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Rejection to billion-dollar success: Jamie Kern Lima shares business journey at UVU graduation
Emma Pitts, Deseret News | Posted May 2 - 11:03 p.m. | Save Story
Before creating what would eventually become the largest luxury makeup brand in the country, University of Utah's 2024 commencement speaker Jamie Kern Lima experienced years of failures and rejections.
UDOT launches volunteer litter-cleanup program to Keep Utah Beautiful
Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 10:24 p.m. | Save Story
Gov. Spencer Cox helped the Utah Department of Transportation launch its new litter-cleanup program, Keeping Utah Beautiful, by helping to clean up some Salt Lake County roadways.
IRS acts to address wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and other filers
Fatima Hussein, Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 9:33 p.m. | Save Story
The IRS says it's taken steps to address a wide disparity in audit rates between Black taxpayers and others filers. And the agency is more closely examining the returns of larger numbers of wealthy people and major companies.
From T-ball to bee ball: Beekeeper Matt Hilton revels in 'surreal' experience after his MLB heroics
Don Riddell and Ben Church, CNN | Posted May 2 - 8:48 p.m. | Save Story
Beekeeper Matt Hilton said the last few days have been "crazy" after becoming the latest star of Major League Baseball.
Almost a decade in the making, new bicycle hub aims to close Utah transportation gaps
Carter Williams, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 8:17 p.m. | Save Story
A nonprofit that aims to reduce transportation gaps one bicycle at a time celebrated the opening of its new flagship location.
Cinco de Mayo marks a Mexican historical event, but many events are slated for Utah
Tim Vandenack, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:59 p.m. | Save Story
Cinco de Mayo, marking Mexico's victory over invading French forces on May 5, 1862, looms and numerous activities featuring Mexican music and folkloric dancing are scheduled around Utah.
Democratic congressional candidate in Utah withdraws after defending Jan. 6 participants
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:35 p.m. | Save Story
Democratic congressional candidate Brian Adams has withdrawn from the 2nd District race after party members took issue with his positions defending some Jan. 6 participants and criticizing President Joe Biden.
Dwyane Wade, Michelle Obama headline 2nd day of Qualtrics summit in Utah
Logan Stefanich, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
Around 10,000 people poured into the Salt Palace Convention Center this week for the Qualtrics X4 summit to network, collaborate and hear from a star-studded lineup of speakers that included Dwyane Wade and Michelle Obama.
Man says his emotional support alligator has gone missing
Associated Press | Updated May 2 - 6:28 p.m. | Save Story
A Pennsylvania man says his emotional support alligator named Wally has gone missing amid the coastal marshes of Georgia. Joie Henney's alligator has attracted thousands of social media followers over the years.
Review: 'The Fall Guy' takes a big leap and lands on its feet
John Clyde for KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 5:56 p.m. | Save Story
Here are some reasons "The Fall Guy" fell with style and made for a wildly entertaining and fun movie.
Over 12,000 medications gathered in Utah as part of Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Eliza Pace, KSL-TV | Posted May 2 - 5:11 p.m. | Save Story
The 26th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day resulted in over 12,000 pounds of prescription drugs turned in.Â
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Your guide to Memorial Day weekend in Utah
Kathleen Clove, Utah.com | Posted May 2 - 5:10 p.m. | Save Story
You know summer is just around the corner when grills start firing and potatoes start salading. And the unofficial harbinger of sandal season? Memorial Day. Whether you celebrate by attending an official event, camping in Utah or hitting the road, Utah.com has a list of ideas for your holiday kickoff.
'We might save a life': Utah goalie Connor Ingram a finalist for Masterton trophy
Ryan Miller, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 5:09 p.m. | Save Story
Connor Ingram was done. In January 2021, the Utah goalkeeper woke up in a Dallas hotel and just wanted to go home.
Fresh chaos, arrests on US college campuses as police flatten camp at UCLA
Lisa Richwine and Omar Younis, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 4:56 p.m. | Save Story
Police forcibly removed scores of defiant pro-Palestinian protesters at several colleges on Thursday, including taking down an encampment at UCLA in a jarring scene that underscored the heightened chaos that has erupted at universities this week.
Gail Miller tells USU graduates to 'lead with love'
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 4:37 p.m. | Save Story
Gail Miller related a recent back surgery to the importance of flexibility and moderation while moving through life during a commencement address at the Utah State University.
Have You Seen This? Old government supercomputer is up for auction
Collin Leonard, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 4:23 p.m. | Save Story
The Cheyenne supercomputer, once the world's 20th-fastest, has been put up for auction after its retirement in August 2023. The computer was used to build advanced models and simulations over seven years, through the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
Trump cites Biden classified records probe as he seeks to toss documents case
Andrew Goudsward, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 4:03 p.m. | Save Story
Donald Trump cited President Joe Biden's mishandling of classified documents after leaving the vice presidency as he seeks to have criminal charges related to his own retention of sensitive records tossed out, court filings showed on Thursday.
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Jack Queen, Jody Godoy and Andy Sullivan, Reuters | Updated May 2 - 3:48 p.m. | Save Story
A lawyer for Donald Trump sought on Thursday to portray the hush money payment at the center of his criminal trial as extortion, questioning a lawyer involved in the deal about his cash-for-dirt negotiations with other celebrities.
Fugitive flees from southern Utah police at 135 mph, gets caught with drugs
Pat Reavy, KSL.com | Posted May 2 - 3:02 p.m. | Save Story
A South Dakota man already wanted in another state on drug-related charges was recently arrested in Utah after allegedly trying to flee from officers and possessing more drugs.
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