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Fourth of July a favorite holiday for everyone, except pets!
McKenna Jensen, Deseret News | Posted July 2 - 11:06 a.m. | Save Story
The Fourth of July is a day when the streets are filled with the scent of an all-American barbecue and the Utah night sky is painted a blanket of color and smoke from the customary display of fireworks. The fun-filled traditions may be a favorite for most Americans, but not for your pets.
Here's where to watch fireworks in Utah this Fourth of July week
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 1 - 7:30 a.m. | Save Story
Get ready for some powerful pyrotechnics the week of Independence Day throughout Utah.
G.I. Joe enthusiasts say the small toy has made big impacts on their lives
Bo Evans, KTVT | Updated June 30 - 8:31 a.m. | Save Story
Sixty years ago, a new toy was introduced to the world – G.I. Joe made his debut, and the term action figure was born. The rest, as they say, is history. Recently, a group of DFW G.I. Joe enthusiasts got together at their annual convention to discuss how this little toy has made big impacts on their lives.
Unfaithful friendships: Simple tips to avoid complicated personal situations
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 29 - 6:20 p.m. | Save Story
Friendships are vital to well-being, but when boundaries between friendship and romance blur, the result is often "wrecked relationships, heartache and regret."
Keeping track of men's mental health
Emma Benson, KSL-TV | Posted June 29 - 1:17 p.m. | Save Story
A woman shares her story of losing her boyfriend to suicide and asks everyone to support their male loved ones.
New autism treatment center to open in Ogden
Britt Johnson and Emma Keddington, KSL NewsRadio | Posted June 24 - 5:04 p.m. | Save Story
A new Ogden center will offer a wide range of services like therapy for treating those with autism, including allowing kids to connect with other children who they can relate to.
Supreme Court to hear challenge to ban on transgender care for minors
Andrew Chung, Reuters | Posted June 24 - 9:02 a.m. | Save Story
The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to decide the legality of a Republican-backed ban in Tennessee on gender-related medical care for transgender minors, as the justices waded into another contentious issue implicating LGBT rights.
'Nothing about us without us': 3 bring lived experiences to new Utah health commission
Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News | Posted June 23 - 9:07 p.m. | Save Story
Meet three Utahns appointed to bring their lived experience to new Utah Behavioral Health Commission. They were confirmed by the Utah Senate this week.
'Inside Out 2' scores $100M in its second weekend, setting records
Jake Coyle, Associated Press | Updated June 23 - 2:06 p.m. | Save Story
"Inside Out 2," the Pixar sequel, collected $100 million in ticket sales in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, setting a new record for an animated movie in its follow-up frame in theaters.
Experts urge parents to talk to their kids about marijuana
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted June 22 - 10:05 a.m. | Save Story
Nearly half of the states allow legal recreational use of marijuana. It sends a mixed message to kids about the dangers of marijuana to their still-developing brains. This is where parents can get involved.
Utah fertility rates still on the decline, mirroring nationwide trends
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted June 22 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
Utah, the state that held the title of highest fertility rates in the nation until 2016, now sits at No. 4 with a fertility rate of 1.853 children per woman.
Micropreemie born to Idaho couple at 26 weeks is fighting for his life
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted June 21 - 10:35 p.m. | Save Story
An Idaho family has a long road ahead of them after their son was born at 26 weeks and three days, weighing only 1 pound, 10 ounces.
Primary Children's Hospital urging caregivers to never leave children in the car
Emily Ashcraft, KSL.com | Posted June 21 - 7:02 p.m. | Save Story
A child's body temperature can rise three to five times faster than an adult's, which is why Primary Children's Hospital says it's so important children not be left inside cars during the summer months.
Community welcomes home 9-year-old Huntsville boy who was hit by car
Andrew Adams, KSL-TV | Posted June 18 - 12:08 p.m. | Save Story
A large crowd gathered Monday to welcome home a 9-year-old boy released from the hospital after a lengthy fight for his survival.
Federal report suggests ways to improve infant formula safety oversight
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 17 - 12:11 p.m. | Save Story
To avoid a repeat of the infant formula shortage that for months had families scrambling, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration needs to fix its recall and complaint reporting processes, a new report says.
Digital wellness movement sees Utah as 'testing ground.' Cox declares 'Phone-Free Fridays'
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted June 16 - 7:04 p.m. | Save Story
Half The Story, a movement that teaches teens how to navigate digital spaces, sees potential for change in the Beehive State.
This man's Father's Day will be filled with heartfelt meaning
Lois M. Collins, Deseret News | Posted June 16 - 11:23 a.m. | Save Story
Brody Lambert was a new dad, a young husband and suddenly a very sick man when, at age 24, he learned that what he thought was pneumonia was in reality congestive heart failure.
Double take: 23 sets of twins graduate from a single Massachusetts middle school
The Associated Press | Posted June 14 - 9:46 a.m. | Save Story
Twenty-three sets of twins have graduated from a Massachusetts middle school, making up about 10% of the eighth-grade class.
