Science + Technology
TALI ARBEL AP Technology Writer
Privacy groups: TikTok app violating children’s privacy
Privacy watchdogs say that the popular TikTok video app is violating a children’s privacy law and putting kids at risk. They filed a complaint with federal regulators saying TikTok is collecting personal information of kids under 13 without their parents’ consent, even after a $5.7 million FTC fine in 2019.6 years ago
Jeremy Herb and David Shortell, CNN
Senate to vote on FISA authorities and critics’ proposals to curb surveillance powers
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is pushing forward with the bill the House approved in March to reauthorize the three surveillance authorities, over the strenuous objections of civil libertarians who say the bipartisan agreement struck in the House trampled over individual rights.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Dr. Angela Dunn: “Optimistic” some places in Utah could move to “yellow” June 1st
State epidemiologist Dr. Angela Dunn said she's optimistic parts of Utah will transition to the "yellow" phase June 1st.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Class of 2020: Helping others while going through challenges
Even while going through her own problems, Clearfield High Senior Erin Estheimer is making sure that she's helping others in the class of 2020.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
13 people test positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center
Thirteen people have tested positive for COVID-19 at the Midvale Family Resource Center. The Salt Lake County Health department tested about 140 people6 years ago
SETH BORENSTEIN AP Science Writer
Bug experts dismiss worry about US ‘murder hornets’ as hype
Bug experts are dismissing as media hype the recent worry about so-called murder hornets spotted in Washington state.6 years ago
Jackie Wattles, CNN Business
NASA: Do not come to Florida for SpaceX’s historic astronaut launch
The head of NASA is urging space enthusiasts not to show up to Florida for the launch of SpaceX's first crewed mission next month.6 years ago
Kaori Enjoji, CNN Business
‘Animal Crossing’ boosts Nintendo profits as demand for games soars
The success of the Nintendo Switch during the coronavirus pandemic propelled the Japanese video company to a banner year.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Intermountain Healthcare to start COVID-19 antibody tests
Intermountain Healthcare wants your blood...for new antibody tests that could help track how far COVID-19 has spread in Utah.6 years ago
Colby Walker
How bad does it hurt to be stung by a giant murder hornet?
How bad does it hurt to be stung by a giant murder hornet? The short answer: a lot.6 years ago
Paul Nelson
Would ‘murder hornets’ move to Utah? The jury is out
Murder hornets have made their way to the shores of Washington, but, how worried should we be about them migrating to Utah, the Beehive State?6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Reservoirs and river flows looking healthy around Utah despite a dry April
April was Salt Lake City's driest month on record. But despite the lack of rain, most of the reservoirs in Utah are projected to be at or above normal levels.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Eta Aquariid meteor shower: When and how to watch
The Eta Aquariid meteor shower is expected to peak on Tuesday, but a nearly full moon could outshine the show. Stargazers also have a chance to view the shower in the early morning hours before dawn on Sunday.6 years ago
Faith Karimi, CNN
Invasive giant hornets have been spotted in the US for the first time
Just when you thought 2020 could not get any worse. Now we have giant hornets with freakish eyes and a venomous sting to add to this year's list of worries.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Fighter jets fly over Utah hospitals to thank medical workers
MURRAY, Utah – Gary Brunson is the Assistant Nurse Manager in the Emergency Department at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray. The job can be tough, especially during the COVID-19 crisis. That’s why Brunson and dozens of his co-workers stood outside the hospital Thursday afternoon as the F-35A Lightning II Demonstration Squad and the 388th Fighter […]6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
F-35 jets flyover Utah to thank healthcare workers, veterans
F-35 jets from Hill Air Force Base will take off to perform a flyover to salute medical workers across Utah around 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. They will fly over hospitals in the Salt Lake City area before heading to St. George. After flying over hospitals there, the jets will make their way back up to Park City, before flying over medical centers in Logan and Ogden then back to Hill Air Force Base.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Candidates for Utah Governor talk water, environment, economy during online forum
Five candidates to be the next governor for Utah are outlining their plans in an online forum. The Envision Utah forum was hosted by KSL's Doug Wright.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
The Utah Attorney General’s Office suspends contract with Banjo over its founder’s past ties to the KKK
PARK CITY, Utah – The Utah Attorney General’s Office is suspending its $21 million contract with Park City-based Banjo after the surveillance system company’s founder admitted to having past ties to the Ku Klux Klan as a teenager. Damien Patten also confirmed an earlier report from OneZero that he took part in a drive-by shooting […]6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Fitness centers in Utah are cautious to reopen as COVID-19 restrictions loosen
Many businesses are anxious to reopen. Fitness centers in Utah are being extremely cautious to reopen so they do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Salt Lake City to update its transportation master plan for the first time in almost 25 years
This summer the city will start updating its transportation master plan for the first time in about 25 years. City planners will be looking to modernize roads, public transportation routes, and other ways to get around.6 years ago
Ashley Strickland, CNN
Giant asteroid flying by Earth next week looks like it’s wearing a face mask
An asteroid estimated to be 1.2 miles wide will fly by Earth next week, but it's not expected to collide with our planet. And if an asteroid could be aware of such things, it appears to be wearing a face mask in deference to the pandemic.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Elective surgeries could happen again in Utah as soon as this week
COVID-19 temporarily put the brakes on elective surgeries in Utah. Now that the state is starting to flatten the curve, patients could be allowed such procedures early as this week.6 years ago
Kelli Pierce
Utah Poison Control Center calls increase 20% due to COVID-19
The Utah Poison Control Center reported the repetitive cleaning due to COVID-19 has caused a 20% increase in calls to their hotline.6 years ago
