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First Presidency lowers minimum missionary age for women to 18

The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced a significant change to missionary requirements in a Friday news release. Effective immediately, women may begin full-time missionary service at 18 following high school graduation or an equivalent. The ...

Thirsty data centers would have to report water use under Utah bill

Utah’s data centers would have to report to the state how much water they’re using every year under a proposal advancing at the state Legislature. The vast centers housing rows of servers would have to pay up if they don’t disclose water use, said Rep. Jill Koford, R-Ogden. The bill ...

COMER: Has socialism already reached Utah?

Time will tell whether the recent ruling by Judge Dianna Gibson that all but guarantees a Democrat will win one of Utah’s four congressional districts will hold up. But if it does, it will be extremely fascinating to see what we learn about the political preferences of those living in the ...

PARKER: As religion weakens, socialism strengthens

Per new polling reported by Gallup, religion is no longer important to most Americans. In response to the question "Is religion an important part of your daily life," 49% said yes. Ten years ago, in 2015, 66% responded affirmatively. Gallup notes that this 17-point drop "ranks among the ...