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Leo XIV, trying to be everyone’s pope, tours secular France
After visiting Africa, Pope Leo’s four-day trip to France shows how he is seeking to appeal to Roman Catholicism’s original heartlands as well as to the church’s newest strongholds.
Opinion: The railroads were once the octopus that AI is now
Opinion: The railroads were once the octopus that AI is now
Understanding why LDS birthrates are dropping — and how the church might reverse the trend
Latter-day Saint birthrates are dropping. See why and by how much.
Letter: I challenge our lawmakers to be brave enough to stand up to Trump
Letter: Does anyone else question why so many of our representatives and senators in Congress just go along with whatever Donald Trump does — even when it’s crazy?
L.A. Sparks fire former Utah coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons
The WNBA's Los Angeles Sparks have fired former University of Utah coach Lynne Roberts after two seasons.
Don’t let scammers crash back-to-school season
As scammers become more sophisticated, including using AI, students need to be more vigilant than ever about fraud and scams. Understanding the most common ones can help you and your children avoid becoming victims.
New report: Utah Valley University tried to warn Charlie Kirk’s staff of risks, but team ignored concerns
UVU’s police chief had texted Charlie Kirk’s private security adviser to meet about final safety measures for the event. That meeting “did not occur,” according to the independent review.
Bagley Cartoon: Tight Spot
Check out Pat Bagley's latest cartoon: Tight Spot
Tribune editorial: Sen. Curtis is right about toasters — and he’s right to call out Trump
“The fact that any Republican member of Congress has worked up the courage to challenge the administration is notable” The Salt Lake Tribune editorial board writes.
What’s the best and worst case for the Utah Mammoth this season?
The Mammoth’s resilience was a standout in Round 1, but ultimately their inexperience caught up to them. Now, with a few more veterans in tow, Utah’s looking to build on that.
Letter: Christian hypocrisy in the age of Trump
Letter: If you say you’re Christian and you support Trump, you are, by definition, a hypocrite. And church leaders are the worst hypocrites of all.
Letter: Why not allocate Colorado River water based on what actually exists in any given year?
Letter: There is a big problem with the current allocation of the Colorado River water. More water is allocated than actually exists.