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Residents question whether Epic Sports Park in Provo is truly public

Emma Pitts, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 5:21 p.m.  |  Save Story

With two successful tournaments under its belt, Epic Sports Park in Provo, once it is completely built out, will be the only one of its kind in Utah.

TikTok parent ByteDance's valuation hits $300B, with possible share buyback, sources say

Echo Wang and Chandni Shah, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 4:44 p.m.  |  Save Story

TikTok's parent company ByteDance is valuing itself at about $300 billion, after it recently approached investors about a share buyback program, according to two people familiar with the matter and a document viewed by Reuters.

Mississippi State erases 11-point halftime deficit to beat Utah in final minutes

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 4:27 p.m.  |  Save Story

For 20 minutes, the Runnin' Utes were the best team on the court.

Following the money in Utah's elections

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 4:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

Where there are elections, there's often big money — to the tune of millions of dollars. That's true in Utah, which doesn't come close to being a state with the most expensive races.

Have You Seen This? Bungee jumping grandma puts us all to shame

Grant Olsen for KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 3:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

This woman is 75 years old — and she's as cool as a cucumber as she prepares to go somersaulting off a 700-foot cliff.

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Fascinating exhibit portrays the role salt plays in the world

Southern Utah Museum of Art  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 3:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A new exhibit explores the multifaceted role of salt environmentally, culturally and historically.

Why a Jew made a series about Catholic saints

Hanna Seariac, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 2:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Matti Leshem is a Jew who created a series about Catholic saints with Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese.

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Why Donny Osmond and Michael Jackson had such a strong bond

Lottie Elizabeth Johnson  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 1:40 p.m.  |  Save Story

In a new documentary about boybands, Donny Osmond reflects on the height of his stardom in the 1970s and his unique bond with King of Pop Michael Jackson.

Biden allows Ukraine to use US arms to strike inside Russia

Mike Stone and Humeyra Pamuk, Reuters  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 1:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

President Joe Biden's administration has allowed Ukraine to use U.S.-made weapons to strike deep into Russia, two U.S. officials and a source familiar with the decision said on Sunday.

After first loss of season, BYU sees biggest drop in latest AP Top 25 rankings

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 1:06 p.m.  |  Save Story

After a 9-0 start to the season, BYU suffered its first loss of the season to Kansas Saturday night.

High-speed chase ends search for girl sought in Amber Alert

Matt Brooks, KSL.com  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 12:20 p.m.  |  Save Story

A high-speed chase that ended in a crash led to the recovery of a girl who had been the subject of an Amber Alert Sunday morning. A Woods Cross police officer was also injured in the crash.

Registering your boat or OHV out of state to save on tax money is illegal, Utah officials warn

Matt Gephardt, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

A legal loophole is being exploited by many Utahns to avoid paying taxes for their vehicles, boats, or off-highway vehicles.

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Odyssey Dance and David Osmond to perform new Christmas show

Odyssey Dance  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 11:30 a.m.  |  Save Story

Odyssey is once again raising the bar with a festive extravaganza that promises to be the ultimate holiday experience, featuring the talented David Osmond.

In 1973, a library book was checked out. 51 years later, it's finally been returned

Dawn Sawyer, CNN  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 11:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

In July of 1899, "The Early Work of Aubrey Beardsley," was added to the collection of the Worcester Public Library. The book, a compilation of illustrations by a British artist and poet, remained in the collection until 1973, when it was checked out and never returned.

Pristine, rare Babe Ruth card dazzles collectors

Amy Tennery and Christine Kiernan, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 10:03 a.m.  |  Save Story

A rare, 91-year-old Babe Ruth card that once sold for a penny could fetch more than a million dollars on the auction block this month, as a coveted piece of baseball history goes up for grabs.

Josh Furlong's AP Top 25: BYU drops out of top 10 with loss as teams jockey for position

Josh Furlong, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 10:01 a.m.  |  Save Story

Latter-day Saint women's soccer coach Chris Watkins winning — again — at a Catholic university

Jason Swensen, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 17 - 9:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Longtime BYU soccer coach has now enjoyed success at two Jesuit schools: Gonzaga and Boston College.

TV funnyman Conan O'Brien is tapped to host next Oscars

Mark Kennedy, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 8:32 a.m.  |  Save Story

Conan O'Brien has been picked to host the Oscars on March 2, 2025. It will be his first time as Oscar host, but he's hosted other high-profile awards shows.

Strong US data feeds doubts about Fed December rate cut

Howard Schneider, Reuters  |  Updated Nov. 17 - 8:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

Strong U.S. economic and inflation data continue to reshape the debate among Federal Reserve policymakers over the pace and extent of interest rate cuts.