Take a look at my eight children, and you’d assume I’m pronatalist. On one level, that assumption is true: I favor measures to facilitate women having the number of children they would like to have. Experts tell us women are having fewer children than they want, and given the exceedingly low birth rate of most…
The U.S. saw a record number of pending home sales canceled in June. Sunbelt states saw the highest rates of failed sales. Would-be buyers backing off due to second thoughts, economic uncertainty. Almost 15% of all pending home sales nationwide were canceled in June, a record number for this time of year, a new Redfin…
A large sculpture of Elon Musk’s head on a trailer appeared at Arches National Park. The likeness had the message “MAKE AMERICA WAIT AGAIN” underneath it. Images of the giant head on social media drew hundreds of comments. A large sculpture of Elon Musk’s head was pulled through Arches National park on a trailer this…
“Sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane courage. Just literally 20 seconds of embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it,” Benjamin Mee tells his son in “We Bought a Zoo.” This “embarrassing bravery” captures the new type of courage members of Generation Z need as they rethink dating…
As the Deseret News celebrates its 175-year milestone, we’re looking at prominent arts and entertainment figures past and present who have graced the Beehive State with their talent. It’s a robust roster that includes people who have left a big mark on the state’s culture — some born in Utah and others who arrived from…