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The hot new thing in tech: speaking into your phone

February 24, 2021 7:03 AM CNN Newsource

Before last year, 28-year-old Meredith Giuliani thought voice notes were “kind of weird,” and she mostly stuck to texting. But after the…

Puppy born with six legs is a ‘miracle,’ vet hospital says

February 23, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

Like other newborn puppies, Skipper likes to eat, drink water and go to the bathroom. But the border collie and Australian shepherd mix is unique…

Nearly 30,000 Macs reportedly infected with mysterious malware

February 22, 2021 6:32 AM CNN Newsource

Nearly 30,000 Macs world-wide have been infected with mysterious malware, according to researchers at security firm Red Canary. The malware, which…

Taco Bell joins the chicken wars with a new taco

February 22, 2021 6:15 AM CNN Newsource

Everyone seems to love fried chicken sandwiches. But how about a fried chicken sandwich on a taco? Taco Bell is making that dream come true with its…

‘The Muppet Show’ showcases the seemingly endless depth of Disney+

February 19, 2021 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

Over on Disney+ it’s time to play the music; it’s time to light the lights as “The Muppet Show” debuts on the service Friday.…

Food and food packaging highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, experts say

February 18, 2021 7:28 PM CNN

Food and food packaging are highly unlikely to spread COVID-19, the US Food and Drug Administration, US Department of Agriculture and the Centers for…

Tech promises to make your life better. Does it?

February 18, 2021 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

Over a month after this year’s virtual CES tech trade show, touting new and conceptual products of the future, I was left wondering whether…

Google Maps will now let you pay for parking and transit without leaving the app

February 17, 2021 10:17 AM CNN Newsource

Google Maps can already tell you which train to take or map out an optimal driving route. Now, it’s simplifying travel even more by letting…

Wendy’s is heating up the chicken sandwich wars with this new item

February 17, 2021 8:09 AM CNN Newsource

Wendy’s is heating up the fried chicken sandwich wars — quite literally this time. The newest entrant into the poultry clash is a Jalapeño…

Artwork made of 5,000 images captured over 13 years to go on sale in auction house first

February 17, 2021 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

A collage comprised of 5,000 images taken over the course of 13 years by digital artist Beeple will become the first of its kind to go under the…

Couple, 85 and 81, find love at Wyoming senior center

February 16, 2021 10:54 AM Associated Press

Romance is the last thing Leatha Houghtaling and John DiMeglio expected to find at the Cody Senior…

Nestlé’s newest KitKat is missing a key ingredient

February 16, 2021 5:58 AM CNN Newsource

Breaking off a piece of that vegan KitKat bar is now a reality. Nestlé is launching a non-dairy version of the popular candy bar, called KitKat V.…

This is the biggest drawing in the world made by one person

February 16, 2021 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

An artist based in Philadelphia has set a new record for the world’s largest drawing by an individual. The art project, made by Dyymond…

McDonald’s is selling chicken hoodies for $5

February 16, 2021 9:00 AM CNN Newsource

At this point, there’s nothing particularly special about a fast food chain announcing a new fried chicken sandwich. So, McDonald’s is…

Bison largely remaining within the boundaries of Yellowstone

February 16, 2021 9:48 AM Associated Press

Officials say bison have largely stayed in Yellowstone National Park and avoided being captured by park officials or killed by hunters this winter.…

Aquarium introduces new sloth to visitors

February 15, 2021 12:02 PM Ariel Schroeder

There is a new face at the East Idaho Aquarium in Idaho Falls., but only a few visitors were able to see him.…

Sorry, millennials. The 😂 emoji isn’t cool anymore

February 15, 2021 7:36 AM CNN Newsource

Bad news for people who frequently use the 😂 emoji: It is no longer cool. In recent weeks, two internet-savvy generations have been clashing in…

CDC issues warning about cheeses such as queso fresco due to listeria

February 12, 2021 5:18 PM CNN Newsource

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multi-state listeria outbreak linked to fresh and soft cheeses such as queso…

Deadly avalanche season

February 12, 2021 6:01 PM Linda Larsen

We are in the middle of an extremely dangerous avalanche…

This fish looks like a hedge-trimmer — but its days could be numbered

February 12, 2021 7:52 AM CNN Newsource

The sawfish is one of the ocean’s stranger sights — with its unique long, narrow nose lined with teeth, it resembles a hedge-trimmer or…

