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TODAY Ranks Utah's Quirkiest Baby Names—and Latter-day Saints Have Something to Do with It

Recently, TODAY released their list of quirky baby names ranked by state, which means they looked at every name given to at least 100 babies in 2015, then calculated the percentage of babies in each state with those names. While it is interesting to take a look at the unusual names parents are calling their children nowadays, it's also fascinating to see the significance behind some of these names.

6 Names You Might Recognize on the List of New Mission Presidents and Companions

By Lindsey Williams

On Thursday, Church News released the list of mission presidents called to serve in 2020. The mission presidents will begin their service in July.

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5 Soup Recipes to Celebrate National Soup Month

By Jannalee Sandau

With the New Year comes the chance to celebrate National Soup Month in January! Though soup is especially popular in cold winter climates, this versatile meal option is enjoyed all over the world. Check out these fun facts you never knew about this popular food:

‘Every hand flew up’: President Ballard recalls support for the priesthood to be given to all worthy males

By Morgan Pearson

President Ballard went on to express appreciation for the prophets he has had the opportunity to learn from in over 40 years of full-time Church service.

5 Ways to catch up on your retirement savings

By Mountain America Credit Union, advertiser

Time has a way of creeping up on us—doesn’t it? If you didn’t start saving for retirement until later in life, you’re not alone. Many Americans struggle to prioritize retirement saving when they have seemed more urgent bills like credit cards, student loans, and the cost of starting (and raising) a family. Don’t worry—you may be able to get caught up on your retirement plan with a few tweaks.

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How a Jewish Couple Is Helping Church Members Connect with Early Church History

By Trent Toone

For Jonathan and Leslie Bari, homeownership has never been such a "fascinating" adventure.

The Upside of Video Games

By Jonathan Poole

Note: This is an excerpt from "The Upside of Video Games" in the LDS Living magazine May/June 2011 issue.

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4 Mormons Who Won Academy Awards

By Jamie Armstrong

Talented Church members in Hollywood have left their mark on the silver screen, as well as behind the camera. Check out these Mormons who have won an Academy Award or been nominated for an Oscar.