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Orem, UT, United States

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Past articles by Sam:

Chick-fil-A adds mac and cheese as a side starting today

The new menu item will cost $2.99 a la carte or as a side dish. → Read More

'Lady and the Tramp' remake: Here's what the Disney+ movie's canine stars look like

Unlike "The Lion King," the movie will be shot with real animal actors. → Read More

Apple is shutting down features on iPhones with unauthorized batteries and repairs

iFixit reports that new iPhones with unauthorized replacement batteries won't display data on battery health. → Read More

Feral hogs are a viral Twitter joke, but they're a major problem worldwide

A Twitter post about wild hogs recently went viral as part of the national debate around gun control, but it turns out the pigs are a serious issue in the United States, including Utah. → Read More

Google pledges to use recycled materials in their products. Here's how they stack up to Apple, Microsoft and Samsung

Google is the latest tech company to commit to using recycled materials in their products. → Read More

Chick-fil-A is America's favorite fast food restaurant, according to a new survey

Chick-fil-A and In-N-Out both ranked 79 percent and 73 percent consumer satisfaction in their respective categories. → Read More

YouTube has made it easier to access 'quality' children's content. Here's what you need to know

YouTube quietly updated its search algorithms to make "quality" family-oriented videos more accessible. → Read More

A 7-year-old boy had 526 teeth removed from his mouth

After the child's parents reported swelling in their child's jaw, surgeons removed a benign tumor containing more than 500 rudimentary teeth. → Read More

Maria Hill actor Cobie Smulders says she didn't know about the 'Spider-Man: Far From Home' surprise ending

Smulders said she found out about the post-credits twist a week before the movie's release. → Read More

New Senate bill would make 'addictive' social media features illegal. Here's what you need to know

The bill would ban features like YouTube's autoplay or infinitely scrolling social feeds on Facebook. → Read More

Utah's first Shake Shack to open in Sandy this Saturday

The Sandy location is the first Shake Shack to open in the Beehive State, and will offer a variety of burgers and shakes. → Read More

A new survey shows 1 in 3 couples who play 'Mario Kart' and 'Call of Duty' have better relationships. Here's what a BYU professor had to say

The CenturyLink survey found that over half of millennials polled reported that playing video games with a partner led to a happier relationship. → Read More

Viral 'meth gators' are just a 'humorous illustration,' according to Tennessee police

The police department previously warned Loretto, Tennessee residents that drugs flushed down toilets could negatively affect local wildlife. → Read More

The first full 'Star Trek: Picard' trailer confirms Commander Data, Borg appearances

The new series will also feature appearances from past "Star Trek" alums Jonathan Frakes, Marina Sirtis and Jeri Ryan. → Read More

Tom Hanks' Fred Rogers wants to be your neighbor in first 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood' trailer

The film adapts a 1998 Esquire profile on Rogers, who hosted his television show for 33 years. → Read More

Daisy Ridley says 'Star Wars' fans shouldn't be so 'vicious' in criticizing 'The Last Jedi'

RIdley said that while people are entitled to their views, they need to keep in mind the new "Star Wars" films are the result of people doing their jobs. → Read More

'Stranger Things' star Gaten Matarazzo wants to play Obi-Wan Kenobi in a future 'Star Wars' movie

The actor plays Dustin Henderson in the popular Netflix series and is opposed to "Star Wars" remakes — but would still act in one if asked. → Read More

This couple named their newborn baby 'Google' after they couldn't come up with anything else

Ella Karina and Andi Cahya Saputra of West Java said they hope baby Google grows up to be a leader in the future. → Read More

'Star Wars' actress Daisy Ridley says her last day on set for 'The Rise of Skywalker' was 'incredibly dramatic'

Ridley said she was so emotional during her final shoot she doesn't remember many details. → Read More

Will Mysterio return in a future 'Spider-Man' movie? 'Far From Home' director Jon Watts says 'who knows?'

Watts also discussed linking Mysterio's origins to Tony Stark's legacy, which leaves behind 'mistakes' and enemies. → Read More