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Pokemon GO got an update. Everybody hates it

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Pokemon GO got an update focused on the in-game avatars. It offers lots of new options for making the avatars look like their real-world players. But the update has made some avatars look odd, and users aren't happy.

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5 steps for fixing up your house: A beginner's guide

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Whether you find yourself in a fixer-upper, a house that doesn't quite match your dream style, or you're looking to make updates to maximize your home's value before listing it, learning the basics of do-it-yourself is crucial to keeping…

Thursday, Apr 18

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'Startup capital of the world': Initiative launched to help support Utah small businesses, startups

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In a bid to support Utah's startup, small business and entrepreneurial ecosystem, the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity has announced the launch of the Startup State Initiative.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Astronomers spot massive 'sleeping giant' black hole less than 2K light-years from Earth

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Astronomers have spotted the most massive known stellar black hole in the Milky Way galaxy after detecting an unusual wobble in space.

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NASA expected space station garbage to burn up. It smashed into a Florida home instead

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A piece of garbage jettisoned from the International Space Station unexpectedly survived a fiery reentry from orbit last month and pierced the roof of a home in Florida, according to NASA.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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iPhone sales are plunging. Here's why

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Apple's smartphone sales tumbled a stunning 10% last quarter, according to market research firm IDC. The main cause: iPhone sales in China fell sharply.

Saturday, Apr 13

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Even in the age of Google Earth, people still buy globes. Here's why they remain so alluring

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In the age of Google Earth, watches that triangulate and cars with built-in GPS, there's something about a globe — a spherical representation of the world in miniature — that somehow endures.

Friday, Apr 12

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How liable is a moving company if your stuff gets damaged?

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Dave Donegan's home was just about to go into renovation, so he hired a moving and storage company to hold onto his household goods while work was underway.

Wednesday, Apr 10

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Have You Seen This? Planes line up with solar eclipse

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Thousands upon thousands of photos were taken of the solar eclipse Monday, but a photo of two planes perfectly lining up with the eclipse may just take the cake for best photograph.

Tuesday, Apr 9

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Utah program takes used solar eclipse glasses from around nation to donate

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The fun and excitement of the solar eclipse may now be fading, but a Provo business is marking the start of a huge project.

Can you trust the ground? How to handle quicksand, other perils in Lake Powell's backcountry

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Have you ever had a nightmare where something is chasing you, but you can't run? You just drag yourself across the ground with your hands, desperate to get away but getting nowhere. That's what quicksand feels like. At least to one…

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Can't get enough of the total solar eclipse or got clouded out? Here are the next ones to watch for

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If you missed North America's total solar eclipse or if you caught the eclipse bug, there are more chances to see the sun disappear.

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Photos: Total solar eclipse sweeps across North America

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Millions across North America witnessed the moon block out the sun during a total solar eclipse Monday.

Tesla's Musk predicts AI will be smarter than the smartest human next year

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Monday predicted the development of artificial intelligence that will be smarter than the smartest human probably by next year, or by 2026.

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Utahns travel east to experience the total solar eclipse

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The eclipse was near 50% totality in Utah on Monday. However, that didn't stop people from road tripping or flying more than 1,000 miles east to experience darkness.

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'Do you copy?': Utah students make contact with astronauts aboard International Space Station

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Students from six different Tooele schools on Monday were able to pose questions for astronaut Mike Barratt after making contact with the International Space Station.

Monday, Apr 8

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Have You Seen This? If you give a mouse a cookie ...

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You might have heard of the popular children's book, "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie." But this mouse is taking matters into its own hands.

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A total solar eclipse races across North America as clouds part along totality

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A chilly, midday darkness fell across North America as a total solar eclipse began its race across the continent. Monday's spectacle was eagerly awaited by millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. It's North America's biggest…

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Severe storms may pose a threat to solar eclipse viewers

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Excited eclipse watchers, watch out: Weather could complicate attempts to see the epic astronomical phenomenon in parts of the southwest.

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Provo family projected to sell half a million glasses for total solar eclipse

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A Provo family made a business out of the leftover eclipse glasses of Utah's 2017 solar eclipse.

Sunday, Apr 7

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NASA wants to come up with a new clock for the moon, where seconds tick away faster

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NASA wants to come up with an out-of-this-world way to keep track of time, putting the moon on its own souped-up clock.

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Neuroscientist David Eagleman proposes test of intelligence for AI to Utah audience

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Neuroscientist and author David Eagleman proposed a novel test of intelligence for artificial intelligence during a lecture Tuesday at the University of Utah.

Saturday, Apr 6

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'Barbie-pig': Scientists capture stunning images of ocean life in proposed deep-sea mining zone

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Fantastic creatures were uncovered 1,640 miles beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean in a pristine area that's earmarked as a site for deep-sea mining of critical and rare metals.

Friday, Apr 5

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How Utahns can enjoy Monday's partial solar eclipse

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Ahead of the partial solar eclipse coming Monday in Utah and a total eclipse in other areas, this is what Utahns can expect to see and how they can safely enjoy this cosmic event.

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Skies alert: 3rd rocket launch in 3 weeks may be visible in southern Utah

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A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch from California on Friday evening is likely to be visible from southern Utah – the third launch that can be seen locally in the last three weeks.

Utah County company says its video messaging app can detect nudity to keep kids safe

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A Utah County company recently released a new video messaging app that it says can detect nudity or partial nudity to keep kids safe.

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Beyond totality: Rare phenomena to watch out for during the solar eclipse

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When the total solar eclipse traces a path across Mexico, the United States and Canada on April 8, spectators can anticipate a multitude of awe-inspiring moments.

Thursday, Apr 4

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Why NASA is launching rockets into the solar eclipse path

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Eclipses enable scientists to unravel mysteries of the solar system.

Wednesday, Apr 3

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Browsing in incognito mode doesn't protect you as much as you might think

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Nearly every major browser now has a private browsing mode. Here's a look at what they do and don't do for surfers.

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Elusive 'devil comet' to make rare appearance amid eclipse season

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Stargazers with their heads turned to watch April's solar eclipse could be treated to a rare celestial sighting: Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, which hasn't been seen from Earth in over 70 years.