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No. 14 Utah rallies to beat Kansas 31-21 and keep its slim Big 12 championship hopes alive

No. 14 Utah rallies to beat Kansas 31-21 and keep its slim Big 12 championship hopes alive

Wayshon Parker added 95 yards rushing, and Utah picked off Jalon Daniels three times in the final game of his college career, moving the Utes to the 10-win mark for the third time in the last five years. More importantly, the Utes can still play for a conference title. They need Arizona State to beat Arizona on Friday night, then Texas Tech to lose to West Virginia and BYU to beat UCF on Saturday — a long-shot scenario, to be sure, but a reason to turn on the TVs. Daniels finished with 187 yards passing and a touchdown, and also rushed for a TD, though his turnovers led to a smattering of boos from fans of Kansas , many of whom have endured the QB’s highs and lows over the past six seasons. Daniel Hishaw Jr. had 107 yards rushing and a touchdown for the Jayhawks. Leshon Williams ran for 104 yards. Utah looked as if it might turn Senior Day into a rout in the opening minutes, but the Kansas defense — which let …

These 2 US cities have made pride flags official city emblems | World News

These 2 US cities have made pride flags official city emblems | World News

The Democratic controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their states’ Republican-controlled Legislatures, which have banned traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings. Utah’s capital of Salt Lake City created new flag designs while Boise, the capital of Idaho, made the traditional pride flag one of its official city flags. The move in Utah came hours before a ban on unsanctioned flag displays took effect Wednesday. The cities’ mayors spoke Tuesday morning to discuss their individual plans and offer each other support, said Andrew Wittenberg, a spokesperson for Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall’s office.“My sincere intent is not to provoke or cause division,” Mendenhall said. Story continues below this ad “My intent is to represent our city’s values and honor our dear diverse residents who make up this beautiful city and the legacy of pain and progress that they have endured.” Idaho’s flag ban took effect April 3, barring government buildings from displaying any flags except those …

Utah National Guard is on a mission to find pieces to an ‘interesting puzzle’; 51-acre area key

Utah National Guard is on a mission to find pieces to an ‘interesting puzzle’; 51-acre area key

May 02, 2025 10:24 AM IST The Utah National Guard is preparing to conduct a sweep of a 51-acre mountainous area in Utah County The Utah National Guard is preparing to conduct a sweep of a 51-acre mountainous area in Utah County, southwest of Camp Williams, to locate and remove possible World War-era munitions, according to officials. The operation aims to ensure the safety of Eagle Mountain residents and outdoor enthusiasts who frequent the area, Fox 13 reports. The Utah National Guard is looking for weapons in Eagle Mountain(Utah National Guard ) Lt. Col. Chris Kroeber with the Utah National Guard explained that the site, historically used for military training during World War I and World War II, may contain munitions debris dating back a century. “This was a great place to conduct military training,” Kroeber said. “A lot of army units came through this area to prepare for World War I and World War II.” Read More: With toilet paper shortage looming in US, Japanese alternatives gaining popularity The initiative follows previous efforts, including …

Reinforcements on way as ‘excited’ Wild face Utah

Reinforcements on way as ‘excited’ Wild face Utah

Minnesota Wild forward Joel Eriksson Ek smiled when asked about two of his longtime teammates returning from injuries this week. HT Image One of the players, Kirill Kaprizov, is the leading scorer on the Wild. The other, Jared Spurgeon, is the team captain and a respected leader in the dressing room. “It’s exciting,” Eriksson Ek said. “Two very important players for us. It’s fun to have them back out there.” Barring any late surprises, Kaprizov and Spurgeon are expected to be on the ice when the Wild welcome the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night in Saint Paul, Minn. Kaprizov has not played since Dec. 23, and Spurgeon has not played since Dec. 31. Wild coach John Hynes said both players took part in practice Wednesday and looked good. Hynes said the duo’s return led to a high-energy practice ahead of Thursday’s game. “It certainly helps when you have guys coming back and being part of the practice,” Hynes said. “Not only is the team excited, but I also think the players that are coming …

Reinforcements on way as ‘excited’ Wild face Utah

Kreider scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period and Rangers rally for 5-3 win over Utah

