Utah
If Roe Falls, Abortion Prosecutions Will Be a Matter of Discretion
Prosecutors explain to Motherboard why they are unlikely to charge people seeking or providing abortions—and why they're afraid.
Why Is the US Going Back to Executions by Firing Squad?
Utah, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and South Carolina have all legalized executions by firing squad once again.
Texts Show Mike Lee Released ‘the Kraken’ and Tried to Give Trump a Smarter Coup Plan
Utah Sen. Mike Lee spent months texting White House chief of staff Mark Meadows strategies he thought Trump should be using to overturn the election.
Thousands of Trans Kids Are at Risk of Losing Their Healthcare
More than 150,000 transgender youth live in Texas and Arkansas alone, and those states have already cracked down on gender-affirming care.
Tech Startup Cans Founder Who Preaches COVID Vaccine Is a Jewish Tool to Euthanize Americans
The Utah-based, Silicon Valley-backed company asked founder David Bateman to resign soon after the comments surfaced.
Gabby Petito Was Strangled, Coroner Says
The coroner had previously ruled that Petito’s death was a homicide.
A Dust Storm Caused One of the Deadliest Car Crashes in Utah Ever
Twenty-two vehicles crashed Sunday, leaving eight travelers dead, including several children. And climate change is to blame.
Health Department Had Opioid-Tracking AI Forced On Them By Utah Lawmakers, Emails Show
Newly released emails show that the Utah Department of Health thought Banjo AI was full of hot air.
Teen Facing a Year in Jail After Stomping on ‘Back the Blue’ Sign
The 19-year-old is being accused of committing a hate crime, in addition to other charges.
A Bunch of Anti-Vaxxers Just Burned a Giant Syringe in the Desert
Hundreds gathered in Utah to burn a symbolic needle labeled MEDICAL TYRANNY.
Utah Gave $20 Million Contract to AI Surveillance Firm That Didn’t Have AI
The state audit of Banjo came after investigations by Motherboard and OneZero.
Utah Passes Idiotic Porn Censorship Law That Does Nothing (Yet)
The law would require all phones and tablets sold in the state to add adult content filters—but free speech advocates say it won't go anywhere.