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What began as protests over missing teachers, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating schools has grown into a nationwide crisis in France, drawing hundreds of thousands into the streets and triggering violent clashes between demonstrators and police.

It’s been eight years since the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the intent to publish a new hymnbook.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday titled “Emergency Tax Relief on Diesel Fuel” — aiming to save farmers and truckers $100 per refill, the order claims.

Receiver Legend Glasker has easily been the most impactful true freshman on No. 8 BYU’s football roster through four games, giving the Cougars some much-needed explosiveness in the 2026 season.

It’s the last Friday of September in downtown Salt Lake City.

Four people have died in Utah in relation to “illegal chemical compounds found in certain herbal supplements, including kratom products and ‘cat’s claw,’” according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

With the countdown to the midterm elections officially on, President Donald Trump is using the remaining handful of weeks making campaign stops and holding rallies in Republican-led states and key battlegrounds for his party.

Utahns living along the Wasatch Front will soon have a faster way to travel to the Grand Canyon and other outdoor gems in Arizona.

With less than a month to go until Election Day, both political parties are in a mad dash to boost their preferred candidates in the races that will determine the balance of power in Congress next year.

Last Monday night, Sept. 28, Sen.

Two Utah resorts — one known for skiing, the other for golf — were recognized among the best in the Mountain West in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.

I had not thought seriously about Sunkist Fruit Gems in years, but I noticed that they were missing when I was at a bar mitzvah earlier this year.

After a yearlong battle, Paramount sealed its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros.

SALT LAKE CITY — Can artificial intelligence be pro-human?

Two proposed constitutional amendments are headed to Utah voters this midterm season.

The television play-by-play announcer who was fired by the Portland Trail Blazers just hours after getting the job is asking the team for forgiveness.

The start of the NBA regular season is just two weeks away — yet Richie Saunders remains in limbo.

A high-profile player reportedly just became available.

Today isn’t your regular Taco Tuesday, it’s also National Taco Day.

Call it field rage: an outburst of anger during an NFL game.

BYU and Utah are popular picks to represent the Big 12 in this year’s College Football Playoff as the college football season heads into Week 6.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Oct. 6, 2024.

Here’s a recap of the four 5A region cross country championships that were held this past week.

With 5A boys golf regular season now concluded, the focus shifts to next week’s state tournament at Bountiful Ridge Golf Course on Monday and Tuesday.

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When No. 8 BYU hosts Iowa State on Friday in a late-night special (8:15 p.m.

Headlines surrounding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth often focus on his handling of the Iran war, media animosities, his implementation of mandatory testosterone level checks and his goal of “no more fatties” in the ranks.

Utah leaders face the costs of controlling dust from a shrinking Great Salt Lake — whether they choose to act now or not.

The 3A boys golf regular season came to a close Monday with the final region tournament of the season; Now the focus shifts to Carbon Country Club Golf Course in Price next Wednesday and Thursday for the 3A state tournament.

After one of the most engaging off-seasons in recent memory, and the NHL’s regular season has not disappointed so far.

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The state of Utah expanded its first-in-the-nation pilot program for artificial intelligence to include some of largest healthcare providers in the American West, giving Utah patients exclusive access to clinical AI applications.

The University of Utah football team had a special guest on their first road trip of the season.

The Supreme Court on Monday heard oral arguments in a case stemming from Boulder, Colorado, focused on whether states and municipalities can sue oil companies responsible for the damages from climate change.

On this episode of “Deseret Voices,” McKay Coppins, author of the viral Atlantic article “Sucker: My Year as a Degenerate Gambler,” sits down with Paul Lambert of BYU’s Wheatley Institute to discuss President D.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced it will soon begin preparing grounds for the construction of the Yuma Arizona Temple.

For the past few years, the Utah Jazz haven’t only been a struggling defensive team, they’ve been among the worst defensive teams in the league during the past two seasons.

The Utah Supreme Court heard oral arguments Monday concerning the constitutionality of recent legislation that established a three-judge panel to oversee lawsuits challenging state laws as unconstitutional.

New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel drew a penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior at Highmark Stadium Sunday, setting off cheers at Highmark Stadium and bewilderment elsewhere.

Dave Portnoy’s run on Fox Sports’ “Big Noon Kickoff” is over, ending one of the more unconventional experiments in college football television after just over a year.

If you spot BYU soccer’s Emma Neff at the airport traveling to a game or maybe hustling across campus on her way to practice, do the right thing and help carry her books.

When it came time to retire its Figure 02 humanoid robots on the cusp of a new design coming online, Figure founder and CEO Brett Adcock decided to reach out to internet denizens for inspiration.

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

The year is winding down, but entertainment venues across Utah are still gearing up for concerts and shows.

The Country Music Association announced a star-studded lineup for its upcoming Dolly Parton tribute show, “I Will Always Love You,” which features nearly two dozen performers, including Ella Langley, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire and Carrie Underwood.

BYU may be without its most impactful offensive player this week.

Editor’s note: This story was originally published on Oct. 5, 2024.

Branden Carlson is a newcomer to the NBA’s Portland Trail Blazers this season, having played his first two seasons in the league with the Oklahoma City Thunder.