NASA Artemis II commander Reid Wiseman and pilot Victor Glover are stepping away from active spaceflight following their historic lunar flyby, leaving Christina Koch as the sole remaining active crew member on the active astronaut rolls, according to announcements by NASA. The transition shifts the veteran spacefarers into emeritus roles where they will mentor future … Read more
SpaceX has officially opened its hiring pipeline in Pecan Island, Louisiana, seeking an external affairs manager to lead civic engagement and build relationships with local government officials, lawmakers, and regulators just weeks after announcing a $100 billion launching pad project in the state, according to local news reports and corporate postings. SpaceX Launches First Louisiana … Read more
Jonathan Sculley underwent a complex lobectomy and bronchoplasty at Emory Healthcare, where a cancerous tumor was successfully removed from his lung using the Intuitive da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system, according to local reports from CBS News Atlanta. The advanced technology allowed Dr. Manu Sancheti, director of robotic thoracic surgery for Emory Healthcare, to perform … Read more
Alcohol consumption in the United States accounts for a significantly larger share of cancer deaths than previously understood, with the percentage of alcohol-attributable cancer fatalities rising more than 58% among adults over a 33-year period, according to a study published Monday in The Lancet Regional Health – Americas journal. The research, which analyzed data from … Read more
Aubry Alldredge, a 22-year-old fitness enthusiast from Kaysville, has become the first individual with Down syndrome to earn a certification as an UpBeat Barre instructor, according to local media reports. Alldredge achieved the milestone after years of attending fitness classes at VASA Fitness in Kaysville, where she practiced Zumba, dance, HIGH Fitness, UpBeat Pilates, SilverSneakers, … Read more
According to a study by the UnitedHealth Group, global rates of sickness and chronic illness are rising as individuals experience health issues and ailments earlier in life, creating a shift where people are getting sicker younger. This trend means patients require care for longer durations, driving up hospital admission rates and compounding the burden of … Read more
The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is creating a major construction boom across the United States, driving high demand for skilled tradespeople to build data centers and power systems, according to a report by Merlo America and BiltData.ai. Total U.S. construction spending is projected to climb from $2.22 trillion in 2026 to $2.85 trillion … Read more
According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, bear incidents requiring state response have doubled this year compared to last year, driven largely by severe drought conditions and a failing natural food supply. State wildlife biologists reported 168 responses to bear issues as of late August, up from 83 total responses the previous year, setting … Read more
Apple is eliminating nearly 150 jobs at its Cupertino headquarters and Sunnyvale offices as the company restructures its operations to prioritize artificial intelligence, according to the Los Angeles Times. The layoffs affect software engineering and machine learning roles across teams developing the Siri digital assistant and the Vision Pro headset, following a separate cut of … Read more
Utah collegiate football programs enter the season amid sweeping coaching changes, conference realignments, and high-stakes roster turnover, according to program announcements and athletic department reports. Across the state, universities are adjusting to new leadership and opponents as competition kicks off. According to athletic department updates, Morgan Scalley has taken over as the University of Utah’s … Read more