New variant upsets Wall Street, stocks and Dow sink

The three things you need to know, delivered straight to your inbox from KSL News. [3 things radio tv] [Home for the holiday? Need a podcast binge? We've got you covered!]( [Stocks sink on new COVID variant; Dow loses 905 points]( Investors were uncertain whether the new variant could potentially reverse months of progress at getting the COVID-19 pandemic under control. The index was dragged lower by everything from banks, travel companies and energy companies as investors tried to reposition to protect themselves financially from the new variant. [Read More]( [Utah: 2,415 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths since Wednesday]( [Utah: 2,415 COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths since Wednesday]( The Utah Department of Health on Friday said 17 more Utahns have died due to COVID-19 and 2,415 residents have tested positive for the virus since Wednesday. [Read More]( [New variant of COVID-19 emerges in Africa]( [New variant of COVID-19 emerges in Africa]( Some nations are canceling air travel from southern Africa and the stock market fell after a new variant was discovered. But the World Health Organization warns against an overreaction. [Read More]( What else? - A man involved in an accident at Brighton Ski Resort has [died from his injuries](. - Certain Old Spice and Secret deodorants were recalled with a [warning they could contain benzene](. - [Body camera video]( captures rescue from Pleasant View house fire. - [Arrest made in car crash]( that killed a Westlake High School sophomore. - FDA says Merck’s COVID-19 pill is effective, but needs [more research into potential side effects in pregnant women](. - Here’s the reason for the sticker shock you may be feeling after [buying airline tickets out of SLC.]( - Volunteers with the [Salvation Army were out in force on Thanksgiving](, sharing meals and holiday cheer. - Need a pick-me-up? This is [what the KSL Sports team is thankful for](. <3 7-day forecast Your post-Thanksgiving forecast in northern Utah includes hazy sunshine through next week and highs hovering between 45 and 50 degrees. [Podcast of the day]( [Podcast of the day]( One of the biggest hurdles for those struggling with addiction and those in recovery are the holiday parties that seem to be never-ending during this season. In this episode of Project Recovery, Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley have helpful tips. [Read More]( [Before you go ...]( [Before you go ...]( Interactive art has come to Utah in two exhibits that are now open at Atmosphere Studios. Some call it an opportunity to reconnect with their inner child, others say its like walking into the paintings of Vincent Van Gogh. Take a look, and see for yourself! [Watch Here]( Get the KSLTV app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( Get the KSLNewsRadio app today [Download iOS App]( [Download Android App]( KSL | 55 North 300 West | Ste 200 | Salt Lake City | UT | 84101 [Click here to unsubscribe and manage your email subscriptions.](