Giancarlo Esposito on playing the villain — and what ‘Star Wars’ teaches about choice
The actor spoke with the Deseret News at FanX in Salt Lake City about 50 years of ‘Star Wars’ culture and fandom
Opinion: Fast-growing communities deserve a fair shot at federal transit funding
We want our communities to grow in a way that protects, and even enhances, the quality of life that means so much to us.
Deseret News archives: The day a plane hit the Empire State Building 79 years ago
Today in history: A military plane crashed into the 79th floor of New York City’s iconic landmark on July 28, 1945. What happened? Read more. This date in history.
High school football: Summit Academy early favorite to finish atop 2A North region
After making it to the semifinals of the 2A playoffs a year ago and losing to the eventual state champs San Juan, Summit Academy are the early frontrunners to finish…
Salt Lake City matches another all-time high temperature record
Utah's capital city has already broken its all-time hottest maximum temperature this month, but it also matched an all-time record for its highest minimum temperature on Monday.
Meet the 2 Utahns making Netflix more accessible for deaf kids
SignUp Media Netflix. Jojo Savea Utah deaf creator. Jojo Savea "Moana." Jenni Yang "Kpop Demon Hunters." Jojo Savea and Jenni Yang "CoComelon" ASL.
Opinion: How Canada’s MAiD laws could become even worse
Canada's already troubling laws about medical aid in dying could get even worse, as a New England Journal of Medicine paper on organ donation shows.
Mike Lee leads GOP revolt to cancel August recess unless election bill is passed
Mike Lee wants Republican leaders to cancel the August recess period, which could threaten crucial campaign opportunities for vulnerable incumbents.
Utah ranked best state in the nation fourth year in a row
U.S. News & World Report Best State rankings, Utah ranked #1 state, Utah economy, Utah natural environment,
Utah Talons win back-to-back AUSL championships
Utah Talons, Utah’s professional softball team, won 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League championship. Pitcher Montana Fouts pitched complete game.
What we know about Sunday’s fatal shooting in Seattle
Shooting in Seattle, Seattle police, Bite of Seattle, surveillance cameras, Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson, Governor Bob Ferguson, Chief Tyrone Davis