This is one of the fastest growing jobs at Walmart

February 12, 2021 11:15 AM CNN

If you’ve shopped at Walmart recently, you may have noticed more employees snaking through aisles, carrying blue tote bins and picking items off…

The luxury manmade island concept where homes cost up to $1 billion

February 12, 2021 11:12 AM CNN

Packing up and moving to an exotic island has been a long-held dream for many globetrotters, but it seems the prospect is becoming even more…

How chocolate fell in love with Valentine’s Day

February 12, 2021 11:08 AM CNN

In Western culture, romantic letters have been part of Valentine’s Day since the Middle Ages. Poet Geoffrey Chaucer, best known for “The Canterbury…

Lunar New Year 2021: Ushering in the Year of the Ox

February 12, 2021 10:24 AM CNN

Though parties and travel may be discouraged in much of the world right now as COVID-19 casts a shadow over Lunar New Year for the second year in a…

It’s going to be a frigid Valentine’s weekend. Take advantage of it

February 12, 2021 10:13 AM CNN

It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, lovers! Time to slip on your sexiest parka, break out the romantic double Slanket (a real thing that exists) and hunker…

Streaming is still a good deal, but it’s starting to get pricey

February 12, 2021 10:09 AM CNN

Streaming is a good deal. Who wouldn’t be willing to pay a mere $7 a month for Disney+ to get access to every Marvel movie, Star Wars film and…

How to stop your cat from killing so much wildlife

February 11, 2021 10:08 AM CNN Newsource

Cat owners who want to stop their pets hunting wildlife as much should play with them and feed them more meat, according to a new study. Typical…

Mr. Peanut joins the Skippy family in a $3.4 billion sale

February 11, 2021 8:59 AM CNN Newsource

It’s been a chaotic few years for Mr. Peanut, who died in early 2020 and was reborn as a baby nut as part of a Super Bowl ad campaign. Now he…

New traffic detour update on US-91 from Shelley to York Road

February 10, 2021 12:47 PM News Team

Crews have begun to detour county road traffic as County Line Rd (1500 North) is temporarily closed in both directions.…

Popeyes’ newest creation: Its chicken sandwich … only with fish

February 10, 2021 6:26 AM CNN Newsource

Popeyes wants to build off the success of its wildly popular fried chicken sandwich with a fish version that it hopes will attract as many fans in…

There’s a new busiest international air route and it’s not where you’d expect

February 10, 2021 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

For most people, international leisure travel is currently a thing of the past. COVID-19 travel restrictions mean that air passenger numbers remain…

Aunt Jemima finally has a new name

February 9, 2021 8:13 PM CNN Newsource

Quaker Oats is releasing a new name and logo for its “Aunt Jemima” products, finally retiring the racist stereotype that has adorned its…

McDonald’s is bringing back an old favorite to its menu after a customer revolt

February 10, 2021 9:02 AM CNN Newsource

McDonald’s has heard the complaints and is bringing back the fan-favorite Hi-C Orange drink after a nearly four-year absence from soda…

Are eggs good or bad for you? The truth may be somewhere in between

February 9, 2021 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

Forget which comes first, the chicken or the egg. The more important question is: Are eggs good or bad for your health? Unfortunately, science…

Coca-Cola is introducing its first bottle made from 100% recycled plastic

February 9, 2021 6:45 AM CNN Newsource

Coca-Cola is launching a new bottle size for the first time in a decade, but it’s what the bottle’s made of that marks an even more…

Michelle Obama is launching a cooking show on Netflix

February 9, 2021 9:38 AM CNN Newsource

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is launching a kid-centric cooking show on Netflix. Obama will be a star and an executive producer of “Waffles…

The 2,000-year history of Italy’s favorite dish

February 9, 2021 9:31 AM CNN

What first springs to mind when you think of Italy? For some, it’ll be the Renaissance art on display in every corner of the country. For…

Just six feet wide, ‘London’s skinniest house’ is for sale for $1.3 million

February 8, 2021 9:56 AM CNN Newsource

A house billed as “possibly the skinniest house in London” is up for sale for £950,000 ($1.3 million). Just six feet wide and covering…

Gas prices begin to rise with market confidence

February 8, 2021 2:11 PM News Team

Crude oil prices have reached their highest point in the past year, at $56 per barrel. …

