CES 2017: Five gadgets to help consumers get healthy
The Consumer Technology Association's 2017 CES is showcasing several health and wellness-related products, including wearable technology, for the show's 50th anniversary.
Mexican bank moves to shore up slumping peso
Mexico's central bank was active in the international currency exchange market on Thursday after the peso hung near all-time lows against the U.S. dollar, officials said.
Toyota assures Trump after threat over Mexico plant
Toyota Motor Corporation assured President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday that a planned auto factory in Mexico won't take any jobs from the United States.
Texas leaders introduce ‘bathroom bill’ to restrict transgender restroom access
Seven states in the U.S. are now considering their own versions of a bill to require people to use bathrooms designated for their birth gender after Texas officials introduced one on Thursday.
U.S. Air Force contracts BAE Systems for intelligence sharing
BAE Systems has received a $49 million contract from the U.S. Air Force Research Lab to enhance intelligence-sharing capabilities.
USTAR awards grants to early stage companies
The Utah Science Technology and Research initiative, best known as USTAR, has awarded 26 early stage companies grants in the second round of its Technology Acceleration Program.
Pentagon approves potential $126 billion submarine project
The U.S. Department of Defense intends to move forward with its $126 billion plan to procure 12 new nuclear submarines for the U.S. Navy.
Defense Dept. orders upgraded underwater drones
Teledyne SeaBotix has won a multimillion dollar U.S. Department of Defense contract for underwater remotely operated vehicles.
U.S. automakers beat December expectations, may set new yearly sales record
American automakers performed better than expected in December, putting the industry on track to achieve a new record sales mark for 2016.
Report: Strong job market, rising inflation pushed Fed to raise rates
The U.S. central bank on Wednesday detailed their policy meeting last month, at which it raised key interest rates for the first time in a year.
Macy’s closing stores across U.S.; 160 Utahns to lose their jobs, 10,000 nationwide
One hundred sixty Utahns will be losing their jobs in 2017 as the retail giant Macy's has announced the shuttering of 68 outlets across the U.S., including two stores in the Beehive State.
Trump taps Wall Street lawyer Jay Clayton to lead SEC
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Jay Clayton, a Wall Street lawyer, to head the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
TransUnion, Equifax to pay $23M over deceptive credit practices
TransUnion and Equifax Inc. have agreed to pay more than $23 million over allegations that they deceived consumers about the usefulness and cost of credit scores.
Cardinals, residents unhappy about McDonald’s near the Vatican
Cardinals and residents of Vatican City are decidedly not "lovin' it" that a McDonald's opened around the corner from St. Peter's Square on Friday, but there's not much they can do about it.