Jan 17, 2025 11:28 AM IST Kreider scores tiebreaking goal in 3rd period and Rangers rally for 5-3 win over Utah SALT LAKE CITY — Artemi Panarin scored twice, Chris Kreider got the go-ahead goal with 9:38 left and the New York Rangers rallied for a 5-3 victory over the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night. HT Image Reilly Smith tied it 3-all with a short-handed goal 28 seconds into the third period for the Rangers, who had been 0-17-1 this season when trailing after two. Arthur Kaliyev also scored as New York improved to 4-0-2 in its past six games. Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves, and Sam Carrick had two assists in the third. Matias Maccelli scored twice to lead Utah, and Barrett Hayton assisted on both goals. Karel Vejmelka stopped 20 shots but Utah dropped its third straight at home and was handed its 10th loss in 12 games. Maccelli scored on a wrist shot 61 seconds in and poked in the puck later in the first for a 2-1 lead. Logan Cooley’s …

TikTok knew its livestreams exploit children, Utah lawsuit claims | Technology News

TikTok knew its livestreams exploit children, Utah lawsuit claims | Technology News

TikTok has long known its video livestreams encourage sexual conduct and exploit children yet turned a blind eye because it “profited significantly” from them, according to newly unsealed material in a lawsuit by the state of Utah. The accusations were made public on Friday, ahead of a scheduled Jan. 19 ban on TikTok in the United States unless its China-based owner, ByteDance, sells the popular social media app. President-elect Donald Trump has asked the US Supreme Court to put that ban on hold. TikTok, for its part, has said it prioritizes safe livestreaming. Utah’s original lawsuit accusing TikTok of exploiting children was filed last June by the state’s Division of Consumer Protection, with state Attorney General Sean Reyes saying the TikTok Live streaming feature created a “virtual strip club” by connecting victims to adult predators in real time. Citing internal TikTok employee communications and compliance reports, Friday’s largely unredacted complaint said TikTok learned of the threats Live posed through a series of internal reviews into the feature. It said a probe known as Project Meramec …

Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family

Alien Plant Fossil Discovered Near Utah, Cannot Be Linked to Any Known Plant Family

Fossilised plant remains unearthed near the now-abandoned town of Rainbow, Utah, have defied classification. The plant, named Othniophyton elongatum, was initially discovered in 1969, but recent analysis has shown it is unrelated to any known plant families, living or extinct. The fossil, dating back around 47 million years, was preserved in the Green River Formation, a region noted for its well-preserved ancient flora and fauna. The article was published in the journal Annals of Botany. As per reports, researchers, led by Steven Manchester, curator of palaeobotany at the Florida Museum of Natural History, examined a more complete specimen discovered in the University of California, Berkeley’s palaeobotany collection. This specimen, featuring leaves, flowers and fruits, provided additional details that contradicted the earlier theory linking the plant to the ginseng family. He told Live Science that the detailed structures of the fruits and flowers show traits that have not been found in any modern or extinct plant family. Unique Features of the Fossilised Plant As per reports, the study revealed unique characteristics, including stamens that remained attached to the …

World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study

World’s Largest Living Organism Pando Might Be The Oldest Living Thing, Reveals New Study

A recent study has unveiled new insights into Pando, the colossal quaking aspen clone in Fishlake National Forest, Utah, suggesting that this vast organism could be up to 80,000 years old. The study, conducted by Rozenn Pineau, a researcher at Utah State University, reveals Pando’s potential age by examining its unique clonal growth pattern and genetic mutations, indicating that the organism might have been growing since the earliest human migrations out of Africa. The research, currently posted on bioRxiv for peer review, investigates the mutation rate in Pando’s genome, with estimates ranging between 16,000 and 80,000 years. The World’s Largest Living Organism Pando, which means “I spread” in Latin, holds the title of the world’s largest single organism, covering more than 100 acres and comprising around 47,000 stems. This massive clonal colony originates from a single root system that connects each stem, making Pando not only extensive in area but also the world’s heaviest living organism. According to Paul Rogers, director of the Western Aspen Alliance, the genetic continuity of the aspen’s root system enables …

‘Flying deer’ caught on camera by Utah wildlife officials. Watch | Trending

The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) shared a video of some flying deer. Yes, you read that right. However, these deer aren’t pulling Santa’s sleigh. Instead, biologists capture these animals with the help of a helicopter to place GPS collars on them. This is done to monitor their migration patterns. Deer fly through Utah sky. In the caption of the post, DWR informed, “These aren’t Santa’s flying reindeer! Each winter, our biologists capture and place GPS collars on approximately 1,200 deer throughout the state. They are also brought to a staging area where we perform health assessments before safely letting them go back into the wild. These important efforts help us monitor and learn about deer migration patterns.” Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here The video shows a person safely attaching the deer to the helicopter and transferring them. The video then shows the deer being lowered carefully and a few people helping them get out of the safety gear. Then before marking them with …