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Current, former officials back secret surveillance programs

Current and former top U.S. officials defended the government's collection of phone and Internet data.

Utah Technology Council touts STEM education for Utah’s economic future

The long-term future of the state’s economy will hinge on Utah’s ability to develop the next generation of skilled information technology professionals that will fill the growing number of high-tech jobs being produced,... Read more »

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Ohio police chief takes criminals to task online with social media scoldings

If you're up to no good in this pocket of northeast Ohio, especially in a witless way, you're risking not only jail time or a fine but a swifter repercussion with a much larger audience: You're in... Read more »

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Current, former officials back secret surveillance

WASHINGTON — Current and former top U.S. officials on Sunday defended the government's collection of phone and Internet data following new revelations about the secret surveillance programs,... Read more »

June 16, 2013

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The future of higher education is debatable

Experts disagree about what the university of tomorrow will look like. One point of agreement is that major change is inevitable because higher education's traditional model is becoming too... Read more »

June 14, 2013

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High Court says human genes can't be patented, partial win for Utah company

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that companies cannot patent parts of naturally-occurring human genes, a decision with the potential to profoundly affect the emerging and... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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What to know before buying cell phone insurance

Cell phone insurance is often a comforting addition to anyones monthly bill. But is it really worth it? Read more »

June 13, 2013

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Leaker Snowden alleges NSA hacking on China, world

For months, China has tried to turn the tables on the U.S. to counter accusations that it hacks America's computers and networks. Now, former intelligence contractor Edward Snowden may have handed... Read more »

June 13, 2013

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Google snaps up Waze to add to mapping service

SAN FRANCISCO — Google is buying online mapping service Waze in a $1.03 billion deal that keeps a potentially valuable tool away from its rivals while allowing it to gain technology that... Read more »

June 11, 2013

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Intelligence chief defends Internet spying program

Eager to quell a domestic furor over U.S. spying, the nation's top intelligence official stressed Saturday that a previously undisclosed program for tapping into Internet usage is authorized by... Read more »

June 8, 2013

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Paper: UK government getting US spy agency's data

The U.K. has been secretly gathering communications data from American Internet giants with the help of fellow spooks at the U.S. National Security Agency, the Guardian newspaper reported Friday, a... Read more »

June 7, 2013

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University of Utah's Technology Commercialization Office changes name

The University of Utah’s Technology Commercialization Office has changed its name to the Technology and Venture Commercialization. Read more »

June 6, 2013

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Obama pushes plan for fast Internet in US schools

President Barack Obama says he wants 99 percent of American students connected to super-fast Internet within five years. He's directing federal regulators to use an existing program to equip... Read more »

June 6, 2013

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Digital deception: Kids lie, hide online behavior, study says

Young people use parents' tech limitations, lack of time to their advantage as they hide online behavior that is sometimes risky, rude and even illegal, according to a report by McAfee. Nearly half... Read more »

June 6, 2013

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US government collecting huge number of phone records

The government is secretly collecting the telephone records of millions of U.S. customers of Verizon under a top-secret court order, according to the chairwoman of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Read more »

June 6, 2013

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Israel leads global drone exports as demand grows

In an expansive hangar in central Israel, workers toil on one of the world's most contentious aircraft, fitting dozens of drones with advanced sensors, cameras and lasers before they are shipped to... Read more »

June 5, 2013

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Workplace revolution: What does dressed for success mean in 2013?

Workplace attire is undergoing a revolution of sorts. In some workplaces, what use to be “casual Friday” has become “business normal.” Read more »

May 28, 2013

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Some states push back against new school standards

Some states are pushing back against a set of uniform benchmarks for reading, writing and math that have been fully adopted in most states and are being widely put in place this school year. Read more »

May 28, 2013

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John McCain says Americans are being ripped off

In an op-ed article for the Los Angeles Times that ran Wednesday, Sen. John McCain explained his proposed legislation that would allow consumers to purchase only the TV channels they actually want... Read more »

May 27, 2013

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Protesters across globe rally against Monsanto

Protesters rallied in dozens of cities Saturday as part of a global protest against seed giant Monsanto and the genetically modified food it produces, organizers said. Read more »

May 25, 2013

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Technical timing: How to know when to upgrade your technology

With the rapidly changing technology landscape, it’s difficult to know when it’s the right time to upgrade equipment and take advantage of the newer technology. Read more »

May 24, 2013

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Dick Harmon: Utah analytics company breaks down BYU's Ziggy Ansah and the NFL draft

A new company in Sandy called NUVI, is using social media to nail down specific details of topics and brands including BYU's Ziggy Ansah and it gives us a peek into the power of Twitter, Facebook... Read more »

May 15, 2013

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Report: Most guests on cable news shows are white men

Media Matters compiled extensive data about the guests who appear on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC. Read more »

May 15, 2013

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Students in Ghana launch mini-satellite

Their project might not sound like much: The college students on Wednesday launched a tiny model of a satellite the size of a Coke can on a big yellow balloon. It went aloft to a height of 165... Read more »

May 15, 2013

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Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos

Scientists have recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson's disease and diabetes. Read more »

May 15, 2013

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What to know before buying cell phone insurance

Cell phone insurance is often a comforting addition to anyones monthly bill. But is it really worth it? Read more »

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