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Research recommends several legal reforms to preserve groundwater in southwest
The University of New Mexico
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June 23, 2025
If you live in the Southwest, you've likely heard the grim warning: water is in short supply. Due to rising temperatures, increased water demand, and relaxed regulations, the Western United States is facing a critical situation. This is why a...
‘I’ve got friends in Salt Lake City’: Sean Astin talks ‘The Goonies’ with Utah fans
Deseret News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
Sean Astin, the actor best known for his roles in “The Goonies,” “Lord of the Rings” and “Rudy,” joined fans at Kingsbury Hall in Salt Lake City on Saturday evening for a 40th anniversary screening of “The Goonies.” After a rewatch of the movie,...
What Sonoran Desert fungi are teaching scientists
High Country News - Colorado
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June 24, 2025
Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers...
Utah’s Antimony Resource: A Strategic Investment Play in Critical Minerals
Investing News Network
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June 23, 2025
Utah may be best known for its copper and gold legacy, but hidden beneath its rugged terrain lies one of the most overlooked critical mineral opportunities in the US: antimony. With global supply heavily concentrated in China and export...
Utah Asset Acquisition Marks Triumph Gold’s Entry into US Silver Space: Exec
Investing News Network
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June 23, 2025
Triumph Gold’s (TSXV:TIG) acquisition of the Coyote Knoll property in Utah marks the company’s entry into the silver space, in an area that's “geopolitically and geographically and geologically fantastic,” Executive Chairman John Anderson told the...
FDA approves HIV drug based on University of Utah biochemist's findings
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — University of Utah biochemist Wesley Sundquist achieved yet another milestone last week when the Food and Drug Administration approved an antiviral drug for HIV prevention based on his findings. Sundquist's lab at the U. laid the...
Does science compel unbelief?
Patheos
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June 24, 2025
(NASA public domain image) A dramatic, fresh impact crater dominates this image taken by the High Resolution Imaging Science Experiment (HiRISE) camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter on 19 November 2013. Researchers used HiRISE to examine...
Red, white and blue pride: So where does Utah land in a national ‘patriotism’ poll?
Deseret News - Utah
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June 24, 2025
Utah ranks No. 12 in nationwide patriotism poll. The Beehive State receives top national scores in multiple "volunteer" categories — while receiving much lower scores in "military engagement." WalletHub poll ranks Virginia as the most patriotic...
Safehold Closes On Salt Lake City Hospitality Asset, 150Th Ground Lease In Portfolio
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) "This is a high-quality asset and location in a strong and still improving hospitality market," said Steve Wylder, Safehold's Head of Investments. "We're excited to add this position to our nearly $7 billion portfolio of...
Vote on repealing Utah’s anti-labor union law will happen during 2026 midterms
KPCW - Utah
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June 23, 2025
The governor had the option of calling a special election to put it before voters during municipal elections this November, but that would have come with some additional costs and logistical challenges. In 2023, when the state had a special...
Utah sees 521 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024
Beehive State News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/Ted H. Kim, Associate Director Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate for USCIS | https://www.naco.org/...
Utah uses drones and LiDAR for monitoring historic Red Canyon Arches
Beehive State News - Utah
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June 23, 2025
The Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) is employing drones and LiDAR technology to monitor the Red Canyon Arches, which span over State Route 12 in southern Utah. These efforts aim to prevent erosion and potential damage to vehicles...
Vote on repealing Utah’s anti-labor union law will happen during 2026 midterms, Gov. Cox decides
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Educators and supporters hold a silent protest outside of Gov. Spencer Cox's office at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City over the anti-union bill HB267 on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025. A vote on whether to repeal a...
Considering a low-carb diet? Here are 7 myths Utahns can ignore
St George News - Utah
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(Sponsored) Despite decades of research, low-carb diets are still misunderstood by many – often dismissed with outdated myths or oversimplified soundbites. But the truth is: when done right, a low-carb lifestyle can be one of the most powerful...
Here's where Utah ranks in investor-owned housing
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah housing prices are apparently appealing to investors. A new ranking by Realtor.com puts Utah at No. 4 for states with the highest percentage of homes purchased by investors in 2024. Only Missouri, Oklahoma and Kansas beat...
Ripon College graduation celebrates ‘Discovery Has No Limits: Celebrating Women in STEM’
The Ripon Commonwealth Press - Wisconsin
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The notion of “no limits” was at the heart of Ripon College’s 159th commencement ceremony Sunday afternoon. The event’s theme, “Discovery Has No Limits: Celebrating Women in STEM,” echoed through all of the event’s featured speakers. Friends,...
These 10 Utah areas see the greatest home price hikes
The Spectrum - Utah
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Utah home prices edged up over the past year, and selling a home appears to be getting tougher, according to a new report. Redfin, a national brokerage, said home prices in Utah were up 4.1% year-over-year in May, reaching $566,900. But fewer...
They work multiple jobs, donate plasma and use AI for recipe planning: How 6 Utahns are stretching their dollars
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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June 23, 2025
In Southwest Utah, where red cliffs meet a high cost of living, some families are finding that their current income no longer guarantees financial security. St. George News, in partnership with The Salt Lake Tribune and other Utah media outlets,...
Salt Lake City International Airport Poised To Finish Rebuild By Next Year
Simple Flying
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June 20, 2025
On Wednesday, the Engineering News-Record reported that Michael Williams, the program director for the $5.2 billion construction project at Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC), had recently passed away. His death and final message to the...
New armored lizard fossil ‘Bolg’ discovered in Utah named after Tolkien’s Goblin Prince
The Times of India
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Source: Natural History Museum of Utah Every fossil unearthed not only tells a story of ancient life but also reinforces the value of conserving these spaces for future scientific discovery. A remarkable discovery of fossils is being unearthed in...