2 Utah companies are quietly changing how AI actually works for real businesses

PARK CITY — Most conversations about AI in Utah right now are happening at the policy level — what rules should govern it, what risks need to be managed, what bills need to pass. While those are important conversations, two Utah companies have been actually deploying AI for real clients and tracking what happens. What’s … Read more

It’s not just vaccines — parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns

PHILADELPHIA — One day at an Idaho hospital, half the newborns Dr. Tom Patterson saw didn’t get the vitamin K shots that have been given to babies for decades to prevent potentially deadly bleeding. On another recent day, more than a quarter didn’t get the shot. Their parents wouldn’t allow it. “When you look at … Read more

Houston Upsets BYU in Big 12 Tournament, Ending Cougars’ Run

Archyde KANSAS CITY, Mo. — No. 5 Houston secured a 73-66 victory over BYU in the Big 12 Tournament quarterfinals Thursday night, despite a historic performance from Cougars freshman AJ Dybantsa. The win propels Houston forward in the tournament, while BYU now awaits its seeding in the upcoming NCAA tournament. The game, played at the … Read more

RSV Vaccination Boosts Utah Kids’ Health, Says Intermountain Health

Okay,here’s a verification of the claims made in the provided article,using web searches as of today,January 15,2024. I will present each claim,followed by my findings. I will also note any discrepancies or areas where data is difficult to confirm. Please Note: The article references data up to 2025, but is published in 2024.This means some … Read more

U. researchers unveil AI-powered tool for disease prediction with ‘unprecedented accuracy’

SALT LAKE CITY — It’s long been a goal in medicine to better understand the long trajectories of diseases in hopes of engaging in better prevention and early intervention. “Collectively, they’re (chronic and progressive diseases) responsible for about 90% of the health care costs in this country and the vast majority of morbidity and mortality,” … Read more

Funding uncertainties cause nonprofits to lean more on fundraising

LOGAN — With just days to go before their major annual fundraiser, the Family Place is facing many uncertainties when it comes to both state and federal grants. “No promises have been made that nothing will be touched,” Executive Director Sheryl Goodey explained. “It’s something that we’re looking at every day. In fact, every morning … Read more

Trump Admin Reinstates Foreign Students’ Visas

Trump Administration restores Student Visas Amid Policy Review Table of Contents Trump Administration restores Student Visas Amid Policy Review trump Administration Restores Student Visas Amid Policy Review key developments the court hearing impact on students administration’s stance legal challenges and outcomes ice’s authority temporary restraining order extended faq: student visa reinstatement BOSTON — April 26, … Read more

Sports Betting Addiction Surge

Surge in Sports Betting and Gambling Addiction: A Growing Concern Across America Table of Contents Surge in Sports Betting and Gambling Addiction: A Growing Concern Across America Sports Betting: A Troubling Trend Real-Time Insights into Gambling Addiction Mitigating Gambling Risks Enhanced Advertising Regulation Expanding Clinical Training The Path Forward: Policy Changes and Public Awareness surge … Read more

An asteroid has a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Here’s how astronomers are tracking it

PASADENA, California — Recently discovered asteroid, named 2024 YR4, has on average a 2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. While those odds of an impact are slim, astronomers are closely tracking the space rock to uncover more details — a process that could soon involve the most powerful observatory ever launched into space. Not … Read more

>School cellphone, smartwatch ban clears Utah Senate

Utah Senate Votes to Ban Cell Phones in K-12 Classrooms In a move aimed at improving focus and learning environments, the Utah Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would prohibit the use of cell phones in K-12 classrooms across the state. Senate Bill 178, championed by Senator Lincoln Fillmore (R-South Jordan), acknowledges the convenience … Read more