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Utah Headlines Political news Rep. Marsha Judkins: The Utah Legislature overstepped. Utahns deserve better (Deseret News) Opinion: Why Constitution Day? (Deseret News) Former federal judge Thomas Griffith talks about contentious 2020 election on â60 Minutesâ (Deseret News) Child and Family Services speaks to lawmakers after 12-year-oldâs death (KSL TV)
Election news Vote discrepancies, high signature rejections found in Utah County primary (KSL Newsradio) Take 2: Interview with US Senate candidate Caroline Gleich (KUTV) Municipal news 3 years after pause, Salt Lake City closer to resuming foothills trail expansion plans (KSL) Murray exploring options for redeveloping downtown (Fox13) Utah How long is 100 years? Historians give a tour of jarring changes that span President Nelsonâs life (Deseret News) What the political crisis in Venezuela could mean for Utah (KUER) Utahâs fast-growing Hispanic population is younger than the rest of the state (KUER) Biz/Tech Former Ambassador Jeff Flake to join World Trade Center Utah as chairman of its board (Deseret News) Target to hire 100,000 seasonal employees, launches early holiday promotions (KSL) By the Bucket: Hot Spaghetti to Go closes in Sugar House (Salt Lake Tribune) A favorite west-side SLC restaurant has been in the dark for two weeks after power equipment stolen (Salt Lake Tribune) A decade after âLean In,â progress for women isnât trickling down (Wall Street Journal) Sexual harassment is as common today for women in the workplace as 5 years ago, study finds (CBS News) Crime/courts âHe is a serial rapistâ: Wrongfully closed cases uncovered by KSL Investigators lead to prison sentence (KSL TV) Utah tried to close a teen treatment program over safety concerns. Hereâs why a judge is allowing it to stay open. (Salt Lake Tribune) Culture Burger King has narrowed down their Million Dollar Whopper to 3 finalists â and you can try them (Deseret News) WSU to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a bevy of events (Standard-Examiner) Education The Professor of Happiness and Oprah have a gift for University of Utah students (Deseret News) Bringing African literature to American readers (Deseret News) Utah ranks 4th best state for teachers despite bad student-to-teacher ratio (KUTV) âThe only career I wanted.â Meet Utahâs 2025 Teacher of the Year (KUER) Logan School District assists students with job training through B-Tech (Cache Valley Daily) Voices: Yes, smartphones are disruptive to Utah students. So are guns. (Salt Lake Tribune) Environment Why 43 million acres in U.S. are owned by foreign nations (Deseret News) After losing over 2 feet, Great Salt Lake to get another boost from Utah Lake (KSL) The mountain goat herd above North Ogden has shrunk. Utah has a plan to help (KUER) Bureau of Land Management eyes more than 5 million acres in Utah for potential solar development (St. George News) Family Opinion: The âSecret Lives of Mormon Wivesâ does not represent me (Deseret News) Talking about death before it happens (Deseret News) Why fewer women want to be mothers (Deseret News) They werenât born yesterday. We raise our kids to be responsible, capable adults. Why is it so hard to treat them like it? (Deseret News) Counterfeit car seats on the rise in Utah (KSL TV) Health A woman in Austria was convicted of fatally infecting her neighbor with COVID (Deseret News) Program gets Utah teens to ditch phones, social media for a year (Fox13) Why researchers hope a new vaccine will help in the fight against breast cancer (Fox13) Study shows how a woman's brain reorganizes during pregnancy (Reuters) Instagram, facing pressure over child safety online, unveils sweeping changes (New York Times) | | |
National Headlines General September harvest moon will provide combined supermoon and partial lunar eclipse (Deseret News) Amazon tells workers to return to the office five days a week (AP) Sean âDiddyâ Combs arrested in New York after federal indictment (Washington Post) Ohio Governor sending state police to Springfield after rash of bomb scares (New York Times) Political news 'Left' versus 'right' is tearing our country apart. The Founding Fathers gave us a better way (Deseret News) The Secret Service stopped a second assassination attempt on Trump. Then the internet sleuths went to work (Deseret News) Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show; did not fire a shot (AP) Trumpâs golf outings have long concerned Secret Service (Washington Post) Election news Young womenâs shift to left might not be just about politics (Deseret News) Musk deletes post about Harris and Biden assassination after widespread criticism (AP) Trump blames Biden and Harrisâ rhetoric toward him despite his own history of going after rivals (AP) These states will decide the election. We went to all of them to talk to voters (NPR) Ohio sheriff says to âwrite downâ addresses of homes with Harris signs (Washington Post) Corey Lewandowski was fired in 2016. Why is he back at Trumpâs side? (New York Times) Harris holds 6-point national lead over Trump in post-debate polling (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ One million are now dead or injured in the Russia-Ukraine war (Wall Street Journal) Inside the U.S. city churning out Ukrainian weapons (NPR) When Russian bombs fall on Kharkiv, this man collects the evidence (Washington Post) Israel and Gaza US airs frustration with Israelâs military about strikes in Gaza (AP) Gripped by despair, Israelâs hostage families try to keep hope alive (Washington Post) World news Dominique Pelicot charged in French rape trial says 'I am a rapist,' seeks forgiveness (Reuters) Democracy declined for 8th straight year around the globe, institute finds (AP) Doctors Without Borders closes operations in Russia (AP) | | |