50 Yellowstone bison transported to Montana reservation

February 8, 2021 1:22 PM Associated Press

Officials have transported 50 Yellowstone National Park bison to the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes in Montana.…

Puppy Bowl XVII: Team Ruff wins with dramatic last-minute comeback

February 7, 2021 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

The 17th Puppy Bowl ended in dramatic fashion Sunday with a come-from-behind win by Team Ruff. Trailing by three points with under a minute left,…

He rescued Sadie from a shelter, then she saved his life

February 5, 2021 2:46 PM CNN Newsource

Last September, Brian Myers walked into an animal shelter and rescued Sadie, a German Shepard — giving her another chance at life. Four months…

Puppy Bowl XVII to feature First Lady Jill Biden message

February 5, 2021 7:12 AM CNN Newsource

American dog royalty will be making an appearance at Puppy Bowl XVII. First Lady Jill Biden has filmed a public service announcement to air during…

Bar J Chuckwagon to end after this year

February 4, 2021 4:04 PM News Team

A popular attraction in Jackson has decided it is time to be…

This new tool can tell you if your online photos are helping train facial recognition systems

February 4, 2021 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

When you post photos of yourself or friends and family online, you may not imagine they could be used to develop facial-recognition systems that can…

Snowstorm causes road closures and power outages

February 3, 2021 12:16 PM News Team

Blowing and drifting snow has closed 3 state highways in Eastern Idaho.…

A personal meal plan can save your sanity this year

February 3, 2021 3:19 AM CNN Newsource

Even if you haven’t made resolutions this year, you might want to make an exception for meal planning. Think it’s impossible? The key…

Apple tests new way to unlock an iPhone without removing a face mask

February 2, 2021 3:34 PM CNN Newsource

Some iPhone users will soon be able to unlock their smartphones without needing to remove their face masks in public. There’s just one catch:…

Wild Video and Picture and Groundhog Day QOD

February 2, 2021 11:40 AM Jeff Roper

What would you do if your home was invaded by spiders? Plus GroundHog Day and your responses to our QOD about reliving one event in your life over…

Question of the Day

February 2, 2021 10:23 AM Jeff Roper

What moment in life would you like to…

This candy company will pay you $30 an hour to taste test their sweets

February 1, 2021 1:56 PM CNN Newsource

This is one sweet offer. A Canadian company is looking to pay people to try their candy and rate it. And the best part is, the job is remote. The…

Idaho gas prices still rising

February 1, 2021 12:54 PM News Team

Idaho’s average price for regular is $2.35 per gallon, which is 13 cents more than a month ago but 22 cents less than a year ago. …

Here’s what really happens to the items you return online

January 30, 2021 8:34 AM CNN Newsource

Let’s say you ordered…an air fryer. Online. You open up the box. For whatever reason, you don’t like it. So, you send it…

Name a cockroach after your ex and watch it get eaten for Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

Ever felt like ripping your ex’s head off? Well now you can. Sorta. For just $5, the San Antonio Zoo will name a cockroach after your former…

What’s new in fast food: Chicken sandwiches and cauliflower rice

February 1, 2021 5:46 AM CNN Newsource

If you felt like a new fried chicken sandwich debuted every day in January, you’re not far off. Some chains tried their best to slim down,…

Kraft is cooking up pink mac & cheese for Valentine’s Day

January 30, 2021 9:52 AM CNN Newsource

One of the greatest duos of all time — macaroni and cheese — is getting a Valentine’s Day makeover. The Kraft Heinz Company is…

Powder River Basin midwinter eagle count up from last year

January 29, 2021 11:15 AM Associated Press

A volunteer survey of the Powder River Basin suggests more eagles are using the basin as their winter home this year than in…

Foods that can reduce stress

January 22, 2021 11:58 PM CNN Newsource

Stress levels may be high these days, but did you know that what we choose to eat can help to reduce stress, ultimately allowing us to take charge of…

Oscar and Emmy-winning actor Cloris Leachman dies at 94

January 27, 2021 4:11 PM Associated Press

Cloris Leachman, a character actor whose depth of talent brought her an Oscar for the “The Last Picture Show” and Emmys for her comedic work in…

You should update your iPhone right now

January 27, 2021 4:38 AM CNN Newsource

Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to promptly update their operating systems to fix security bugs that may have already been exploited by…

