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Did you know that World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated in May and October? Those are the peak months for spring and fall migrations, and the magnitudes of those flocks are considerable. Two thirds of songbirds migrate at night.
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Some of Utah's pelicans have found a new home at the Great Salt Lake, after many of the state's pods completely abandoned a long-standing nesting site on another part of the lake last year. -
The confirmation of the new location also confirms a long running rumor of a new Target in Logan. -
On this week's episode Laura Gelfand explores the punk side of plant based eating by looking at two cookbooks in her own collection. -
Today we’ll talk with Zak Podmore, an environmental journalist and writer based in Bluff, Utah. He is author of two books, including the forthcoming Life after Deadpool. We’ll also be joined by Eric Balken, Executive Director of Glen Canyon Institute. -
Taylorsville and Santaquin community members are expected to gather to pay respects to Sgt. Bill Hooser, an officer killed in the line of duty, and more. -
This week, we explore jazzy classic TV themes. (Did you know that there are lyrics to Bewitched?) -
This weekend's temperature swings will result in a very unstable atmosphere, which could bring thunderstorms and lightning. Expect snow Monday morning. -
Saturday's highs will jump up by about 20 degrees, before Sunday's highs drop by about 30 degrees.
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Tribune reporters Emily Anderson Stern, Megan Banta and Andy Larsen join this week to talk about the top stories, including a look at which college majors give Utah students the most (and least) returns over their career. -
How do we promote world peace? Retired professor Norm Jones talks with his friend and former student Ann Norman.
In this podcast, USU President Elizabeth Cantwell explores how USU can serve our communities, deliver impactful research and foster belonging.
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New research documents how many children lost a parent to an opioid or other overdose in the period from 2011 to 2021. Bereaved children face elevated risks to their physical and emotional health. -
The Georgia Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments after former President Trump appealed a decision allowing Fulton County DA Fani Willis to stay on the criminal case involving him and others. -
What do you do if a loved one asks to borrow a big sum of money from you? Experts weigh in on when it's OK to fork over the cash — and when you should probably say no. -
It is unclear why the suggested rule was not released by its intended deadline. But a spokesperson for the federal agency told NPR that its implementation "continues to be a high priority." -
Lawmakers' spouses from both parties have worked to promote cancer awareness and prevention for more than 30 years. They stress the disease impacts families regardless of party and needs a spotlight. -
In the last two years, Denver has seen more than 40,000 migrants arrive, many on buses chartered by Texas' governor. -
Asylum rules in the U.S. paired with millions of cases backing up immigration courts are causing a major headache for the country. -
Some students face criminal charges, suspensions and even expulsions for participating in pro-Palestinian protests and encampments. Their reason? A "just cause." -
The classified documents trial had been scheduled to begin May 20. But months of delays had slowed the case as prosecutors pushed for the trial to begin before the November presidential election -
This comes after recent remarks Omar gave on a college campus where she referred to Jewish students not engaging in an anti-Israel protest "pro-genocidal."
The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.