The Nightmare Upstairs: Why two siblings locked themselves in a room for 54 days Two-part Hulu documentary about the bitter custody battle between two Utah parents is out now The Independent UK · May 20
The Disturbing Real Story Of Utah Siblings Who Barricaded Themselves In A Bedroom For 54 Days To Avoid Father “I chose to barricade because I was afraid for my life,” one of the siblings said in the documentary. Bored Panda · May 19
The Utah Supreme Court undergoes another change in structure with the resignation of Justice Diana Hagen Welcome to the Tuesday, May 19, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · May 19
Bright-blue 'potash ponds' shine alongside a dark-green river in Utah — Earth from space A 2017 astronaut photo shows two sets of solar evaporation ponds alongside the Colorado River. The stripy structures are used to refine potassium chloride, or "potash," which is mined nearby. LiveScience · May 19
No Candy, No Soda: 4 States Are Banning Sugary Treats for SNAP Users – How This Could Spread Nationwide Families using SNAP benefits could soon notice major changes at grocery store checkout lines. Several states are now moving to block purchases of soda, candy, and other sugary snacks with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, arguing that taxpayer-funded food assistance should promote healthier eating habits. Indiana, Nebraska, Utah, and West… Budget and the Bees · May 18
‘You can bet on it’: Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets Utah’s heavily Mormon population is largely opposed to all gambling, even on financial exchange platforms The Guardian - US · May 18
This Warm and Inviting Utah Mountain Retreat Didn’t Use Its Surroundings to Inform the Design — It Was Deeply Personal Artwork That Gives It Soul Contemporary architecture is paired with natural finishes and cherished family relics for a welcoming home that is rich with character Livingetc · May 18
Kevin O'Leary's Wild Spy Theory Mocked by Data Center Opponents Utah activists mock Kevin O'Leary after he accuses their group of being Chinese operatives opposing his $100 billion data center project. International Business Times · May 15
Kouri Richins' Sentencing Gets Dark as She Addresses Sons After Murder Conviction The convicted Utah children's book author broke down in court while addressing her three sons, who later revealed in emotional statements that they fear she could hurt them if she is ever released from prison. International Business Times UK · May 15
Utah just approved a data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume more electricity than the entire state A data center twice the size of Manhattan that will consume around 9GW of power has just been approved in Utah. TechRadar · May 14
Utah mom wrote a children’s grief book after her husband’s death. Now, she faces life for poisoning him with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl Kouri Richins, the mother who wrote a children’s book on grief after her husband’s death, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for poisoning him with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl. The 35-year-old real estate agent and house flipper was convicted in March… The Mary Sue · May 14
Large Libel Models Strike Again? Google AI Allegedly Hallucinates Sex Crime Allegations Against Utah Man From a Complaint in Murray v. Alphabet, Inc., just removed yesterday to federal court, one of the sets of screenshots… The post Large Libel Models Strike Again? Google AI Allegedly Hallucinates Sex Crime Allegations Against Utah Man appeared first on Reason.com. Reason · May 14
50 Safest and Richest Mid-Size Cities in 2026 Mid-size cities are getting their much-deserved moment in the spotlight. These locales offer Americans increased safety, a lower cost of living and a better opportunity to build wealth compared to... GOBankingRates · May 14
Fervo becomes clean energy's biggest-ever IPO with $10B valuation—powered by the earth’s heat and AI’s hunger Fervo is building its first commercial power plant project in Utah with goals to scale nationwide with the data center construction wave. Fortune · May 14
International Business Times UK · May 14 What Did Kouri Richins Do? Inside the Shocking Murder Case as Children's Book Author Gets Life Sentence Without Parole Kouri Richins, a Utah children's book author, received a life sentence without parole for murdering her husband, Eric Richins, amid allegations of poisoning.
The Independent UK · May 13 Utah mother sentenced to life for husband’s murder begs sons for forgiveness IN FULL
The Independent UK · May 13 Utah grief author breaks silence to give marriage advice to kids during sentencing for her husband’s murder The 35-year-old was sentenced Wednesday to life without the possibility of parole
The Independent UK · May 13 Utah grief author Kouri Richins sentenced to life in prison without parole for husband’s murder Kouri Richins, 35, was convicted in March of aggravated murder for lacing her husband’s cocktail with fentanyl
The Guardian - US · May 13 ‘Irresponsible’: backlash as Utah approves datacenter twice the size of Manhattan Facility would require more power than entire state uses and suck up vast amount of water in drought-stricken area
The Independent UK · May 13 Utah mother who wrote book on grief sentenced for husband’s murder IN FULL
Bored Panda · May 13 After Committing Chilling Crime, Children’s Book Author’s Sons Ask For Their Mother To Be Locked Up Forever “...It makes me feel hateful and ashamed. She took away my dad…” the youngest child reportedly shared in his emotional statement about Kouri Richins.
The Independent UK · May 13 She wrote a book about her husband’s death. Now she’s being sentenced for his murder Kouri Richins was convicted in March of aggravated murder for lacing her husband's cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl
inkl · May 13 How Family Law Attorneys Manage High-Conflict Divorce Proceedings High-conflict divorce is a growing concern in Utah, where the divorce rate stands at 3.3 per 1,000 people, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Tom’s Guide · May 12 This AI data center will be bigger than 2,000 Walmarts and dump '23 atom bombs worth of energy' into the environment every day — and locals are terrified A massive new AI data center in rural Utah could consume more electricity than the entire state — and locals fear the environmental consequences. Here’s why the controversial Stratos Project is becoming a flashpoint in America’s AI arms race.
The Guardian - US · May 11 The son of Somali immigrants shaking up Utah’s Democratic primary Liban Mohamed is the progressive underdog in the race for a House seat but victory at the state party convention offers grounds for optimism