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Indivior reaches $86 million opioid settlement with 16 US states
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Indivior reached an $86 million settlement with 16 U.S. states over the drug manufacturer's alleged role in spreading opioid addiction across the United States, New York Attorney General Letitia James said on Friday.
Have You Seen This? Utah children's choir's 'Wicked' medley will give you chills
SALT LAKE CITY — I saw a short clip of of this video, showing a soloist and children's choir singing a song from "Wicked," and I knew I had to go find the full thing. During this entire seven-minute medley, I was awed at the various soloists and the entire Utah choir, One Voice Children's Choir. Their facial expressions and enthusiasm proves these children are definitely enjoying themselves.
First-of-Its-Kind Device Extracts Water From Thin Air
Utah engineers, funded by the Army, have developed a device that harvests water from the atmosphere, even in arid locations. Researchers at the University of Utah have unveiled a compact device for atmospheric water harvesting that efficiently extracts water from the air using a fuel-fired process, promising to alleviate global water shortages.
Dozens of Rescued Dogs Flown to Utah for New Homes
Over 50 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Desert Hot Springs were flown to Utah by the nonprofit Wings of Rescue. This marks the third dog hoarding case in the area in the past three weeks. The animals, which were found by Riverside County Animal Control Services and received necessary treatment, are now awaiting new homes. The flight and associated costs were covered by donations to the rescue group.
Utah Weather Warning: Thunderstorms with 60+ MPH Winds Predicted Through 9 PM
Salt Lake City, UT – A severe weather alert has been issued for Northern Utah and Southwest Wyoming, predicting another round of thunderstorms with gusty winds this afternoon and evening. Residents are advised to take precautions and stay updated on weather conditions, especially if they have outdoor plans. According...
Housing supply flagging in Salt Lake and throughout Utah
Data: Redfin; Note: Reflects how long it would theoretically take for every home on sale to sell in current conditions; Chart: Axios VisualsThe housing supply in the Salt Lake metro area has fallen again after a couple of brief post-pandemic spikes.Why it matters: The housing market is considered balanced when supply meets the six-month level — and Utah's housing markets don't come close to that. Zoom out: Nationally, that hasn't happened since 2012."The market is fundamentally unbalanced," because the U.S. is short an estimated 3.8 million homes, Redfin chief economist Daryl Fairweather tells Axios.Between the lines: Housing supply drives affordability.What's next: If mortgage rates fall, demand will surge, and supply will continue to deplete, Fairweather says.
Utah's parental leave policies are changing
Data: U.S. Department of Labor; Map: Tory Lysik/Axios VisualsPaid family leave is still not mandated in Utah, but new laws across the country are expanding access to benefits for expecting and new parents.The big picture: Utah employers must offer 12 weeks of job-protected, unpaid family leave under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act.Meanwhile, most countries guarantee paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave.Why it matters: Studies have shown parental leave can lower the risk of developing postpartum depression and can provide better interactions between the birthing parent and child.State of play: More Utah moms are going back to work less...
Guest opinion: The case against college
Growing up, kids are often told that going to college is the only way to meet society’s standard for success. But what is this standard based on? More and more young adults are dropping out of college due to financial hardship and excessive, unnecessary classes, among other reasons. Additionally, the percentage of Americans in the last decade who believe in the value of higher education has dropped from 57% to 48%. These statistics beg the question: Does one need to attend college to be successful?
Utah Olympic Speedskater headed to Paris to cheer on Team USA summer athletes
KEARNS — A Utah Olympic medalist who competes in winter, will be trading the ice rink for a track in Paris. Speedskater Casey Dawson will get to see the games in a whole new way that will be dramatically different from his own Olympic experience. Even in the middle...
Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed based on the laws in the […]
Utah man arrested in Bozeman after high-speed chase
A Utah man wanted in connection to an alleged attempted homicide was apprehended in Bozeman on Tuesday following a high-speed chase. Kevin D. Wilde, 63, appeared in Justice Court on Wednesday and was accused of fleeing and eluding and criminal endangerment. According to an affidavit of probable cause, Wilde had...
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