Apple issues new warning: Keep your iPhone six inches away from your pacemaker

January 25, 2021 11:35 AM CNN Newsource

An important heads-up for iPhone owners: Apple is warning customers that its smartphones could interfere with medical devices, including pacemakers.…

Coke with Coffee is (finally) here

January 25, 2021 7:54 AM CNN Newsource

Coke with Coffee is finally launching Monday in the United States after being available for years internationally. The product is made with Brazilian…

Spending more on DoorDash and UberEats? This fee may be why

January 23, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

Late last year, some DoorDash customers started getting hit with a puzzling new fee on their order total just before checkout. The extra roughly $1…

Grizzly, 34, confirmed as Yellowstone region’s oldest known

January 23, 2021 5:11 PM Associated Press

Zach Turnbull could barely make out the emaciated grizzly bear’s inside-lip tattoo, and when he did decipher the digits – 168 – they just didn’t seem…

American Airlines has so much extra wine that it is starting a delivery service

January 21, 2021 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

Airlines are still operating only a fraction of the number of flights they offered pre-pandemic, and alcohol is banned in many cabins to help thwart…

Idaho Fish and Game calling us to do our part in protecting winter wildlife

January 20, 2021 11:10 AM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho Fish and Game (IDFG) is asking us to do our part to protect wintering wildlife by leaving animals…

Crude oil prices push Idaho gas prices higher

January 20, 2021 10:51 AM News Team

Rising crude oil prices are pushing Idaho gas prices higher, despite low demand for fuel. …

Scientists have finally worked out how butterflies fly

January 20, 2021 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

Scientists have long wondered how butterflies fly — compared with other flying animals, the creatures have unusually short, broad and large…

Paramount+ streaming service will launch March 4, replacing CBS All Access

January 19, 2021 8:40 AM CNN Newsource

ViacomCBS‘ newly rebranded streaming service Paramount+ will go live on March 4, the company announced Tuesday. The revamped service, which is…

ISU hosts MLK Day virtual events throughout week

January 18, 2021 5:03 PM Emma Iannacone

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Idaho State University’s Diversity Resource Center is hosting a week of Covid-safe…

Even a small portion of fried foods can increase risk of heart disease, study says

January 18, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

Eating fried foods may increase your risk for major heart disease and stroke, according to a new analysis of existing research. Compared to those who…

#IdahoKind campaign aims to serve one million hungry Idahoans

January 18, 2021 3:02 PM Emma Iannacone

The Idaho Foodbank is asking Idahoans to show them just how kind we…

Disneyland cancels its annual pass program

January 15, 2021 9:01 AM CNN Newsource

Repeat visits to Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure haven’t been possible since the theme parks closed at the start of the…

The US box office just had a horrible year. 2021 may not be much better

January 14, 2021 11:24 AM CNN Newsource

With the coronavirus pandemic shuttering theaters for months on end and major blockbusters delayed into an unforeseeable future, 2020 was one of the…

Anne Hathaway reveals we’ve all been calling her the wrong name

January 14, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

Oscar-winning actress Anne Hathaway wants everybody to start calling her by her nickname, Annie. Hathaway, whose most recent movie “Locked…

Taco Bell is bringing back potatoes

January 14, 2021 8:26 AM CNN Newsource

Taco Bell knows you’re upset about losing potatoes. It’s sorry it hurt you. And it’s bringing them back. Last year, Taco Bell cut a…

A record low in homes for sale drives up the price to buy in East Idaho

January 13, 2021 7:11 PM Adrian Luevano

Be prepared to spend more on a house if you are looking to buy one in Eastern…

Forget foldable TVs. Transparent screens are the cool new tech trend

January 13, 2021 4:49 AM CNN Newsource

TVs seem to get bigger, slimmer and more connected each year. But now, in 2021, you can also see right through them. In a video shown during the…

FDA expands Sportmix dog food recall after 70 dogs reportedly died

January 12, 2021 2:06 PM CNN Newsource

The Food and Drug Administration has expanded a recall and is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about high levels of aflatoxin in some…

Help dogs and cats cope with separation anxiety when humans return to work

January 12, 2021 11:39 AM CNN Newsource

When one of my co-workers found out about a tiny, orphaned kitten that needed a home a few months ago, he didn’t hesitate to adopt it. He says…

