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Ella Langley has been breaking records all summer and just broke another major record, previously held by Mariah Carey.

The Dome Fire in Yosemite National Park has been burning for six days and has consumed more than 3,660 acres.

A California-led coalition of 12 states and Hollywood heavyweights challenging Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion takeover of Warner Bros.

Iowa State was projected to be the worst team in the Big 12 during the preseason.

Congressional Republicans accused a major Democratic donation platform of reducing safeguards against fraud, as they held hearings on whether the nonprofit illegally accepted money from international donors.

In the past five years, AI has gone from being slightly dumber than an average grade-school math student to helping solve problems that befuddled some of the best mathematical minds in the world.

Simon Cowell had a hunch early on that Lai Noelle would be a standout act on “America’s Got Talent” this season.

Taylor Swift caused another frenzy in the Swiftie community this week, leading up to the announcement of a new single called “Patient Zero.”

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The prognosis isn’t good for second-year New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Legend in the eyes of a legend.

A former postal worker allegedly threw away some 300 mail-in ballots meant to be delivered to registered voters in Utah County during the June primary election, according to a federal grand jury indictment.

The Nashville Predators will pay tribute to former assistant coach Brent Peterson throughout the 2026-27 season, the team announced Sunday.

President Donald Trump delivered remarks before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday in New York City, highlighting the United States’ efforts to stop Iran from gaining a nuclear weapon, as well as his attempt to change the name of artificial in…

Before playing a single regular-season game, ESPN is ready to declare AJ Dybantsa as one of the NBA’s best players.

“Dancing with the Stars” fans know that most episodes come with a specific theme for the dances, and we now know the themes for some of this season’s upcoming episodes.

Hindus, Jewish people and Latter-day Saints are the most likely Americans of faith to rate their family lives as excellent or very good, according to a new landmark study on the Church of Jesus Christ.

Utah has come out on top of yet another study of American flourishing: the Independence Index, which measures how states are faring in the pursuit of the American Dream.

Greta Gerwig’s new adaptation of C.S.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Sept. 22, 2024.

With the 2026 college football season well underway, The Athletic’s NFL draft expert Dane Brugler is regularly looking at how prospects for the 2027 draft are performing, and this week he highlighted a BYU Cougar and a Utah Ute.

Baylor University’s Christian mission and deep Baptist roots make it unique among institutions of its size.

For centuries, colleges and universities have existed to educate — or promote “the discovery, improvement, and dissemination of knowledge.”

The White House on Monday launched Trump TV, a 24-hour stream on YouTube.

PROVO — In the Beehive State and throughout the Mountain West, massive water reserves are frozen, sheltered and hidden under some of the region’s most striking mountain ranges.

Nearly 45% of home sellers in the U.S. provided concessions to buyers this summer, according to a new analysis by the online real estate brokerage Redfin.

As my young daughter and I climbed onto her bed to read before bedtime, she handed me a new book and was excited to have me read it to her.

It’s supposed to be a heartwarming story.

Jessica Tarlov is often identified as the token liberal on cable’s top-rated talk show, “The Five” on Fox News.

A White House delegation recognized Utah on Monday as the national leader in reorienting homeless services and addiction recovery around faith and community.

Editor’s note: Fifth in an occasional series exploring LaVell Edwards’ legacy of leadership.

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The NHL preseason is already underway, and the countdown to the Utah Mammoth’s home opener is at 10 days.

The Huntsman Center was abuzz with activity Monday as the University of Utah men’s basketball program held its first official practice ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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For political candidates and college football teams, it’s good to be sitting atop the national poll.

OREM, Utah — Speaking to a chapel and overflow full of students and their friends at the Utah Valley Institute of Religion, Sister Kristin M.

Last year, BYU had a bye during the third week of the season, but folks didn’t complain too much because the Cougars got another week off in early November before traveling to play No. 9 Texas Tech.

The Salt Lake Bees (28-46/67-81) ended their season in the Land of Enchantment this past week, looking to finish on a high note in Albuquerque.

The first episode of “The Chosen” Season 6 is available to watch now in churches across the world, Dallas Jenkins, creator of the biblical drama, announced in a livestream Sunday night.

Taylor Frankie Paul revealed Monday she has decided to step away from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” after the latest development in her ongoing custody disputes.

Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have joined Catholics and others in opposition to an abortion initiative in a second state, according to a letter sent last week.

After the second touchdown scored by the Utes in each of Utah’s past two games, Morgan Scalley has elected to go for two.

We are Utah adoptees who have spent years working with Congress to close a gap in federal law that denies citizenship to some international adoptees solely based on their age.

This article is an excerpt from the weekly ChurchBeat newsletter.

A man was reportedly shot and injured during an altercation with federal law enforcement officers in Austin, Texas, on Sunday, sparking reaction from residents in the area.

Tours of the first temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Kansas officially began Monday with tours for the media.

Fat Bear Week is back for its 12th year, and Alaska’s grandest grizzlies are ready.

Disney recently announced that all Disney+ customers — even those with ad-free subscriptions — will start seeing promotional content throughout their streaming.

In her 90s, my mother often said that rather than getting frustrated with her declining abilities, she looked for humor in everyday situations.