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New research suggests religious Americans who regularly attend church and say they trust science are also more likely to believe in paranormal phenomena such as ghosts and curses. Outlets including The Salt Lake Tribune, Religion News Service and The Conversation are covering the findings, which challenge assumptions that religious and scientific worldviews reduce belief in the supernatural.

Discussion is turning to thorium molten salt reactor technology, which can burn nuclear waste as fuel while offering an alternative to conventional uranium reactors. Commenters frame it as a 'sideways' move in the energy transition, pointing to coverage of a reactor design that recycles spent nuclear fuel and could reshape how nuclear power fits into future clean energy plans.

Mohun Bagan Super Giant are hosting Chennaiyin FC at the Salt Lake Stadium in an Indian Super League fixture. The clash between the Kolkata side and the Marina Machans is drawing attention from Indian football fans, with searches spiking ahead of kickoff.

Saltfoss, the developer behind a molten salt power barge concept, has formally notified the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission of its intent to begin pre-application engagement, the first step toward licensing a floating nuclear power plant in the United States. The move signals the company's ambition to bring offshore, transportable nuclear power to the American market, and has drawn attention from nuclear energy supporters tracking new reactor designs entering the regulatory pipeline.

Smith Entertainment Group is advancing a downtown revitalization plan for Salt Lake City, with specific downtown blocks cited as the inspiration for the project's design and vision. The group, tied to the ownership of the Utah Jazz and the NHL's Utah Mammoth, is pushing a major entertainment district concept for the city's core. Local coverage highlights which existing streetscapes shaped the proposal.

Trader Joe's Sea Salt & Vinegar Potato Chips are being compared against Kettle Chips in a taste test by food outlet The Takeout, which weighs the two sea salt and vinegar chip options against each other. The comparison looks at flavor, texture, and value to decide which brand makes the better salt and vinegar chip.

A letter published in the Salt Lake Tribune argues that no one facing a mental health crisis should be left without support, and points readers to the resources NAMI Utah offers. The organisation provides free education, peer support groups and helpline services across the state. The letter is part of ongoing public debate in Utah about access to mental health care and crisis services.

New research suggests a key Southern Ocean water layer has become saltier, denser and deeper since 2016, reversing earlier freshening trends as Antarctic meltwater input fell. Scientists say the shift could have implications for ocean carbon storage, deep-ocean heat uptake and the strength of global ocean currents, prompting discussion about what it means for climate projections.

Runners are sharing updates from the Saltese Uplands conservation area near Spokane Valley, Washington, using checkpoint posts to mark their progress on the area's trail routes. The posts tag trail running and running communities, drawing attention to the growing popularity of the uplands' hilly terrain among local fitness enthusiasts.

San Jose Earthquooks and Real Salt Lake are meeting in a Major League Soccer fixture, with outlets providing live coverage and updates on positions, lineups and score developments as the match unfolds.

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square has opened ticket registration for its 2026 Christmas concerts, hosted by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City. The announcement invites audiences to register early for the annual holiday performances, which traditionally draw large crowds and feature the choir and orchestra in a seasonal program.

Salt Lake City residents are tracking a weekend forecast that keeps temperatures below seasonal norms, with scattered showers expected in parts of the Utah area before conditions dry out. Local news coverage notes the pattern will stay cool even as precipitation tapers off, prompting many to check updated forecasts before planning outdoor activities.

Emergency services were called to a Scottish care home after flooding affected the surrounding area in Saltcoats, on Ayrshire's west coast. Elsewhere in the town, a popular local quizmaster is marking the move to a new venue with a Hallowe'en-themed quiz night, an event being covered by the local Ardrossan and Saltcoats Herald.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has put a Utah meetinghouse up for sale following a shooting, according to The Salt Lake Tribune. The decision to sell the building has drawn attention as communities question how congregations respond to gun violence and whether safety concerns played a role in the church's move to offload the property.

A suspect in the abduction of a missing Garden City teenager has been transferred to Salt Lake City to face prosecution, after the teen was found safe in Oregon. The case has drawn attention across Utah and the Pacific Northwest as authorities prepare charges in the federal courthouse there.

Austin FC and Real Salt Lake are meeting in an MLS playoff matchup that has drawn attention in the United States and Mexico. Real Salt Lake is fighting to extend its historic postseason streak, having qualified for the playoffs in consecutive seasons. Coverage from local outlets highlights the stakes for the Utah side, while fans of both clubs follow the result closely.

The 89th ordinary session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights is featuring discussion of reparations for the transatlantic slave trade and colonialism, drawing on both African and diasporic perspectives. Advocates are using the session to press for concrete commitments on historical redress, framing reparations as a human rights obligation rather than a symbolic gesture.

Water is moving strongly through the Salt River as it passes through Phoenix, prompting questions about what the increased flow and turbulence mean for wildlife that depends on the river's habitats. Local coverage highlights uncertainty over how fish, birds and other animals will respond to the changing conditions along the urban waterway.

Organisers of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles have unveiled the official slogan for the Games: 'Stars Align'. The announcement gives the first taste of the branding for the event, which returns to the United States for the first time since the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Reactions are focused on what the phrase signals for the countdown to 2028.

Real Salt Lake face the San Jose Earthquakes in MLS play, arriving on a winning streak. The matchup is drawing attention from fans ahead of kickoff, with coverage focused on whether Salt Lake can extend their run against a San Jose side looking to bounce back at home.