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Utah business leaders push for immigration reform
Business leaders join The Partnership for a New American Economy and Salt Lake Chamber in calling for reforms. Read more »
Apple revamps look of iPhone, iPad software
Apple is throwing out most of the real-world graphical cues from its iPhone and iPad software, like the casino-green "felt" of its Game Center app, in what it calls the biggest update since the... Read more »
Older Americans getting religion for second careers
Older Americans are trying out new careers instead of retiring — and often that means a religious ministry or non-profit charity. Read more »
One-third of American adults own a tablet
A new study by the Pew Research Center says 34 percent of American adults own a tablet device, up from 18 percent in 2012. Read more »
Microsoft hypes next-gen Xbox One games at E3
Microsoft has its head in the cloud with Xbox One. Read more »
2 women honored for electronics, sweeping businesses
Jennifer Hwu of InnoSys and Debbie Jacketta of Jacketta Sweeping Service have been named as Women Business Owners of the Year. Read more »
Urban flea market draws eclectic crowd
The annual Urban Flea Market is an affordable marketplace where you may find and sell an array of eclectic, vintage used and new items, including clothing, original artwork, furniture, tools,... Read more »
States look to tax hybrids to recoup lost road funding
North Carolina is joining a growing number of states exploring new fees for hybrid and electric car owners to help make up for revenue those drivers aren't paying in gas taxes on their... Read more »
In business, Pakistan's government bleeds
With every flight, Pakistan's state-owned airline demonstrates the economic challenges facing the country's new government. Read more »
American auto industry about to go on hiring spree
The auto industry is about to go on a hiring spree as car makers and parts suppliers race to find engineers, technicians and factory workers to build the next generation of vehicles. Read more »
Downtown Farmers Market opens to excitement of vendors, customers Saturday
The Downtown Farmers Market opened Saturday, ushering in its 21st year with more than 250 vendors. Read more »
Crayola starts recycling program for markers
Crayola has announced a new program for recycling its plastic markers, a move that comes about a year after a group of schoolchildren petitioned the crayon maker to start such a program. Read more »
Obama, Xi in 2nd day of talks at informal summit
With a stroll under the California desert sun, President Barack Obama and Chinese leader Xi Jinping opened a second day of talks at a "get to know you" summit featuring a high-stakes agenda. Read more »
Obama: US, China sailing 'uncharted' cyberwaters
The United States and China are in "uncharted waters" as they tackle the contentious issue of cybersecurity, President Barack Obama said following the opening round of talks with Chinese President... Read more »
Nuclear plant closures show industry's struggles
The decision to close California's San Onofre nuclear plant is the latest setback for an industry that seemed poised for growth not long ago. Read more »
Obama asks Americans to 'make some choices' in broad phone, Internet spy programs
President Barack Obama is urging Americans to "make some choices" in balancing privacy and security as he defends once-secret surveillance programs that sweep up an estimated 3 billion phone calls... Read more »
IRS workers: Bosses in Washington directed targeting
Two Internal Revenue Service agents working in the agency's Cincinnati office say higher-ups in Washington directed the targeting of conservative political groups when they applied for tax-exempt... Read more »
San Onofre nuke plant to close
In a jolt to the nation's nuclear power industry, Southern California's San Onofre plant was shut down Friday for good after its owners surrendered in a costly and drawn-out fight over whether it... Read more »
But wait, there's more: A domestic spying Q&A
Wait, there's more? Yes, this was the week that America's intelligence secrets spilled out: Classified court orders. Top secret Power Point slides. Something called PRISM. Read more »
Consumer borrowing up in April
Americans borrowed more in April to attend college and buy cars and were a little less cautious with their credit cards than the previous month. Read more »
Wal-Mart to buy back more stock
Wal-Mart's biggest news at its annual meeting on Friday was that the world's largest retailer will repurchase up to $15 billion of its shares at a time when the behemoth faces increased scrutiny... Read more »
175K jobs added; unemployment rate up
More Americans hunted for jobs in May, and more companies filled them — signs of confidence and resilience for the slow-healing U.S. economy. Read more »
Nicaragua fast-tracks canal project
Nicaragua is trying to revive a centuries-old dream of building an inter-ocean canal, a project experts say could take 11 years to build, cost $40 billion and require digging about 130 miles of... Read more »
Stocks jump after U.S. jobs report
The 175,000 jobs added by U.S. employers last month was just what investors wanted. The number suggested that the economy is growing, but not so strongly that the Federal Reserve will pull back... Read more »
US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct. in May
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy costs partly offset cheaper food. The small increase is further evidence that consumers are benefiting from mild inflation. Read more »
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Men's Wearhouse fires founder and current executive chairman George Zimmer
Men's Wearhouse has fired founder and current executive chairman George Zimmer, 40 years after he founded the clothier. Read more »
Doug Robinson: Utah man's new running shoe could be golden
The running shoe is all wrong for the human foot, so Orem's Golden Harper came up with a solution — a radically different shoe called Altra that is expected to do $20 million in sales this... Read more »
In faith communities, fraudsters prey on trust
Many perpetrators of investment fraud take advantage of the bonds of trust among religious communities to grow their pool of victims. However, avoiding a scheme is relatively easy if an investor... Read more »
Sen. Hatch: Gov't report shows that health care law 'isn't ready for prime time'
There's no guarantee that President Barack Obama's health care law will launch smoothly and on time, congressional investigators say in the first in-depth independent look at its progress. Read more »
As times get better can you keep a leash on your credit card?
