Faith Is Anthropic a new religion? The question of whether AI possesses a consciousness is no longer on the fringes of the conversation about the technology. MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View Comments Share Eliza Anderson, Deseret News By Mariya Manzhos Mariya writes at the intersection of religion and culture.
MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 1 Comment Share Newly drafted Memphis Grizzlies player Richie Saunders participates in an introductory news conference at the NBA team's facility, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Memphis, Tenn. AP Photo/Brandon Dill By Jackson Payne Jackson has been writing about sports for the Deseret News since 2023.
Two Utah resorts ranked high on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers Choice Awards. Sundance ranked No. 3 and Black Desert ranked No. 5 for resorts in the Mountain West. Two other Utah destinations made the top 20. Two Utah resorts — one known for skiing, the other for golf — were recognized among the best in the Mountain West in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards.
Four people have died in Utah in relation to “illegal chemical compounds found in certain herbal supplements, including kratom products and ‘cat’s claw,’” according to the Utah Department of Health and Human Services. The department issued an “urgent public health warning” on Monday.
Elder Ronald A. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Utah head coach Morgan Scalley celebrates with fans after a game against Iowa State, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, in Ames, Iowa. Elder Ronald A.
The best the locals had to offer in first round play were middle-of-the-pack performances at the Bank of Utah Black Deseret PGA Tour event in Ivins on Thursday. Ogden natives and former BYU stars Zac Blair and Patrick Fishburn fired 5-under par 66s and joined former Cougar Tyson Shelley in a tie for 26th to lead players with local ties.
Thomas B. Griffith, a former federal judge and a fellow at the Wheatley Institute, says President Dallin H. Oaks’ Sept. ”Thomas B. MC: I want to start by asking you about this landmark speech that President Dallin H. But, you know, President Oaks gave this speech, he talked about the importance of pluralism, of compromise, of moderation, of not treating each other like enemies.
New numbers from Utah State University show that more than half a million acres burned across the state in 2026. The Cottonwood Fire burning in the mountains east of Beaver on June 30, 2026. (Photo: Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) The season included tragedy, with four firefighters and two pilots losing their lives.
Magazine Analysis Opinion Will the real Adam Smith please stand up? MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View Comments Share Robert Neubecker By Michael Kofoed Michael S. Kofoed is an associate professor of economics at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a research fellow at the Institute of Labor Economics.
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.
A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.
The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.
After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.
Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.
Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.
A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The nationally recognized physician-scientist will lead medical oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, advancing innovative care, clinical research, and training to improve patient outcomes.
State leaders have increasingly focused on this population of repeat offenders who are homeless and account for a significant share of arrests for lower-level crimes. "It's just adding a piece of the puzzle that wasn't there before," said Tyler Clancy, the state's homeless coordinator.
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Green was the teacher of a victim under the age of 14 between August 2020 and June 2021, police said. The charges say he inappropriately touched a student of his once at his desk and twice at her desk. The allegations in that case are similar to one of the alleged victims from his initial arrest in October 2022 when he was investigated for aggravated child sexual abuse.
“Methane monitoring is critical for our energy producers, energy security, and the environment,” said Senator Curtis. “We have more tools than ever to detect these leaks however we lack a clear federal strategy or framework for optimizing their use across industries.
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed an executive order establishing a structured, pro-human framework for artificial intelligence (AI) integration across state government.
Robert and Bliss Sawyer rode their bikes 3,635 miles from Bellingham, Washington, to Ocean City, New Jersey. The Utah couple camped, stayed in hotels and overnighted with people across the country who open their homes to cyclists. The trip took 87 days, averaging about 48 miles per day and gaining more than 96,000 feet in elevation.
