An e-Golf electric car with the VW logo on a rim is pictured in the German car manufacturer Volkswagen Transparent Factory in Dresden, eastern Germany, April 28, 2017. Russia’s devastating war on Ukraine is bringing a whole set of new problems to the global auto industry. (Jens Meyer, Associated Press) Estimated read time: 6-7 minutes … Read more
The No. 4 Red Rocks celebrate after winning the Seattle regional final on Saturday, April 2, 2022. (Utah Athletics) Estimated read time: 5-6 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Just seconds before her dismount on beam, Alexia Burch couldn’t sustain a balance check. The super senior came off the beam and recorded a 9.175 score, leaving … Read more
While COVID-19 cases have dropped in Utah this month, other respiratory illnesses are now making people sick. (Subbotina Anna, Shutterstock) Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – While COVID-19 cases have dropped in Utah this month, other respiratory illnesses are now making people sick. That could cause confusion for some people because doctors … Read more
Mortgage rates are not directly tied to the federal funds rate. Rather, they track the yield on 10-year Treasury bonds, which are influenced by factors including investors’ reactions to the Fed’s moves and inflation. “The Federal Reserve raising short-term rates and signaling further increases means mortgage rates should continue to rise over the course of … Read more
Over the last year, Netflix been working on ways to “enable members who share outside their household to do so easily and securely, while also paying a bit more,” the company said in a blog post Wednesday. (Kristoffer Tripplaar, Alamy) Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes LOS ANGELES — Netflix knows you share your password. And … Read more
Researchers at Intermountain Healthcare in Utah published a study on Wednesday showing an improved method for treating pneumonia in emergency rooms that the system says has reduced mortality by 38%. (Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 2-3 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — A new method for treating pneumonia in emergency rooms has reduced … Read more
Estimated read time: 3-4 minutes NEW ORLEANS — Ahead of Friday’s game, New Orleans coach Willie Green was asked why he thought the Utah Jazz had the league’s top offense this season. “They don’t make a ton of mistakes,” Green said. Maybe they don’t usually … On Friday, though, things were rough—really rough. The Jazz … Read more
A polyp is discovered during a colonoscopy at St. Marks Hospital in this March 22, 2011 photo. Doctors from Intermountain Healthcare on Wednesday encouraged people to schedule a colonoscopy, particularly since the pandemic has led to a big drop in screenings. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY — Colonoscopies … Read more
The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 3.76% in the week ending March 3, down from 3.89% the week before, according to Freddie Mac. Rates fell as a result of receding US Treasury yields this week, as investors moved to the safety of bonds due to growing tensions between Russia and Ukraine, said Sam Khater, Freddie Mac’s … Read more
Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study finds. (Viacheslav Iakobchuk, Alamy) Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes WASHINGTON — Entering menopause before age 40 is linked to a 35% higher risk of developing dementia later in life, a preliminary study finds. Premature … Read more