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When biologists first noticed increased bird flu cases in October, 49 cases had been reported. But because they can only test a limited number of carcasses, the true number is likely higher.
Mugs will be available starting March 21!
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UPR News & Programs
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In other news, gas prices are up in the wake of U.S. attacks against Iran, but Utahns will likely get a reprieve this summer thanks to a temporary gas tax cut. -
At their 40th annual fundraiser, hundreds of members of the Planned Parenthood Association of Utah were met with protesters from USU's Turning Point USA chapter. -
Aphids are little, soft-bodied insects that can suck the life out of your fruit trees. Here are some tips to prevent them infesting your garden. -
CREDET is USU's new home for all of the university's rural economic development resources. Here's how it can benefit rural Utahns. -
Salt Lake Tribune reporters Leia Larsen, Robert Gehrke, and Samantha Moilanen join Tom Williams to talk about the week’s top stories, including a proposal to for Utah to take on nuclear waste. -
Shireen and John sit down with Utah's first female state auditor to discuss her political principles, the work of the auditor's office, and how to increase transparency in local and state government. -
The Utah Climate Center's Casey Olsen predicts cooler temperatures this weekend, but warmer temperatures and drier conditions next week. -
Advocates of national parks say the Trump administration is trying to erase history by calling for the removal of any materials unrelated to parks' beauty. -
Wet snow avalanches are starting earlier in the season as global temperatures rise. But it turns out, it’s not wise to generalize when it comes to avalanche risk. -
In other news, a fatal disease that affects hooved animals was found in Carbon County. And, the world's largest acidic geyser started erupting again for the first time in over five years.
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Every year, Utah State University puts on the Campbell Organ Festival in celebration of the support their program. -
Idaho consistently ranks at or near the bottom of states in physicians per capita. A medical education partnership with the University of Utah hopes to change that.
Stream a variety of music and talk programs in Spanish from Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
Transmite una variedad de música y programas de charla de Radio Bilingüe.
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The AgWellness podcast explores mental health in the farming and ranching community.
NPR News
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Affleck's company helps filmmakers build their own AI models that take care of time-intensive details. -
Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street's worst week since October. -
U.S. Customs told the trade court it aims for a streamlined process in 45 days to return importers' money without requiring individual lawsuits. -
Most Americans disapprove of President Trump's handling of Iran, and a majority sees Iran as either only a minor threat or no threat at all, an NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds. -
Hundreds of para athletes are competing in Italy through March 15. Many Americans are defending past titles, with the U.S. sled hockey team hoping to fend off rival Canada for its fifth straight gold. -
The move followed Wednesday's sinking of another Iranian warship by a U.S. submarine. Australia confirmed three Australians were on that submarine. -
The gold medal-winning figure skater came to the Milano Cortina winter games with a distinctive "raccoon" hairstyle — alternating rings of dark and light hair. Now, fans are following her lead. -
A mom and science writer offers an operating manual for parents grappling with kids' screen use and cravings for sweets. -
Ten years after Colombia's peace deal, former FARC commander on the election campaign trail is discovering that winning ballots can be tougher than waging war. -
Instead of banning AI, why don't schools teach students to use it critically? College freshman Maximilian Milovidov shares what he has learned in an "AI writing" course at Columbia University.
