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Why is your hospital MRI $3, 000 when I can get it across the street for $399?
7+ hour, 1+ min ago (765+ words) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are pretty amazing. In about 30 to 60 minutes, that unexplained pain or issue in your body could suddenly have an answer thanks to detailed, high-resolution, 3 D images. Plus, as the U. S. Food and Drug Administration points out,…...
Appeals court allows Utah journalist's lawsuit against the Legislature to move forward in part
1+ hour, 37+ min ago (447+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A federal appeals court allowed parts of a lawsuit filed by an independent journalist against the Utah Legislature to move forward after a lower court dismissed the case last fall. The three-judge panel convened by the U. S. Court…...
World Cup fever sweeps Utah as fans pack Sandy watch party
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (277+ words) SANDY " World Cup fever is alive and well in Utah. As the United States squared off against Bosnia in California, thousands of passionate soccer fans gathered outside America First Field in Sandy for a massive watch party. The atmosphere was…...
Firework ban takes the bang out of Heber Marching Band fundraiser
3+ hour, 32+ min ago (656+ words) HEBER CITY " The Heber Valley Marching Band is facing a significant financial challenge this summer as fireworks restrictions have sharply reduced sales at the band's biggest annual fundraiser: a fireworks tent. The band's fireworks stands are operated through a contract…...
Job growth misses expectations in June; unemployment rate falls to 4. 2%
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (363+ words) WASHINGTON " Job growth slowed more than expected in June and data for the prior month was "revised lower, but the unemployment rate fell to 4. 2%, pointing to continued labor market stability. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 57, 000 jobs last month after a downwardly…...
Food for thought: Do storage containers keep your fruits and veggies fresh longer?
14+ hour, 48+ min ago (253+ words) KSL News SALT LAKE CITY " The following is a common scenario in many American households: We buy fruits and vegetables We intend to eat said fruits and vegetables But for whatever reason, many of us just can't seem to eat…...
2 arrested after hanging banner on 'the power of love' on Empire State Building antenna
15+ hour, 22+ min ago (368+ words) NEW YORK " Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building's antenna and unfurled a banner about "the power of love" at midday Wednesday, before descending, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested. Dressed in black and wearing…...
Stay ahead of health issues: Echo Ultrasound's $400 comprehensive body scan
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (659+ words) When it comes to diagnosing life-threatening illnesses, doctors repeat time and time again, "Early detection is the best protection." But with the American Academy of Family Physicians reporting increased wait times for appointments and a growing shortage of physicians, getting…...
'I love the USA': Organizers of Independence Day event put out special call to Latino population
10+ hour, 56+ min ago (495+ words) SANDY " As Independence Day and the 250th anniversary of the United States looms, Olga Mendez, for one, is eager to mark the occasion. "I love the USA. I love the American dream. I'm so glad I came," said Mendez, originally from…...