Boston Marathon winner John Korir, of Kenya, kisses the trophy while celebrating after the race, Monday, April 21, 2025, in Boston. The Boston Marathon is almost always memorable, and Monday’s race was no exception. Records were broken, and three American men broke into the top 10, two of them former BYU runners. But the stories of inspiration and achievement go deeper than the finishing times and titles. From the starting line to the finish line, the race was filled with moments of human grit and connection. John Korir of Kenya...

Millie Bobby Brown, left, stars as Enola Holmes and Henry Cavill, right, as Sherlock Holmes in the Netflix series "Enola Homes." The “Sherlock Holmes” movie series about Sherlock Holmes’ burgeoning detective sister, Enola, is loosely based on Nancy Springer’s book series of the same name. The “Enola Holmes” franchise has been both a commercial and critical success for Netflix. “Enola Holmes” debuted at number two on Netflix’s most-watched list and reached an estimated 76 million viewers, per CNET. It was enjoyed by both critics and audiences, receiving a 91% critic...

The Cinderella Castle is seen at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, July 14, 2023, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Disney World, a place where dreams have price tags, will let kids eat free in 2026. The resort announced the perk Monday — along with the announcement of free entry to its waterpark. What you need to know about the new deals In 2026, Disney World adult visitors who purchase a Disney Dining Plan will get a complimentary Disney Dining plan for the children in the same party. The...

Retirement has now morphed into a new phase that brings both new stresses as well as new opportunities. Ivy and Bernie are originally from Massachusetts but live now in Washington D C. In their mid-40’s, they are recently married, highly successful and world-wise. But they have a problem. It’s their parents. Bernie’s parents retired a few years ago but are bewildered by what they should do next. They live in the same house, in the same neighborhood and have the same friends they’ve had for more than 35 years. They...

Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood and Luke Bryan are the judges on "American Idol." The show has revealed its top 14. “American Idol” has narrowed the competition down to 14. Following Sunday night’s episode, an Easter program that featured the top 20 “Idol” contestants performing faith-inspired songs, another six contestants saw their time on “Idol” come to an end Monday night. The top 14 includes the season’s three platinum ticket winners — Kolbi Jordan, Canaan James Hill and Filo; 15-year-old Mattie Pruitt, the youngest contestant remaining in the competition; and Thunderstorm...

Chari Dickson and Ashlyne Hatch, who have both had their stomachs removed, eat small meals at Hatch’s home in Mapleton on Wednesday, April 16, 2025. The sisters have the SMAD4 gene mutation, which leads to polyps in the digestive tract and eventually cancer. Without a stomach, they need to eat small meals throughout the day. The only stomach Chari Dickson has is about 8 inches tall, 6 inches wide, bright purple and has a cheerful applique face. She bought it on Amazon because it made her laugh. Doctors at Huntsman...

A full-circle moment, perhaps, was christened Monday when pro sports veteran and Utah native Dave Checketts and the Eccles family private investment firm Cynosure Group launched Cynosure|Checketts Sports Capital, a joint venture aiming to raise $1.2 billion to back “high-potential sports opportunities. Checketts and the Eccles family can trace their connection back to the advent of big-time professional sports in Utah. Spencer F. Eccles, then CEO and chairman of First Security Corporation, helped Larry H. Miller secure funding in 1985 to keep the Jazz in Utah in a deal that...

Spring showers still linger in our future, calling you to cozy up before the sunshine brings in busy days of adventure and vacation. Now is the time to lean into the restful, quiet afternoons with films that reset and allow a moment to reminisce. Watch something slow, something golden and something to soothe the soul before the summer days ahead. Movies to watch while waiting for summer Starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, “Pride and Prejudice” is a tender adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel. The film, set in an English...

Peeps have become as much a part of Easter as dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies. The pastel-colored marshmallow chicks known as Peeps have become as much a part of Easter as dyed eggs and chocolate bunnies. Their history is as sugary and unexpected as the candy itself. From humble beginnings to a cultural phenomenon, Peeps have carved out a place in both nostalgia and modern-day celebrations. Where do Peeps come from? In 1910, Sam Born moved to New York at 19. The Russian Jewish immigrant came from a legacy of...

On Monday, Katy Perry, Gayle King, journalist Lauren Sanchez and more launched into space with Blue Origin’s all-female mission — the first all-female mission in over 60 years, per USA Today. They were eager to bring “female finesse” to the intergalactic, said the article. But what was meant to inspire women drew backlash instead. With many criticizing — women and celebrities included — finding the space journey performative and silly. Celebrities including Olivia Munn, Amy Schumer and Olivia Wilde publicly criticized the all-female space venture. Munn referred to the mission,...