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Forget about your smartphone. Are you ready for a dumb phone?

The ‘Internet of Things’ is getting ready to explode. It’s coming with 5G technology whether we want it or not

By Art Raymond

‘A new movement’: Pray for the country, its leaders, church official urges Latter-day Saints

By Sarah Jane Weaver

Is Mitt Romney also Pierre Delecto? Social media goes wild with speculation

By Herb Scribner

‘For Chinese Americans, it looks like an ugly stereotype’: Utah’s Ballet West gives Chinese-themed ballet a politically correct makeover

Here’s how Ballet West cleaned up a controversial ballet and made it ready for 21st-century audiences

By Heather Hayes Oct 21, 2019, 9:17am MDT

40 short years ago, Jazz came to Utah

By Lee Benson, Columnist Oct 20, 2019, 10:05pm MDT
Rock climber’s act of kindness helped transform rural Utah community

By Amy Donaldson Oct 21, 2019, 10:23am MDT
Romney: Some in GOP fear for jobs if they criticize Trump

By Ashley Imlay Oct 20, 2019, 7:48pm MDT
BYU’s big win over No. 14 Boise State brings relief, but also more questions about Cougars’ inconsistency

By Jay Drew Oct 20, 2019, 2:06am MDT

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Risk vs. reward: Should parents gamble on their kid being the next LeBron James?

By Ethan Bauer Oct 20, 2019, 10:00pm MDT

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People who can’t afford rent are living in their cars, and cities aren’t sure what to do about them

By Jennifer Graham Oct 19, 2019, 10:00pm MDT

Sarah Jane Weaver

Visit to Joseph Smith’s birthplace brings feelings of ‘deep reverence and appreciation’ to church leaders

By Sarah Jane Weaver Oct 19, 2019, 9:48pm MDT

Tad Walch

Latter-day Saint leaders lend support in humanitarian effort and meet government leaders in Texas and Arizona

By Tad Walch Oct 18, 2019, 10:28pm MDT

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Top Stories

Dallas tornado: Watch this terrifying video of the storm

By Herb Scribner October 21

All In: Why the Utah Jazz felt now was the time to shake things up — and how they went about it

By Mike Sorensen October 21

Rock climber’s act of kindness helped transform rural Utah community

By Amy Donaldson October 21

When Democratic presidential candidates show up for Thanksgiving

By Jay Evensen, Columnist October 21

Canada votes in election that could see Trudeau lose power

By Associated Press October 21

Will this ‘Star Wars’ character return in Obi-Wan Kenobi Disney Plus series?

By Herb Scribner October 21

40 short years ago, Jazz came to Utah

By Lee Benson, Columnist October 20

Risk vs. reward: Should parents gamble on their kid being the next LeBron James?

By Ethan Bauer October 20

Utah homelessness groups seeking warm donations ahead of winter

By Ashley Imlay October 20

Romney: Some in GOP fear for jobs if they criticize Trump

By Ashley Imlay October 20

Church News: Why Elder Uchtdorf says the rededicated Frankfurt Germany Temple is ‘a symbol of unity’

By Scott Taylor October 20

Photos: Walking in an autumn-winter wonderland

By Deseret News October 20

Woman in Utah on work trip hit by vehicle, killed

By Ashley Imlay October 20

One-stop-shop center for veterans is first of its kind in Utah

By Gretel Kauffman October 20

Big government was the winner at the Dem debate

By S.E. Cupp, Columnist October 20

Disney World terror: Passengers were stranded on new Skyliner for hours

By Herb Scribner October 20

BYU upsets No. 14 Boise State, 28-25, to snap 3-game losing streak

By Jeff Call October 20

2 killed in crash on Utah’s Legacy Parkway

By Ashley Imlay October 19

Real Salt Lake weathers second-half push from Portland, marches through playoffs on Jefferson Savarino’s late winner

By James Edward October 19

People who can’t afford rent are living in their cars, and cities aren’t sure what to do about them

By Jennifer Graham October 19

In our opinion: Utah trooper proves heroism isn’t gone and God answers prayers

By The Deseret News Editorial Board October 19

Visit to Joseph Smith’s birthplace brings feelings of ‘deep reverence and appreciation’ to church leaders

By Sarah Jane Weaver October 19

Trump drops plan to host G-7 at Doral

By Associated Press October 19

Inside the newsroom: Candidates talk helping the homeless and working with the church

By Doug Wilks, Editor October 19

Church News: Community gathers for the groundbreaking of the Saratoga Springs Temple

By Sydney Walker October 19

13 PG-13 horror movies for the last 13 days of October

By Arianna Davidson October 19

Utah Jazz agree to contract extension with head coach Quin Snyder — ‘He is a cornerstone of our success’

By Jasen Lee October 19

Utah’s Megaplex Theatres announces 9-film, 27-hour ‘Star Wars’ marathon

By Herb Scribner October 19

In many parts of Mexico, government ceded battle to cartels

By Associated Press October 19

Q&A: Luz Escamilla on running for mayor, transportation and working with the Legislature

By The Deseret News Editorial Board October 19

Q&A: Erin Mendenhall on running for mayor, the homeless situation, mass transit and infrastructure

By The Deseret News Editorial Board October 19

U.K. lawmakers vote to delay final Brexit decision again

By Associated Press October 19

In our opinion: When it comes to tax reform, slow and steady wins the race

By The Deseret News Editorial Board October 19

He got his daughter into college like Felicity Huffman. He’ll be in prison twice as long as her

By Herb Scribner October 19

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’: Surprise character will return in ‘Thor’ sequel

By Herb Scribner October 19

Latter-day Saint leaders lend support in humanitarian effort and meet government leaders in Texas and Arizona

By Tad Walch October 18

Entertainment

From Charlie Chaplin to Taika Waititi, a brief 80-year history of comedic Hitlers

Waititi’s ‘Jojo Rabbit’ marks nearly 80 years of Hitler as comedy’s punching bag. Is it because of Hitler’s importance, or was he actually the most joke-worthy dictator we’ve ever seen?

By Court Mann October 18

Can you protect religious minorities and still withdraw from Syria? A story of life and death

By Kelsey Dallas October 18

Why Democrat Ben McAdams just slammed Beto O’Rourke and agreed with Mike Lee

By Matthew Brown October 18

What is social media’s role in combating the spread of misinformation?

By Kim Bojórquez October 18

‘Speaking the truth’: Kristin Chenoweth ranks performing with the Tabernacle Choir in her top 3 all-time moments

By Trent Toone October 18

Is Utah the Goldilocks of liquor law? Too hard, too soft or just right?

By Dennis Romboy October 18

Unemployment in Utah improves slightly to 2.7%

By Associated Press October 18

Winter weather on the way? Utah is getting some snow this weekend

By Herb Scribner October 18

Utah Jazz exercise team options on Donovan Mitchell and Tony Bradley

By Brandon Judd October 18

Legacy Parkway will get higher speed limit when truck ban lifts Jan. 1

By Katie McKellar October 18

Democrat Ben McAdams: I stand with Mike Lee — ‘Beto, take it back’

By Ben McAdams October 18

Utahns would pay new sales taxes on food, gas and services but less income tax under tax reform plan

By Lisa Riley Roche October 18