With $38 trillion in debt and inflation reshaping the economy, America faces tough choices. As partisan narratives deepen division, the real challenge is cutting through the noise to understand how government spending, taxation, and economic policy impact our daily lives. What’s the real cost of inaction—and how long can we afford to ignore it?

Salt Lake City’s homeless crisis exposes a web of broken systems and missed opportunities. One man is taking a stand, pushing back against bureaucracy with practical solutions and grassroots ideas. From transparent housing projects to community-driven initiatives, he’s on a mission to create real change where the system has failed.

At Storybounders, a Utah-based storytelling venture, founders Jayme and Steve Smith turn classic tales into immersive experiences, from a Victorian-era Thanksgiving to a day in the life of the March sisters.

A local dog daycare has drawn outrage for refusing to accept transgender dogs, leaving pet owners heartbroken and the community divided. Veronica Blunt, mother to Coco—a transgender Golden Doodle with a penchant for sparkly collars and unicorn toys—was devastated when Paws and Paws Dog Daycare banned her beloved pet after a bold new purple dye job. As groundbreaking research from Princetton University reveals that dogs, too, can identify beyond traditional gender norms, one question remains: Why can’t Coco just be herself?