rebound in the spring.6 years ago
SLC School Board Member: vote to hold classes online was partly political
A Salt Lake City school board member cited President Trump as a factor in her vote on postponing in-person classes for the district.6 years ago
Disney to release ‘Mulan’ on streaming service, for a price
“Mulan” is no longer headed for a major theatrical release. The Walt Disney Co. said Tuesday that it will debut its live-action blockbuster on its subscription streaming service, Disney+, on Sept. 4.6 years ago
Canyons School District votes to postpone first day of classes
SALT LAKE CITY — The Canyons School District has postponed the first day of school by a week to allow for teachers and other staff to prepare. Schools in the Canyons district will move the first day of classes from Aug. 17 to Aug. 24. The Salt Lake School District also recently voted to postpone […]6 years ago
Wendover fire officials blame arson for early morning UDOT structure fire
Wendover Fire officials say they believe an early morning fire that destroyed a UDOT building and damaged another was deliberately set by another tenet.6 years ago
Lebanese confront devastation after massive Beirut explosion
Beirut residents are confronting a scene of utter devastation, a day after a massive explosion at the port rippled across Lebanon's capital. The blast killed at least 100 people, wounded thousands and left entire city blocks flooded with glass and rubble.6 years ago
COVID-19 reshapes and reduces back-to-school spending
As the pandemic drags into the new school year, it is upending the back-to-school shopping season. That's the second most important period for retailers behind the holidays.6 years ago
Large explosion rocks Beirut port
A large explosion rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on Tuesday, damaging buildings and offices around the city.6 years ago
Fatal officer-involved shooting in Kearns
Police have confirmed that an officer-involved shooting took place in Kearns shortly after 5 am Tuesday morning.6 years ago
3 men rescued from Pacific island after writing SOS in sand
Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after writing a giant SOS in the sand that was spotted from above.6 years ago
Chad Daybell in court, prosecution offers new details
New details, including a recorded telephone conversation, were presented at a preliminary hearing for Chad Daybell in Idaho. The hearing will determine if a murder case involving JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan will be tried by the state of Idaho.6 years ago
Recall issued on frozen Taquitos and Chimichangas
The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Services has announced a recall on a number of ready to eat frozen Taquitos and Chimichangas.6 years ago
Police investigate shots fired at Provo MTC
Provo Police are looking for a suspect in a white SUV they say fired multiple shots into the main security booth of the Provo MTC.6 years ago
Idaho hearing could offer new details in missing kids’ case
Prosecutors plan to begin sketching out their evidence against a couple at the center of a bizarre case of two missing children whose bodies were later unearthed in rural Idaho.6 years ago
AP Interview: Heat’s Leonard stands for anthem, explains why
Meyers Leonard of the Miami Heat stood for the national anthem before his team played the Denver Nuggets.6 years ago