| | News Releases Utah San Rafael Energy Lab smashes national record in energy efficiency breakthrough The Utah San Rafael Energy Lab (USREL), located in Orangeville, Utah, recently smashed a national record with a 3,000% increase in the runtime of cutting-edge energy technology. Using a new supercritical CO2 Brayton Power Cycle, USREL achieved an astounding runtime of 400 hours, 250 of which were continuousâa major improvement over the 8-hour runtime of similar pilot projects. (Read More) Utah announces its intent to resume action against Richard Sackler, a former owner and executive of opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma Today, the Utah Division of Consumer Protection (Division), represented by the Utah Attorney Generalâs Office, announced its intent to resume its 2019 legal action against Richard Sackler, a former owner of Purdue Pharma. The action was voluntarily stayed after the pharmaceutical company filed for bankruptcy. Richard Sackler is not bankrupt and continues to enjoy his ill-gotten profits. In June, the Supreme Court rejected the part of Purdue Pharmaâs multi-billion-dollar bankruptcy plan that would have protected the companyâs owners, the Sackler family, from lawsuits. (Read More) Former Ambassador Jeff Flake elected Chair of World Trade Center Utah World Trade Center Utah (WTC Utah) announces former U.S. Ambassador Jeff Flake as the new chair of its Board of Directors. Flake, a former U.S. Senator, completed his ambassadorship to Türkiye on September 1 and has since moved to Provo. Flakeâs career spans over two decades of public service, including his time in the U.S. Senate representing Arizona from 2013 to 2019, where he served on the Foreign Relations, Energy and Natural Resources, and Judiciary committees. His international experience, particularly as U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, aligns perfectly with WTC Utahâs mission to elevate Utah companies on the global stage and drive economic resilience. (Read More) 2024 Regional Solutions Event: Aging in Place Coming up on October 2nd! Salt Lake County is excited to host the â2024 Regional Solutions: Aging in Placeâ event on October 2nd, 2024, from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan. This important event will bring together national experts, local planners, and community leaders to address the growing challenges of our aging population and explore innovative strategies that support aging in place. (Read More) Granite Education Foundation and Discover Financial Services to provide back-to-school shopping sprees for 425 underprivileged students Going back to school is a time for excitement, full of new friends, new teachers, and endless possibilities. For many children itâs also a time for new school supplies and new clothes. For some students, having new school clothes is the greatest barrier they may face this time of year. Sometimes, a new school outfit can be the simple solution to an otherwise socially anxious situation. For 425 of Granite School Districtâs most vulnerable students, Discover Financial Services is providing a unique one-day back-to-school Shop-a-thon on Saturday, 21 September 2024. Each student will be paired with a Discover volunteer and will be given a generous $250 shopping spree at the Kohlâs in West Valley City (3031 South 5600 West). Breakfast and additional services, such as dental checkups, vision exams, and haircuts, will be provided by partnering organizations. To make this event more of a party and celebration, there will be music, superheroes, carnival games, and other entertainment. (Read More) Gardner Institute marks Hispanic Heritage Month National Hispanic Heritage Month is annually celebrated from September 15 to October 15 to recognize the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute recently released a detailed analysis of Utahâs Hispanic population in the fact sheet âExploring Utahâs Hispanic or Latino Groups: A Detailed Analysis.â Key highlights from the fact sheet include the following: Overview Hispanic or Latino residents account for over 15% of Utahâs population. 1 in 10 Utahns identify as Mexican. Hispanic Utahns most commonly identify as Mexican (326,430), Spaniard (14,489), Salvadoran (14,426), Peruvian (12,488), or Spanish (11,981). Utah includes the largest share of Chilean residents in the nation, 0.2%. Utah includes the nationâs second-largest shares of Argentinian and Venezuelan residents, 0.2% and 0.3%, respectively. (Read More) | | |
Upcoming Sep. 17-18 â Interim Days Oct. 1 â Attorney General Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 4 â Conservative Climate Summit, 7:30 am - 3:00 pm, UVU, Register here Oct. 4 â Hatch Foundation hosts Civil Dialogue Symposium with Dana Perino, 2:00 pm, USU, Register here Oct. 7-9 â One Utah Summit, SUU, Register here Oct. 8 â CD1 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 10 â US Senate Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 14 â CD2 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 15-16 â Interim Days Oct. 17 â CD3 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Oct. 24 â CD4 Debate, UT Debate Commission, 6:00 pm Nov. 5 â Election Day! Nov. 15 â Women & Business Conference & ATHENA Awards Luncheon with the Salt Lake Chamber, Grand America Hotel, Register here Nov. 19-20 â Interim Days Jan. 9 â Whatâs Up Down South Economic Summit. St. George. Register here Jan. 10 â Rural Utah Data Symposium. St. George. Register here | | |
On This Day In History 1787 - The US Constitution is signed. It will be formally ratified on June 21, 1788. 1796 - George Washington prepares the final draft of his farewell address 1849 - With the help of the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman escapes to freedom. 1858 - Dred Scott, US ex-slave who sought to sue for his freedom, dies of tuberculosis 1862 - The Battle of Antietam, the bloodiest day in US history 1900 - John Willard Marriott is born. Before becoming the founder of an international hotel chain, Marriott opened an A&W Root Beer in Washington, D.C. 1972 - M*A*S*H debuts on CBS 1978 - Camp David Accords signed 2019 - Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg tells US Congress "I know you are trying but just not hard enough. Sorry.â Quote of the Day âBuilding a strong family life is one of our most difficult obligations. But nothing will bring more happiness or success.â
â J. Willard Marriott On the Punny Side I used to wonder about people who paid a fortune for those little bottles of Evian water Until I read it backwards. | | |
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