Michele Rowe
Planning on traveling this holiday weekend? Keep an eye out for airline policies
With the holiday weekend approaching, some are people are still planning to travel. Those flying will notice new airline policies put in place during the COVID-19 pandemic.4 years ago
Academic, mental and physical benefits of in-person school outweigh virus risks, pediatrics group says
(CNN) — As states grapple with how to safely start the upcoming school year, the American Academy of Pediatrics is pushing for students to be physically present in classrooms rather than continue in remote learning for the sake of their well-being. The group, which represents and guides pediatricians across the country, updated its back-to-school recommendations […]4 years ago
Mall giant Simon says nearly all of its shopping centers have reopened
Simon Property Group, which has 204 properties in 37 states, said late Monday that 199 of its shopping centers have reopened -- even as concerns grow about a second wave of Covid-19 cases in the United States and a deluge of retail bankruptcies.4 years ago
Carl Reiner, longtime comedy legend, dies at 98
Carl Reiner, the writer, actor, director and producer whose many decades' worth of credits -- including "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and "The 2000-Year-Old Man" -- showcased a ready wit and a generous spirit, has died, his son, director Rob Reiner, announced in a tweet.4 years ago
Utah sees big increase in calls for help to escape domestic abuse situations
The number of people reaching out for help to escape domestic abuse is surging according to a Utah non-profit.4 years ago
These are the companies that say they’ll boycott Facebook for its hate policies
A growing list of companies say they'll join an advertiser boycott on Facebook in protest of what they say are the site's failures to stop the spread of hate.4 years ago
Got these brands in your closet? You’ve hit a resale goldmine
Pandemic-triggered quarantine has many people cleaning out their closets and considering reselling clothes that they no longer need. If you're looking to make some cash on clothing resale platforms, check your closet for brands that have the best resale value.4 years ago
Utah home prices increase despite Covid-19
Utah home prices are on the increase, despite weak sales numbers in May. One reason being cited is the low-interest rates that are enticing buyers into the market.4 years ago
Seattle mayor announces city will reclaim police-free autonomous zone taken over by demonstrators
Demonstrators will not be removed by force, Mayor Jenny Durkan said, but the city will be working with Black-led community organizations to speak with leaders of the "Capitol Hill Organized Protest" to persuade them to leave the area.4 years ago
Neighbors take action to get back their stolen stuff
When a Draper neighborhood was hit last Friday morning by a crime spree neighbors took to social media for help in locating their stolen items. Some of what was taken was a truck with a new trailer that had dirt bikes inside, as well as a Range Rover.4 years ago
US says its airlines can resume limited flights to China
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta Air Lines — were all flying to China before the coronavirus pandemic, but demand dropped off sharply as the outbreak took hold and they eventually suspended their flights in February when the US government imposed travel restrictions.4 years ago
Utah Humane Society offers reward for information leading to arrest in Eagle Mountain dog shooting
The Utah Humane Society is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of whoever killed an Eagle Mountain family's dog.4 years ago
You can now pay thousands of dollars to talk to celebrities for 10 minutes. Thanks, Cameo
Cameo, a startup that lets you pay celebrities for personal video messages, now lets users book a 10-minute Zoom call with, let's say, well-known people. The costliest are former football star Brett Favre for $5,000, ex-NSYNC singer Lance Bass for $1,250 and skateboarder Tony Hawk for $1,000.4 years ago
Nasdaq tops 10,000 for the first time ever
The Nasdaq, an index that includes the top FAANG stocks, Microsoft, Tesla, and many other titans of tech, topped 10,000 for the first time ever Tuesday. The index has surged more than 11% this year.4 years ago
This is what good news looks like in the aviation industry: Boeing’s canceled orders slowed
Boeing's deliveries ground to a near halt. But the company reported only 14 canceled orders for the troubled 737 Max last month.4 years ago
Reopened Macy’s stores are performing better than expected
As stores reopen -- 450 at last count -- customers are returning in much larger numbers than Macy's had believed possible.4 years ago
Spectacular drone footage captures thousands of turtles nesting
Researchers have captured beautiful aerial footage of thousands of green turtles congregating on the edge of Australia's Great Barrier Reef during the nesting season.4 years ago
New guidelines for small business loans
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, a bipartisan measure that was signed last Friday by President Donald Trump, businesses now have more flexibility with how and when the new small business loans are used.4 years ago
Utah surpasses 10,000 cases of COVID-19; 6th day in a row of 200+
State health officials report 10,202 lab-confirmed COVID-19 cases in Utah, an increase of 203 from the day before and the sixth day of increases over 200.4 years ago
Yellowstone opens with a number of earthquakes (don’t worry though, it’s normal)
As Yellowstone National Park opens back up, scientists have been out placing seismic detectors showing that the park is as active with earthquakes as ever.4 years ago
Entertainment leaders release Covid-19 production guidelines
Hollywood is inching closer to getting back to work, with the entertainment industry's guilds and unions signing off on a 22-page guideline document outlining how to do so safely.4 years ago
SpaceX captures the flag, beating Boeing in cosmic contest
The first astronauts launched by SpaceX have captured the flag left behind at the International Space Station nearly a decade ago by the last crew to launch from the U.S. NASA astronaut Doug Hurley showed off the flag Monday, a day after arriving at the orbiting outpost.4 years ago
Automakers have another COVID-19 problem: Suppliers
Building cars during the COVID-19 pandemic requires more than keeping auto-plant workers safe. Hundreds of supplier plants must stay safe and healthy, too.4 years ago
