Kanye West releases new album ‘Donda’ after delay
After a delay and multiple listening events in recent weeks, Kanye West released his new studio album "Donda" on Sunday.5 years ago
Romney: US potentially leaving Americans and Afghan allies in Afghanistan after withdrawal ‘a moral stain’
Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Sunday that if American citizens and Afghan allies are left in Afghanistan following the planned withdrawal of US troops there this week that would represent "a moral stain" on the US.5 years ago
Rockets fired at Kabul airport amid US withdrawal hit homes
Rocket fire has apparently targeted Kabul’s international airport amid the U.S. military’s evacuation. The rockets hit a nearby neighborhood. Monday's attack came on the eve of the deadline for American troops to withdraw from Afghanistan5 years ago
US military begins final pullout amid Kabul terror threats
The Pentagon says the military has begun its final withdrawal from Afghanistan amid a heightened threat of terror attacks. An official says the number of troops remaining has dropped to 4,000 or fewer, three days before President Joe Biden’s deadline for getting out.5 years ago
Two ‘high profile’ ISIS targets in Afghanistan killed in US drone strike, Pentagon says
The ISIS-K planner targeted by a US drone strike in Afghanistan was believed to be "associated with potential future attacks at the airport," a US defense official said.5 years ago
UPDATE: Murder suspect arrested in Salt Lake City homicide investigation
Police in Salt Lake City are investigating what they are calling a homicide near 2100 South and 600 East.5 years ago
Taliban largely seal off Kabul airport as airlift winds down
The Taliban are sealing off Kabul’s airport to most would-be evacuees to prevent large crowds from gathering after this week's deadly suicide attack.5 years ago
Intermountain ICUs report 100% capacity, stretched resources
Intermountain Healthcare announced on Friday that their ICUs have reached 100% capacity and their medical resources are being stretched.5 years ago
New urgency to airlift from Kabul after blasts kill dozens
Evacuation flights from Afghanistan have resumed with new urgency, a day after two suicide bombings targeted the thousands of people desperately fleeing a Taliban takeover and killed dozens.5 years ago
Gaps in wildfire smoke warning network leave people exposed
Huge gaps between air quality sensors in the western U.S. have created blind spots in the warning system for wildfire smoke plumes sweeping North America this summer.5 years ago
West warns of possible attack at Kabul airport amid airlift
Western nations are warning of a possible attack on Kabul’s airport. Thousands have flocked there as they try to flee Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in the waning days of a massive airlift.5 years ago
Intermountain to increase minimum wage to $15/hour
Intermountain Healthcare announced on Wednesday that they would be raising the minimum wage for both clinical and non-clinical employees to $15 an hour starting on September 19.5 years ago
Delta will charge unvaccinated employees more for health insurance
(CNN) — Delta Air Lines is putting a new deadline on unvaccinated employees that will require them to take weekly Covid tests and, depending on their insurance, pay a $200 per month surcharge. Delta CEO Ed Bastian made the announcement in a company-wide memo, which the company shared with CNN. The airline says many of […]5 years ago
SLCPD looking for suspect in fatal hit and run
Police in Salt Lake City are looking for a suspect in a fatal hit and run accident that happened just before 5:00 am near 1300 South and 800 East.5 years ago
BYU creates Office of Belonging, gets message from Apostle
BYU President Kevin J Worthen announced on Monday that the school would create a new Office of Belonging led by a vice-president level administrator.5 years ago
Chad Daybell waives right to speedy trial
Chad Guy Daybell, who is accused of numerous crimes including the murders of his former wife Tammy Daybell, and the two children of his current wife has waived his right to a speedy trial.5 years ago
Taliban issue death sentence for brother of Afghan translator who helped US troops, according to letters obtained by CNN
The Taliban have sentenced the brother of an Afghan translator to death, according to letters obtained by CNN, accusing him of helping the US and providing security to his brother, who served as an interpreter to American troops.5 years ago
US regulators give full approval to Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. has given full approval to the COVID-19 vaccine made by Pfizer.5 years ago
Kabul airlift accelerating but still hampered by chaos
The U.S.-led evacuation of Americans, at-risk Afghans and others from Kabul has accelerated, but President Joe Biden is not ruling out extending it beyond the Aug. 31 deadline.5 years ago
Patagonia boycotts Wyoming ski resort over owners’ GOP event
The outdoor gear and clothing company Patagonia has stopped providing its merchandise for sale at Wyoming's Jackson Hole Mountain Resort ski resort.5 years ago
Navajo Nation issues vaccine mandate for tribal workers
WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. (AP) — All Navajo Nation executive branch employees will need to be fully vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19 by the end of September or face regular testing. Tribal President President Jonathan Nez announced the new rules on Sunday. They apply to full, part-time and temporary employees, including those working for […]5 years ago
First-ever water cuts declared for Colorado River in historic drought
The federal government on Monday declared a water shortage on the Colorado River for the first time, triggering mandatory water consumption cuts for states in the Southwest, as climate change-fueled drought pushes the level in Lake Mead to unprecedented lows.5 years ago
The ramp connecting NB I-215 to WB I-80 has been closed after a semi-truck crashed causing the cab to partially hang over the barrier. Consider using an alternate route. It’s raining, slow down and use caution. Above all else arrive safely to wherever it is you are going! @UTHighwayPatrol pic.twitter.com/pIwcVyZgEG — Jeff Nigbur (@MajorNigburUHP) August […]
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