Tips for avoiding a personal recession as the economy improves. Read more »
Debating the validity of an unpaid internship
Because of last week’s ruling by a federal court judge that Fox Searchlight Pictures was out of line for not paying interns who worked on the film “Black Swan,” the legality of... Read more »
Millennials relying on prepaid cards and payday loans
In a survey of millennials, more than half said they used alternative lending services, including prepaid cards, check cashing, pawn shops and payday loans, according USA Today. Read more »
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 »
Efforts to stop excavation at Point of the Mountain at a standstill
Point of the Mountain is home to some of the best wind in the world, but efforts to preserve this recreational haven for paragliding and hang gliding have reached a stalemate with state and local... Read more »
New one-of-a-kind printer aims to aid health care process
A new high-tech printer will help make Utah’s medical device and life sciences sectors among the most technologically advanced in the nation. KP Corp. recently invested $4 million in the... Read more »
Want a better return on your college investment? Choose your major wisely
As unemployment and student debet continue to be a pressing issue, some analysts are proposing that Americans rethink college. A new study by Bankrate.com shows, among other things, that advanced... Read more »
Got weeds? Hire a goat
Some environmentally-friendly property owners and land managers prefer using sheep and goats to control weeds and mow lawns. Read more »
Private school in Texas gives students $100,000 to invest in stocks
A private school in Texas has received a donation of $100,000 from parents of former and current students to help its business club gain real-life investing experience. Read more »
Immigration reform would improve economy and cut deficits, says CBO
The immigration reform bill making its way through the Senate would boost economic growth and decrease the federal deficit, according to a report released Tuesday by the Congressional Budget Office. Read more »
Google files court case against NSA surveillance secrecy, cites First Amendment
Google has filed a court case asking the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court on Tuesday to revoke longstanding gag orders over data requests the court makes. Read more »
Utah high school students receive engineering scholarship
Sarah Fletcher from Mountain View High School, Orem, and Phillip Ng from Provo High School each received the merit-based scholarship of $10,000, awarded to high school seniors interested in... Read more »
Obama warns EU over high youth unemployment
President Barack Obama raised the prospect Wednesday that Europe might need to adjust its economic policies to tackle high youth unemployment and make sure that some countries don't "lose a... Read more »
2 Utah businesses to expand, adding 740 new jobs
The Governor’s Office of Economic Development announced Thursday that MasterControl will expand its Salt Lake-based operations, creating nearly 200 new jobs. Utah-based HireVue will also expand its operations, adding 540 jobs. Read more »
Animal rights group threatens Utah fur farms in new guide
The Animal Liberation Front, branded by the FBI as a terrorist organization, has released a new "guide to destroying the fur industry" that lists 60 Utah farms. Read more »
Secret to Prism program: It's just one part of an even bigger data seizure
In the months and early years after 9/11, FBI agents began showing up at Microsoft Corp. more frequently than before, armed with court orders demanding information on customers. Read more »
Father figures: How dads' financial influence on their kids adds up
Dads have a great influence on their children's financial understanding — not just in what they say, but in how they model the use of money, experts say. Read more »
US home construction rises 6.8 percent in May
U.S. builders stepped up home construction in May and applied for permits to build single-family homes at the fastest pace in five years. The gains show housing remains a key source of growth for... Read more »
Hewlett-Packard puts Todd Bradley in strategy role
Todd Bradley, the head of Hewlett-Packard Co.'s printing and personal computer business, has been appointed to a new position in charge of the company's strategy with a focus on China, the company... Read more »
Salt Lake City invites public to Sugarmont Plaza grand opening party
The Redevelopment Agency of Salt Lake City has invited the public to attend the grand opening celebration of Sugarmont Plaza on Friday, June 14, from 6-9 p.m. Read more »
US consumer prices rise just 0.1 pct. in May
U.S. consumer prices rose slightly last month, as higher energy costs partly offset cheaper food. The small increase is further evidence that consumers are benefiting from mild inflation. Read more »
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