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Social media scams are on the rise among young adults. Here’s what to look...

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Since 2017, the fastest-growing age bracket to fall victim to scams has been 20- to 30-year-olds.
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Sen. Mitt Romney will not seek reelection in 2024

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Utah Sen. Mitt Romney announced that he will not seek a second term, ending speculation about his future in the U.S. Senate.
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Latinx Heritage celebrations at SLCC begin Sept. 19

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Salt Lake Community College will once again commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month with four events this year.
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What does the end of affirmative action mean for higher ed?

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After the U.S. Supreme Court's latest rulings on affirmative action, many higher education institutions will need to come up with race-neutral alternatives during the admissions process to reaching diversity goals.
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Lawsuit filed against Utah demanding action to save the Great Salt Lake

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A coalition of environmental groups has filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah, accusing political leaders and agencies of not doing enough to save the Great Salt Lake.
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Great Salt Lake Collaborative wins journalism partnership award

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The Great Salt Lake Collaborative received top recognition for Excellence in Collaboration and Partnership from the 2023 Online Journalism Awards.
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Utah teens work more than anywhere else in the nation, driving statewide job growth

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Utah's consistently strong job market is providing ample opportunities for teenage workers who want to augment their education.
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Some Utahns at higher risk of exposure to toxic dust from Great Salt Lake,...

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Wind events and dust pollution caused by low water levels in Great Salt Lake impact communities in Tooele County and the western part of Salt Lake City.
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Opposing parties present their cases regarding Utah’s abortion law injunction

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Attorneys for Planned Parenthood and the state of Utah presented their arguments to the Utah Supreme Court regarding the preliminary injunction on the state's abortion trigger law, which bans all elective abortions except in cases of rape, incest or risk to the mother's health.
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The surprising pink color of Great Salt Lake’s northern portion explained

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The pink appearance of the North Arm of the Great Salt Lake looks quite different from the typical blue-green water seen near the Marina.
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‘People’s Great Salt Lake Summit’ seeks to push elected leaders to do more

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Conservation groups, community leaders and members of the public will discuss issues facing the Great Salt Lake and potential solutions during a summit July 15 at the Miller Campus.
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Salt Lake City residents can now easily track their water use

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The waterMAPS program enables Salt Lake City residents to track water use and is a useful tool in water conservation decision-making.