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Ashley Strickland and Taylor Nicioli, CNN
Comet likely last seen when Neanderthals walked Earth could soon dazzle in the night sky
A rare, bright comet will be visible in October, clear skies permitting. The comet will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.6 hours ago
Haleuya Hadero, AP Business Writer
TikTok was aware of risks kids and teens face on its platform, legal document alleges
TikTok has been aware that its design features are detrimental to its young users and that publicly touted tools aimed at limiting kids’ time on the site were largely ineffective.8 hours ago
Jordan Valinsky, CNN
7-Eleven is closing more than 400 locations
Several hundred “underperforming” 7-Eleven locations across North America are closing, the convenience store announced.10 hours ago
Associated Press
Lawyer for news organizations presses Guantanamo judge to make public a plea deal for 9/11 accused
A lawyer for news organizations urged the U.S. military commission at Guantanamo Bay to unseal the plea deal struck with accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others, saying the public has a constitutional right and compelling need to follow one of the “most-disputed, debated, argued-about prosecutions that have happened in this country."10 hours ago
Michael Houck
Utahn killed in semi truck crash in Nevada
A Utah driver fatally crashed into the back of a semi truck while traveling in Nevada Wednesday afternoon, police say.11 hours ago
Brian Carlson
Utah’s Task Force One describes rescue efforts in the aftermath of Helene and Milton
Utahns helping states ravaged by Hurricanes Milton and Helene are providing an update on the work they're doing on the ground.12 hours ago
Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN
Nearly a dozen members of a single North Carolina family were killed by Hurricane Helene
As many families begin the emotionally taxing process of rebuilding their lives after Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact, one North Carolina family is grieving the overwhelming loss of 11 of its family members.12 hours ago
Chris Isidore, CNN
Elon Musk unveils his ‘Cybercab’ robotaxi
Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled on Thursday his vision of a “a fun, exciting future,” an “age of abundance” full of his company’s self-driving cars without steering wheels, parking lots turned into parks and robots that will walk among the population – that he once again promised would be available within a few years.12 hours ago
Alicia Wallace, CNN
Another key US inflation gauge fell in September
Inflation for US producers slowed further in September, adding to hopes that prices aren’t getting jacked up before they get to consumers.15 hours ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Utah restaurant collecting Hurricane Milton donations; owner is in Florida assessing damage
A Utah man says his Florida community is back at square one, in the wake of back-to-back hurricanes. As he walked through Hurricane Milton damage Thursday evening, his Riverton restaurant was busy collecting donations to send to the Sunshine State.17 hours ago
Becky Bohrer, Associated Press
Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons
A Washington state woman had to flee her property after 50 to 100 raccoons descended on it and were acting aggressively.1 day ago
Josh Campbell, CNN
That online ‘pharmacy’ could kill you, feds warn
The order from an online “pharmacy” was for oxycodone, a powerful narcotic used to treat pain.1 day ago
Mike Anderson
Layton woman to bring supplies to North Carolina and Tennessee
Thousands of volunteers and workers from all across the country are now working on flood rescue and recovery efforts. The devastation of this hurricane season has inspired a Layton woman to step away from her day-to-day life, and bring as many supplies as she can to people impacted by the storms.1 day ago
Jesse Bedayn and Matthew Brown, Associated Press
12 rescued from Colorado gold mine tourist site where elevator mishap killed 1 person
Authorities say 12 people have been rescued after being trapped for hours at the bottom of a former Colorado gold mine when an elevator malfunctioned at the tourist site. One person died in the accident Thursday.1 day ago
KSL TV
Hope After The Hurricanes: KSL TV joins effort to help Red Cross to aid victims
KSL TV and Bonneville International is joining the effort to raise funds to support the American Red Cross in its efforts to profile critical relief for victims of the recent hurricanes in our Hope After The Hurricanes initiative.1 day ago
Kara Scannell, CNN
Judge sets trial date in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex trafficking case
Musician Sean “Diddy” Combs, who is charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, will go to trial in May 2025.2 days ago
Ella Nilsen, CNN
A year of constant wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes has FEMA burning through its disaster funding
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency is rapidly spending its disaster funding as it responds to back-to-back major hurricanes Helene and Milton – coming on top of a nonstop disaster year filled with tornadoes, wildfires and floods.2 days ago
Jonel Aleccia, AP Health Writer
Listeria contamination prompts recall of ten million pounds of meat
A company is recalling nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products made at an Oklahoma plant because they may have a listeria contamination that can cause illness and death.2 days ago
Melissa Goldin, Associated Press
FACT FOCUS: Online posts make unfounded claims about a helicopter delivering aid in North Carolina
A video showing a helicopter hovering over a Burnsville, North Carolina, aid distribution site has been viewed millions of times with some claiming that its aim was to destroy the supplies. The North Carolina National Guard said the helicopter, which blew items around the site and knocked over canopies, was attempting to make a generator delivery that had been requested by a local civilian organization.2 days ago
Jordan Valinsky and Matt Egan, CNN
TD Bank hit with record $3 billion fine over drug cartel money laundering, source says
TD Bank will pay $3 billion to settle charges that it failed to properly monitor money laundering by drug cartels, regulators announced Thursday.2 days ago
Piper Hudspeth Blackburn, CNN
Ethel Kennedy, human rights activist and widow of Robert F. Kennedy, dies at 96
Ethel Kennedy, the widow of Robert F. Kennedy, has died, her family announced on Thursday. She was 96.2 days ago
Lauren Steinbrecher
Utah Task Force One now in position for Hurricane Milton rescues
As Hurricane Milton ferociously hammers Florida after making landfall Wednesday night, it's not the only thing descending upon the Sunshine State.2 days ago
Issy Ronald, CNN
Emmanuel Macron has some strong views about ‘Emily in Paris’ heading to Rome
When Netflix’s hit show “Emily in Paris” revealed at the end of season four that its lead character was heading to Rome, it caught many viewers by surprise. Now, French President Emmanuel Macron has waded into the conversation and said the country “will fight hard” to stop the show relocating to Italy’s capital.2 days ago
