Business & Economy
Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Business
America’s largest retailer Walmart will cover 100% of college tuition for its workers
Walmart will pay for full college tuition and book costs at some schools for its US workers, the latest effort by the largest private employer in the country to sweeten its benefits as it seeks to attract and retain talent in a tight job market.5 years ago
LISA MASCARO, JOSH BOAK and KEVIN FREKING Associated Press
Frustration as Biden, Congress allow eviction ban to expire
Furious lawmakers in Congress say they were blindsided when President Biden asked them to provide a last-minute solution to protect renters.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Nonstop flights to start from Provo and St. George to L.A.
Nonstop flights to Los Angeles are coming to two Utah airports in Provo and St. George5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Disney will require masks at parks in indoor areas in Florida and California
Workers and guests will be required to wear masks or face coverings indoors at Disney resorts and theme parks in Florida and California again.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah inflation: Will the price increases be long-term or level out?
Whether inflation decreases in Utah may depend on how people feel about inflation, and if they change spending habits accordingly.5 years ago
Clare Duffy, CNN Business
Google will require vaccinations for employees returning to the office
Google on Wednesday became one of the first major Silicon Valley firms to say it will require employees to be vaccinated when they return to the company's campuses.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah Inflation: What is causing the spike in prices?
Economists say an imbalance between supply and demand is the main contributor to a recent inflation increase.5 years ago
Karilyn Frazier
Power outage in Bountiful affecting over 300 customers
UPDATE: Power has been restored. BOUNTIFUL, Utah — Bountiful City Power is reporting a power outage which is affecting over 300 customers. The outage is happening at 1800 South to 2600 South and 200 West to Davis Boulevard. Crews are working on a section fuse that blew and repairing the fuse is time consuming according […]5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Utah Inflation: How is an uptick in prices affecting Utah?
Some economists say the price increases we saw last year on hand sanitizer and toilet paper are spreading into all areas of our lives. So, is inflation here to stay in Utah?5 years ago
Mark Jones
Salt Lake City creates tiny home design contest as possible housing shortage solution
Salt Lake officials hope tiny home construction will help solve the housing shortage in the city. And they're creating a tiny home design contest5 years ago
Paul Nelson
Labor shortage in Utah may come to a slow end according to economists
According to economists, the labor shortage is decreasing in Utah but companies across the state are still having difficulty finding employees.5 years ago
Cary Schwanitz, KSL TV
Salt Lake Chamber Names Gary B. Porter As Next Chair
The Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce names Gary B. Porter as the new Chair of the organization’s Board of Governors.5 years ago
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer
Bezos riding own rocket on company’s 1st flight with people
Jeff Bezos is about to soar on his space travel company’s first flight with people on board.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Utah gasoline prices 5th highest in US
Utah gasoline prices are fifth highest in country.5 years ago
Curt Gresseth
Priced out: Could high cost of rent drive up Utah evictions?
If a full-time worker needs to make at least $20.21 in Utah to afford rent, some advocates worry evictions may rise in the near future.5 years ago
Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN Business
Microsoft is bringing back Clippy
The friendly Microsoft paper clip is coming back! After a 14 year hiatus, Clippy will be greeting users in emoji form.5 years ago
Heather Kelly
Many Utahns waking up to money in the bank as child tax credits hit
Many people woke up this morning with extra cash in their bank accounts as the child tax credits hit.5 years ago
Josh Boak ASSOCIATED PRESS
How the expanded child tax credit payments work
The Biden administration is beginning to distribute expanded child tax credit payments, giving parents on average $423.5 years ago
Dan Bammes
Median home sale price in Utah reaches $450K
The median sale price of a home in Utah is up to $450,000, the Utah Association of Realtors reported for the month of June.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Report: Utah renters need $20.21/hr to afford modest apartment
The Out of Reach report shows a typical Utah renter makes $15.66 per hour, falling short of the needed wage to afford a two-bedroom apartment.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Outdoor recreation biggest draw for tech workers moving to Utah
Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report shows outdoor recreation opportunities in Utah are the biggest factor for most moving to the state.5 years ago
Nick Wyatt
Extreme heat could reduce EV battery range
Factor in extra charge time. The extreme heat could lead to possible range reductions for an EV battery, according to AAA. Tesla disputes this claim.5 years ago
Brooklyn Neustaeter, CTVNews.ca writer
“Simmer down,” says a hot-dog industry insider, there’s a reason for the bun/dog discrepancy
The answer may lie in the pans used to bake hot dog buns, and the relatively new phenomenon of eating a hot dog on a bun.5 years ago
