GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers' private data in case co-led by Washington
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally shared private driver behavior and location data with third parties. The settlement, co-led by Washington, involves a coalition of 36 attorneys general and mandates new consumer consent requirements for data collection.
StatewideOctober 29, 2026
Alaska governor orders investigation into Democratic Senate candidate for voter confusion
Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking reelection, talks with a reporter Friday, July 3, 2026, in Petersburg, Alaska. Becky Bohrer, Associated Press By Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 29, 2026
A study said Stratos’ emissions could impact the West — but developers dispute findings
A new study from EmPower Analytics Group suggests air quality emissions from the proposed Stratos data center in Box Elder County could leave thousands of people affected across the West. However, Stratos representatives reject the study’s findings, saying it is “simply not true.”
via Deseret NewsBox Elder CountyOctober 29, 2026
Rabbit Evans’ ‘relentless effort’ that saved a touchdown
What’s been the key to his success this year? Feeling able to play fast and free
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On third-and-5 during Houston’s second drive of the game, quarterback Conner Weigman hit speedy receiver Amare Thomas in the middle of the field.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Israel election: Arab parties on track for historic gains, columnist says
Utah law professor and Israeli citizen Amos Guiora voted in the Israeli election. The race for prime minister in Israel has yet to be decided. Israeli-Arabs parties saw unprecedented success in the election. All the votes have been counted and tallied in Israel.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 29, 2026
Husband honors late wife at Battle of the Breasts competition in St. George
Over 100 women athletes gathered in Southern Utah for a Cross Fit competition highlighting three individuals fighting breast cancer and one who recently died from the same disease. The Battle of the Breasts is an annual competition in which three groups of women athletes compete to raise money for breast cancer awareness and to support the four people featured during the competition.
via St. George NewsSt. GeorgeOctober 29, 2026