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WILLIAMS: The Illusion of Strength: America's fragile economy
1+ hour, 39+ min ago (624+ words) There is a difference between confidence and comfort, between projecting strength and actually possessing it. In today's American economy, that difference is becoming harder to ignore. President Donald Trump speaks often of resilience, growth and dominance. The language is bold,…...
Garden Help Desk: The benefits of thinning fruit on trees
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (623+ words) When enlarging apples like this touch each other, it provides a protected place where female codling moths can lay their eggs. Now that we're well into spring, it's time to assess the fruit set on apples, pears, peaches and nectarines....
Get Out There: 5 things I've learned from recent travels
7+ hour, 18+ min ago (912+ words) I've always believed you don't have to travel far to learn something new. Sometimes a quick weekend getaway, a new restaurant across town, or a nearby ski trip can teach you just as much as crossing an ocean. Over the…...
Guest opinion: The worst party game ever
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (458+ words) The idea is to help each person to improve their character. Very nice. They will do this by learning exactly what their friends really think of them, thus identifying their weak areas. WHAT? ?? Here's how it works. Everyone gets paper…...
Garden Help Desk: Timely gardening tips for April
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (568+ words) When iron chlorosis is severe, it can cause dark necrotic spots on leaves. Affected leaves will drop early in the season. Save precious irrigation water and fertilize your lawn before a storm. Choose a fertilizer with a pre-emergent to keep…...
Get Out There: Critic turned fan: How Disneyland made me a travel writer
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (688+ words) Comedian Jim Gaffigan once joked, "My favorite ride at Disney was the air conditioned bus back to the airport." When asked why he paid so much money to wait in long lines for underwhelming rides, he replied, "Because I love…...
MADSEN: Why boys and girls play differently " and why it matters
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (844+ words) Gender differences continue to fascinate scientists across disciplines, and for good reason. Some researchers'argue that sex differences in childhood may have an even greater impact than those that emerge later in life. As children grow, many distinctions between boys and…...
Zions Bank seeks nominations for annual Paint-a-Thon service project " Sanpete residents encouraged to apply
1+ week, 3+ day ago (427+ words) Zions Bank Ephraim branch manager Nate Christensen takes a selfie with volunteers outside the Manti home of Jeannie Mc Clain. SALT LAKE CITY " Zions Bank is once again calling on the public to help identify homeowners in need as it…...
NASA is shooting for the moon. A guide to the Artemis II mission
1+ week, 4+ day ago (738+ words) FILE - A full moon is seen shining over NASA's SLS (Space Launch System) and Orion spacecraft atop the mobile launcher in the early hours of Feb. 1, 2026, at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. (Sam Lott/NASA via AP, File) In…...
Ask Dr. Steve: Custody law in Utah is changing " Here's what every parent needs to know now
5+ mon, 4+ day ago (442+ words) The courts no longer automatically favor one parent or assume traditional custody arrangements work for every family. Instead, judges increasingly rely on psychological evaluations, parenting assessments, and evidence-based factors to determine what truly serves children's best interests. What worked in…...