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lindsay lohan is pictured in a Santa outfit pouring milk into a glass of pepsi...
Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN Business

Pepsi wants you to drink soda mixed with milk this holiday season

To make the campaign even trendier, Pepsi tapped Lindsay Lohan, star of the Netflix Christmas movie "Falling for Christmas," to promote the combination.
4 years ago
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Kim Passoth

More Santa’s helpers needed in this first “normal” year since pandemic

Unlike his boss at the North Pole, stand-in Santa Kevin Peachy can’t be everywhere at once. More Santa's helpers are needed!
4 years ago
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries becomes the first Black lawmaker to lead a political party in the U.S. Congres...
Daniella Diaz

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to succeed Pelosi, the first Black lawmaker to lead a party in Congress

At 52, Jeffries represents a generational change from the current House Democratic leaders, who are three decades older than him.
4 years ago
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Ali Zaslav and Ted Barrett

Senate passes bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage in landmark vote

The bill does not set a national requirement that all states must legalize same-sex marriage. Instead, it requires states to recognize another state's legal marriage.
4 years ago
The USA has beaten Iran at the World Cup and advances into the Knockout Round....
Matias Grez

USMNT advances to World Cup knockout stage with victory over Iran

Christian Pulisic's first-half goal was all that separated the two sides as the USMNT reached the round of 16 for the first time since 2014.
4 years ago
People wait in line to enter Macy's department store during Black Friday in New York City on Novemb...
Jordan Valinsky, CNN Business

Online Black Friday sales set a new record

Online shopping is expected to remain strong through Cyber Monday.
4 years ago
U.S. First lady Jill Biden receives the official 2022 White House Christmas Tree at the White House...
Kate Bennett, CNN

First lady Jill Biden chooses ‘We the People’ as holiday theme

Biden will officially unveil the holiday decorations and make remarks on Monday alongside leadership of the National Guard and their families.
4 years ago
Travelers at Salt Lake City International Airport where Budget-friendly flight options have been an...
Aimee Cobabe

Utah travelers can expect crowds and delays

Utah traveler may run into delays while travelling for the holidays. Utah roads will see many travelers and the highways will see a heavier commute.
4 years ago
The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for the Internal Revenue Service to release former Pre...
Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter

Supreme Court clears way for House to get Trump’s taxes

The court's move is a loss for Trump, who has sought to shield the release of his tax returns and is currently under multiple investigations.
4 years ago
Twitter's new owner Elon Musk will not reinstate the Twitter account of Infowars' Alex Jones....
Brian Fung, CNN

Twitter won’t restore Alex Jones’ account, Elon Musk says

Musk elaborated on his position Sunday, citing scripture and his experience with Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
4 years ago
The West is experiencing exceptionally high gas prices, compared to the West. Spokes person for AAA...
Heather Kelly

Gas prices tumble in some US cities, not so much in others

The good news is that gas prices are down most everywhere, but several factors that determine the cost of gasoline prevent consistency.
4 years ago
Whole Roasted Turkey Dinner For Thanksgiving with All the Sides. There's a lot about Thanksgiving y...
Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Business

Thanksgiving dinner will cost 20% more this year because of inflation

A feast for 10 with 12 menu items including a turkey, stuffing, cranberries, and pumpkin pie mix will cost $64.05 on average — up $10.74 from last year. That breaks down to about $6.50 per person, according to the annual survey.
4 years ago
Philip and Rachel Ridgeway have had twins born from embryos that were frozen for 30 years. 

Permis...
Jen Christensen and Nadia Kounang, CNN

Parents welcome twins from embryos frozen 30 years ago

The embryos were created for an anonymous married couple using in-vitro fertilization. The husband was in his early 50s, and they used a 34-year-old egg donor.
4 years ago
Unmanned drones that drop fireballs are one of the latest weapons against wildfires in the U.S....
Natalia V. Osipova and Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business

These fireball-dropping wildfire drones are on the frontlines of prevention

The founder of Drone Amplified says the drones method works by burning dead leaves and sticks that could cause wildfire later in the summer.
4 years ago
The Humane Society of Utah is calling on local residents to adopt dogs, saying that their shelters ...
Jaclyn Schultz

Surge of stray dogs roaming Las Vegas streets, rescue group says

Volunteers with the Doggie Task Force told local TV they'd never seen so many strays or remains of dogs run over by cars.
4 years ago
A therapy that reportedly delays the onset of Type 1 diabetes has been approved by the FDA....
Jen Christensen and Brenda Goodman CNN

FDA approves first treatment to delay onset of type 1 diabetes

The monoclonal antibody teplizumab from ProventionBio and Sanofi is given through intravenous infusion.
4 years ago
WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 10: U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)  alongside members of the Congre...
Clare Foran and Annie Grayer, CNN

Nancy Pelosi announces she won’t run for leadership post

The announcement sets the stage for a major shakeup in House Democratic leadership and marks the end of an era in Washington.
4 years ago
petito lawsuit laundrie...
Simone Seikaly

Judge awards Petito family $3 million in wrongful death lawsuit

The lawsuit claimed that Brian Laundrie intentionally killed Gabby Petito. The Petito family was seeking money to cover the cost of funeral expenses.
4 years ago
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-UT, voted to advance the Respect for Marriae Act on Wednesday while Sen. Mike L...
Simone Seikaly

Sens. Lee and Romney on different sides of advancing Respect for Marriage Act

The 67-32 vote allows the legislation to advance. If it were to pass, the RFMA would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act and add safeguards for same-sex and interracial marriage.
4 years ago
Utah Girl Scouts win a NASA Sponsored essay contest and are awarded a Space Science badge that is f...
Aubri Wuthrich

Two Utah Girl Scouts win badge riding to the moon on Artemis 1

SALT LAKE CITY  — Two Utah Girl Scouts have received a badge that’s flying to the moon on Artemis 1 mission, which launched early Wednesday as part of a crewless spacecraft around the moon. Girl Scout Victoria Moore and Junior Girl Scout Karissa Amante  won “Girl Scouts to the Moon” essay contest. Girl Scouts of […]
4 years ago
Christopher Jones was arrested Monday, November 14, in connection with a shooting at the University...
Amir Vera and Holly Yan, CNN

UVA shooting suspect was on the bus with victims

A spokesman confirmed Tuesday, the suspected gunman in the University of Virginia shooting was on the field trip before the shooting occurred.
4 years ago
NASA's next-generation moon rocket, the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket with the Orion crew capsul...
Jackie Wattles and Ashley Strickland, CNN

Artemis I mission takes flight in historic leap forward for NASA’s moon program

Orion is expected to log roughly 1.3 million miles (2 million kilometers), taking a path that will lead it farther than any other spacecraft designed for human flight has traveled, according to NASA.
4 years ago
Respect for Marriage Act...
Sam Herrera

Church issues statement supporting Respect for Marriage Act

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued a statement Tuesday afternoon supporting the newest version of the Respect for Marriage Act.
4 years ago
Florida Sen. Rick Scott hopes to challenge longtime GOP Sen. leader Mitch McConnel....
BRIAN SLODYSKO and MARY CLARE JALONICK Associated Press

GOP Sen. Scott mounts long-shot bid to unseat McConnell

The challenge against McConnel by Sen. Rick Scott is rare and comes after Republicans failed to win back the majority.
4 years ago