Dishwashing robots and Bluetooth masks: Pandemic products hit tech’s biggest show

January 12, 2021 11:26 AM CNN Newsource

A nearly human-sized robot grabs a dish out of a crowded sink with its gripper arms and neatly adds it to the dishwasher. It then sets the table,…

Ken Jennings hosts ‘Jeopardy!’ and honors ‘the great Alex Trebek’

January 12, 2021 8:16 AM CNN Newsource

Ken Jennings debuted as guest host on “Jeopardy!” Monday, and opened the show with a tribute to the late Alex Trebek. “Sharing this…

The fried chicken sandwich wars are heating up. Here are the new entrants

January 9, 2021 5:12 AM CNN

The fried chicken sandwich wars sparked by Popeyes in 2019 are still clucking along two years later — and they’re heating up again. This…

Bone appétit: Ben & Jerry’s is now making dog treats

January 11, 2021 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

Ben & Jerry’s is already irresistible to most humans — and now, they’re looking to hook man’s best friend with a new line of…

Restaurants like Olive Garden and Applebee’s were in trouble even before the pandemic

January 8, 2021 9:19 AM CNN

If you grew up in the 1990s, you might remember a trip to Olive Garden or Applebee’s as the highlight of your week. Those days are gone. Over…

Here’s what Burger King’s new logo looks like

January 7, 2021 9:36 AM CNN

Burger King’s identity is getting a whopper of a refresh, with its first new logo in more than 20 years. Using colors inspired by its…

Animal Planet’s pup-ular Puppy Bowl to go on as planned

January 6, 2021 12:50 PM CNN

The most beloved and fur-ocious competition on TV will go forward as planned. Even though the last few months have been ruff for special events,…

Pizza Hut rolls out a new stuffed crust — minus the pizza

January 5, 2021 12:54 PM CNN

Pizza Hut is doubling down on one of its classic innovations as the pandemic-era pizza wars rage. In a nod to the 25th anniversary of stuffed…

Adobe Flash Player is officially dead. Here’s how to uninstall it

January 5, 2021 11:09 AM CNN

Adobe has officially killed off Flash Player, the buggy, hated, security vulnerability of a web browser plug-in that was once widely used for viewing…

McDonald’s adds three new sandwiches to compete in chicken wars

January 4, 2021 11:37 AM CNN

McDonald’s is launching new sandwiches next month in an effort to win fast food’s chicken war. On Monday, the company announced three…

Fungal infection likely caused duck deaths near Salmon

December 28, 2020 1:15 PM News Team

Over 100 mallard ducks found dead near Salmon may have died from acute fungal infection, Idaho Fish and game biologists…

Idaho gas prices meet national average

December 21, 2020 2:58 PM News Team

Rising crude oil prices could change things soon, but for now, Idaho is enjoying gas prices that are the same as the national average. …

Elks Lodge distributes food boxes

December 29, 2020 11:57 AM Ariel Schroeder

Idaho falls elks lodge 1087 and friends are helping feed our…

Getting your gifts through TSA this holiday season

December 18, 2020 5:49 PM Linda Larsen

If you are planning a flight to see loved ones this holiday season, there are some things you should do to make sure your presents make it to their…

Idaho Public Television to broadcast 2019 BYU-Idaho Christmas concert

December 18, 2020 11:41 AM News Team

In celebration of the Christmas season, Brigham Young University-Idaho’s 2019 performance of “A BYU-Idaho Christmas” will be broadcast across…

ISP has extra DUI patrols out in force

December 18, 2020 10:10 AM News Team

ISP joins the effort to remove DUI drivers from Idaho roadways and keep families whole during this holiday…

Postal service says it faces heaviest mailing season ever

December 16, 2020 6:55 PM Ariel Schroeder

Getting those precious holiday gifts to loved ones this year may be a little more…

$2K reward offered in Wyoming grizzly bear killing case

December 16, 2020 12:50 PM Associated Press

Wildlife managers are offering an up to $2,000 reward for information about the illegal killing of a grizzly bear in central…

Here are five big fish stories of 2020 about the ones that didn’t get away

December 14, 2020 4:35 PM News Team

2020 was among the best years ever for state record…

Find Santa near you

December 14, 2020 9:56 AM Ariel Schroeder

COVID-19 and the word pandemic has made it difficult for many families to find a Santa Claus near…

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