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Utah, federal officials urge bear safety after recent attacks in the West
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (623+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Record-low snowfall in Utah and across the West this winter may create earlier interactions between humans and bears, which is why Utah and federal wildlife officials are advising hikers to be aware of bears as the peak…...
Have You Seen This? Iridescent cloud in Indonesia inspires awe, delight
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (273+ words) JONGGOL, Indonesia " Residents of a locale outside the Indonesian capital of Jakarta got a glimpse of a breathtaking, multi-colored sight high in the sky earlier this month. The iridescent cloud materialized over Jonggol on May 1, and you can hear squeals…...
Firefighters determine cause of new wildfire burning at Utah's Fishlake National Forest
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (324+ words) LEAMINGTON, Millard County " Firefighters have determined the cause of a wildfire that sparked in central Utah on Wednesday, and quickly became the largest wildfire in the state so far this year. Lightning sparked the Wild Horse Fire that broke out…...
Meta launches Whats App 'incognito' mode to address privacy concerns for AI chats
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (335+ words) LONDON " Meta Platforms said Wednesday it's rolling out an "incognito" mode for Whats App users to have private conversations with its AI chatbot, a move intended to ease privacy concerns about sensitive information that users share in chats. The social…...
Human-caused Grover Fire burns 11 acres in Wayne County
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (121+ words) TORREY, Wayne County " Crews responded to a human-caused wildfire in Wayne County on Wednesday. What's being referred to as the Grover Fire sparked around 1 p. m. and burned roughly 11 acres, according to Utah Fire Info. "Thanks to a quick response from Wayne…...
Ancient teeth hint at canoodling between early human relatives
2+ day, 32+ min ago (391+ words) NEW YORK " An analysis of ancient teeth is giving scientists a rare peek into interactions between human relatives hundreds of thousands of years ago that have left a lasting imprint on our species. A new study reveals genetic clues about…...
University of Utah, Utah Population Database harnessing AI to improve cancer patient outcomes
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (516+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Could artificial intelligence be used to improve outcomes for cancer patients and families with higher cancer risks? The University of Utah is looking to answer that question, harnessing millions in state funding to build an AI-assisted computing…...
Wild Horse Fire burns more than 400 acres in Millard County
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (125+ words) KSL News Wild Horse Fire burns more than 400 acres in Millard County By Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted - May 13, 2026 at 5: 02 p. m. Gusty winds are fueling a large wildfire southwest of Leamington, Millard County, that grew to an estimated 400 acres on Wednesday, (Utah…...
Amid intense Box Elder County data center debate, another energy plan quietly edges ahead
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (549+ words) BRIGHAM CITY " As the intense debate surrounding a proposed data center and power-production facility in Box Elder County unfolds, another major energy initiative in the county is quietly edging ahead. Hi Tech Solutions and Holtec International announced plans last November…...
University of Utah, National Laboratory of the Rockies partner to advance critical minerals push
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (346+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " The University of Utah last week signed a memorandum of understanding with the National Laboratory of the Rockies to enable greater research collaborations aimed at strengthening the U. S. energy system. "This partnership comes at a pivotal moment, when…...